Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 8 in Zoology or relevant natural science qualification with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a museum natural science environment. A member of South African Council of Natural Scientific Professionals will be considered as an added advantage.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist. Knowledge of public service regulations, legislations/ policies/ prescripts and procedures. 

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 client base. Create public awareness of the science system. Provide scientific data, information and advice as requested. Review scientific publications. 
• To 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 customize models and techniques. Conduct research and development. 
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Conduct basic and applied research. Research/literature studies to improve expertise. Public and present research findings.  Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters. 
• Management of human capital development Mentor, train and develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice. Supervise scientific work processes. Manage the performance and development of staff.