Technician Grade A/B/C (Feed Laboratory – Analytical Services) REF NO: SSC43/2026 Job at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

SALARY : Grade A: R407 337 per annum, OSD 

Grade B: R460 086 per annum, OSD 

Grade C: R518 769 per annum, OSD 

CENTRE : Cedara Research Station 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF Level 06 Diploma in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ post qualification technical experience in analytical laboratories.
• Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Laboratory Quality Control, Analytical instrument calibration, Statistical analysis, ISO 17025 Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, EPMDS.

Skills:

• Technical: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, analytical skills and data analysis, knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, mentorship.
• Generic: Decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, people management, planning and organizing, conflict management, problem solving and analysis. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• Provide technical support and advice. Research and development. Human capital development.