Senior Assistant Officer: Professional Services (post level 12) (1 position) (Contract appointment: 6 months): Department of Genetics (Job ID: 6515)
UFS, Bloemfontein • Bloemfontein, Free State • Posted July 10, 2026
About the Role
Duties and responsibilities:
Inherent Job Requirements:
• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or a closely related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent experience as a post-doctoral fellow.
• Knowledge of medicinal mushrooms, chemical analytics, and cell culturing.