Scientist Production Grade A: Small Pelagic Fish And Fisheries
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R791 604 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This position is for a Scientist Production Grade A, specializing in Small Pelagic Fish and Fisheries, within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The role is based in Cape Town at the Foretrust Building, and offers a salary of R791 604 per annum (OSD). **What you will do** * Conduct research on pelagic fish and fish species. * Conduct research surveys. * Contribute to stock assessments. * Provide scientific advice for optimal resource utilisation and sustainable fisheries management. * Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. * Conduct research and development. * Identify research gaps and contribute to the development of appropriate scientific interventions. * Participate in Scientific Working Groups and provide scientific inputs into fisheries management and policy development. * Engage with fisheries managers, industry, research institutions and other stakeholders. * Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. * Manage human capital development. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * BSc (Hons) Natural Science (NQF Level 8) or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. * Three (3) years relevant scientific experience post BSc qualification. * Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. * Theoretical and/ or practical knowledge of fisheries and biological research activities. * Small pelagic fish and fisheries resources and sustainable management thereof. * Scientific methodologies and models. * Scientific research and development. * Data analysis and statistics with a strong quantitative focus. * Familiarity with software applications for the storage and manipulation of large datasets and statistical analysis of data, in particular the MS Access database environment and the statistical programming language ‘R’. * Proven ability to carry out quantitative analyses. * Research and development; Programme and project management; Decision making; Team leadership; Communication; Planning and organising; and Computer literacy. * Ability to formulate and write reports and peer-reviewed scientific papers and scientific reviews. * Ability to develop and apply policies. * Ability to identify research gaps and develop an appropriate research programme. * Ability to gather and analyse information. * Ability to work under pressure and submit documents to local and international fora within required timeframes. * Ability to work individually and in a team. * Ability to work under extreme pressure. * Ability and willingness to work at sea. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a Professional Natural Scientist registered with SACNASP, holding a BSc (Hons) in Natural Science (NQF Level 8) or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of relevant scientific experience post-BSc qualification. Applicants should possess strong theoretical and/or practical knowledge of fisheries and biological research, specifically regarding small pelagic fish resources and their sustainable management. Essential skills include proficiency in scientific methodologies, models, data analysis, and statistics with a strong quantitative focus, including familiarity with MS Access and the statistical programming language ‘R’, along with a proven ability to carry out quantitative analyses. Candidates must demonstrate competencies in research and development, programme and project management, decision-making, team leadership, communication, planning, organising, and computer literacy. The role requires the ability to formulate and write scientific reports and papers, develop and apply policies, identify research gaps, gather and analyse information, and work effectively under pressure both individually and in a team, including a willingness to work at sea. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-fim26-2026 Source: govpage
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