SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE – A REF NO: 3/3/1/41/2025

SALARY: R761 157 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package to be structure in
accordance with the OSD rules).

CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 Certificate and a BSc (Hon) in Agricultural Science, Botanical Science, or Biological Science are required for Gauteng (Pretoria) applicants. registration as a Professional Natural Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).

Work Experience Associated with the Job: three years of experience in natural science after graduation. Knowledge Associated with the Job: Plant Breeders’ Rights Act. The UPOV Convention. morphology of plants. Plant breeding and taxonomy/systematics.

Skills Related to the Job: proficiency with computers. Problem-solving abilities and written and verbal communication abilities. Organizational and planning abilities. research abilities. assessments of plant varieties. The candidate will have to travel both domestically and abroad while working in challenging environments. a driver’s license in good standing.

DUTIES: Create and put into place pertinent systems and processes in accordance with the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act and DUS reports from assessment centers for fruit, vegetables, ornamental crops, and agriculture. confirming fresh application forms for Before PT registration numbers are granted and file opening is permitted, applicants should be informed of any unresolved issues and their completeness, accuracy, and payment of applicable fees. Verify the validity of suggested denominations by looking through PBR registrations, Varietal Lists, the UPOV PLUTO database, and the CPVO database.

Draft acknowledgement letters for registrars’ signatures, signed letters sent to the appropriate authority for completion and posting, and letters that make application submission easier forms and promotional materials to the appropriate evaluation centers, if any. Obtain DUS reports, confirm that all necessary paperwork for authorized varieties is accurate, assign ZA registration numbers, and prepare PBR certificates and rejection letters for the Registrar’s approval.

Make it easier to purchase DUS reports as necessary. Rejection letters, signed PBR certificates, and DUS reports are sent to the appropriate official for completion and publishing. Provide scientific information, data, and guidance regarding variety registration under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act. Offer clients technical surveys, application forms, and other requested application-related information together with scientific help and guidance.

Establish cooperative relationships with the clientele and other directorates concerning the kinds being considered for Plant Breeder’s Rights. Give pertinent details so that the Department of Agriculture can be updated.

(DoA) webpage. Assemble and submit pertinent PBR statistics (WIPO and TWP documents) to the Registrar for validation before sending them to the appropriate authorities. Compile the PAIA-requested information and send it to the Registrar for additional handling. to carry out scientific regulatory duties in connection with PBR Act administration. Engage in discussions over South Africa’s potential membership in the UPOV 1991 Convention. SOPs should be created for approval. Offer technical assistance in the creation of regulatory adjustments (such as declarations and tariffs) and assist in their dissemination.

Offer technical assistance in the creation of new PBR Amendment Act rules. development and research pertaining to the protection of plant breeders’ rights. Make sure appropriate register management. In the register, under the new application’s application details. Add fresh details about any modifications to the applications’ status in the registry. Send the Registrar the most recent register for validation. Every quarter, send the electronic registers to the evaluation centers and the registrar. Assemble and evaluate scientific data in the format specified for each publication, then provide the Registrar the manuscript for editing. Deliver pertinent publications to interested parties. Upload the most recent merged database to PLUTO online.

In order to facilitate the transfer of skills and information, mentor, train, and develop scientists and other officials. Keep an eye on administrative services to make sure efficiency and efficacy of administrative tasks in relation to PBR. Oversee employee performance in relation to the upkeep and upgrading of pertinent databases. Oversee the staff’s  personnel development.

ENQUIRIES: Mr Madzinge Tel No: (012) 319 6084

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SPGrecruit412025@nda.gov.za

NOTE: EE Target Africans and Indian Males and Coloured Females, and persons with
disability.