Scientist Production Grade A: Small Pelagic Fish and Fisheries
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Location
- Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Scientist Production Grade A, specializing in Small Pelagic Fish and Fisheries, within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The position focuses on scientific research, data analysis, and providing expert advice for the optimal utilisation and sustainable management of fisheries resources. **What you will do** * Conduct research on pelagic fish and fish species, including research surveys. * Contribute to stock assessments and provide scientific advice for optimal resource utilisation and sustainable fisheries management. * Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures. * Conduct research and development, and identify research gaps to 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 (03) 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. * Knowledge of scientific methodologies and models. * Knowledge of scientific research and development. * Knowledge of 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. * Experience in Research and development. * Experience in Programme and project management. * Decision making skills. * Team leadership skills. * Communication skills. * Planning and organizing skills. * 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 should possess: * 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. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/scientist-production-grade-a-small-pelagic-fish-and-fisheries-department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment Source: myjobmag
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