CLOSING DATE : 19 June 2023 at 16:00
SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Stellenbosch)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience
required. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service and
Departmental prescripts / policies. Document management and Procurement
procedures. Ability to work with dogs. Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Public Service Regulations. Cultural diversity Job related skills: Computer
literate in Microsoft Office software. Planning and organising skills. Ability to
work in a team and under pressure. Ability to communicate well and interact
with people at different levels. Law enforcement skills. Interpersonal skills.
Problem solving skills. Interpretation skills. Report writing skills. A valid driver’s
licence and the ability to drive a motor vehicle. Willingness to work extended
hours.
DUTIES : Prepare samples for the determination of i.e. chemical residues, potential of
hydrogen (ph), Electrical conductivity (EC), mycology etc. which would, inter
alia, entail the following: Labelling of samples. Collecting / taking samples for
preparation (i.e. blood, water, soil, tissue). Preparation of sample material by
e.g weighing, drying, cutting etc. Preparation of media. Preparation and
staining of smears. Preparation of stains, buffers and reagents. Storage of
samples. Packing and / or transporting of samples. Assist in decontamination
and disposal of used samples. Removal of waste as prescribed. Perform
routine analysis of samples under supervision of senior personnel which would,
inter alia, include the following: Visual inspection and collection of infected
material if applicable. Perform extractions and basic analyse of samples.
Perform isolations and confirmatory tests. Assist in routine identification of
various types of pests / diseases (including bacteria, parasites, fungi etc.).
Record analyses result. Perform basic maintenance on selected equipment,
instrumentation and facilities. Report all faulty equipment and instrumentation.
Maintain tidiness of laboratories, clean / sterilize glassware and equipment.
Monitor temperature of allocated facilities / equipment. Perform basic
horticultural techniques for establishment and maintenance of plants which
would, inter alia, include the following: Propagation of seeds / plants.
Maintenance of plants. Planting of sample material for pathogen detection.
Keep record of treatment etc. Perform basic maintenance and control functions
of animal production stock: Daily care of animals (i.e. cleaning of water troughs
and adding health treatments to feed). Moving animals between camps. Report
unhealthy animals, mortalities and have post-mortems done. Perform
administration and related functions, which would, inter alia, entail the
following: Inventory control of equipment and consumables for equipment.
Record keeping and updating of identified registers (i.e. registration book,
sample referral, samples received, records of results, inventory of standards,
reagents and chemicals). Gather documentation for invoicing of analysis.
Comply with health and safety regulations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Arendse Tel No: (021) 809 1605
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly
known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets,
Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.