SCIENTIST SPECIALIST: SMALL PELAGIC FISH AND FISHERIES

Job Overview

The Department seeks a Scientist Specialist: Small Pelagic Fish and Fisheries based in Cape Town (Foretrust Building) earning R1 570 212 per annum (OSD). Applicants must hold a PhD in Science/Natural Science or equivalent, have at least 10 years of post-BSc scientific experience, and be registered with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. Core duties involve leading scientific analysis, fisheries stock assessment, applying Operational Management Procedures, conducting research, providing strategic advice for sustainable fisheries management, and mentoring junior personnel. Enquiries can be directed to Ms Zimasa Jika.

Requirements & Qualifications

• PhD (NQF Level 10) in Science, Natural Science, or a relevant qualification recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant scientific experience after BSc qualification.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• Theoretical and/or practical knowledge of fisheries and biological research activities.
• Knowledge of small pelagic fish and fisheries resources and sustainable management thereof.
• Familiarity with scientific methodologies, models, research, and development.
• Data analysis and statistics skills with a strong quantitative focus, including statistical programming languages.
• Expertise in marine biology, fish biology, aquatic vertebrate or invertebrate reproductive biology.
• Knowledge of current states and trends in fisheries research and management globally, legal compliance, and scientific presentation.
• Skills in mentoring, programme and project management, strategic capability, leadership, planning, financial management, conflict management, and people management.
• Ability and willingness to work at sea and long hours voluntarily under extreme pressure.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions: lead, oversee, perform scientific functions and provide strategic research direction relating to small pelagic fish and fisheries.
• Analyze scientific data (statistical analysis and modelling) and conduct fisheries stock assessment on a broad range of fisheries resources.
• Apply Operational Management Procedures to generate information and scientific advice for sustainable fisheries management.
• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures, including identifying gaps and developing appropriate interventions.
• Develop working relations with the fisheries industry, small-scale fisheries, and all fisheries rights holders.
• Conduct basic and applied research on fisheries stock assessment and management procedures, and publish/present research findings.
• Provide scientific data, information, and advice when required, and develop scientific documentation for sustainable fisheries management.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior personnel on data-analysis related queries.
• Supervise scientific work, processes, and scientific data archiving and retrieval.

Enquiries & Contact