JOB TITLE: Scientist Production

• SALARY: R761 157 – R816 852 per annum (OSD) — All-inclusive remuneration package
• CENTRE: Albany Museum (Makhanda)
• REF NO: DSRAC 02/10/2025
• NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 8 in Zoology (specialising in freshwater invertebrates) or a relevant natural science qualification.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a museum natural science environment.
• Membership of the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professionals will be considered an added advantage.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety prescripts.
• Knowledge of the Eastern Cape Museum Act and National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act.
• Familiarity with operational standards for natural science museums and South African National Standards for Museums.
• Knowledge of research and dissection microscopes and collection management standards.
• Ability to recognise diagnostic characteristics on which classification systems are based.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including database and word processing packages.
• Understanding of laboratory protocols, natural science, and financial management.
• Programme and project management skills.
• Strong communication, report writing, and people management skills.
• Customer or client-oriented approach.
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures.
• Identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures.
• Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate programme performance.
• Perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework.
• Provide scientific support and advice.
• Develop working relations with the client base.
• Create public awareness of the science system.
• Provide scientific data, information, and advice as requested.
• Review scientific publications.
• Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• Conduct analysis of scientific data.
• Gather and interpret data, evaluate results, and disseminate information.
• Apply appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge.
• Formulate proposals and compile reports.
• Develop and customise models and techniques.
• Conduct research and development.
• Engage in continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Conduct basic and applied research.
• Perform research/literature studies to improve expertise.
• Publish and present research findings.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters.
• Manage human capital development by mentoring, training, and developing candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and codes of practice.
• Supervise scientific work processes and manage the performance and development of staff.