Job Requirements
BSC (Hons) in Science /Natural or relevant qualification (NQF Level 8), 3 years post qualification experience in natural science or relevant field and Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. Knowledge: Practical knowledge of Modeling and stock assessment techniques; Application of relevant software, including statistical and modeling software (e.g., R, ADMB). Programming skills relevant to building, improving, and running fisheries stock assessment models and related Statistical and Mathematical. Skills: Data analysis and statistics; Computer-aided scientific applications. Strong quantitative focus; programme and project management. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to work individually and in a team. Ability and willingness to work at sea.
Duties
Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions: Conduct analysis of scientific data (statistical analysis and modelling) 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: Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions; Develop working relations with fisheries industry, small scale fisheries, all fisheries right holders. Research and development: Conduct basic and applied research on fisheries stock assessment and management procedures; Perform research/literature studies to improve expertise; Publish and present research findings. Provide scientific support and advice: Provide scientific data, information and advice when required; Develop scientific advice and documentation for sustainable fisheries management. Human capital development: Train, mentor and develop junior personnel on data-analysis related queries; Supervise scientific work and processes. Supervise scientific data archiving and retrieval as appropriate.
What is the Salary
R761 157 per annum, (OSD)
Location
Cape Town
How to Apply
Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 3 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Fore trust Building, Foreshore, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email. CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026, 16:00 Email: FIM12-2025@dffe.gov.za
Apply Before:
30 January 2026
ReferenceNo:
REFS/015796
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