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SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A: (ABALONE)

Salary band

R 791 604

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

FIM20/2026

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About this role

Department

Location

Cape Town (Foretrust Building) 30

Requirements

A BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Fisheries Science, Marine Science, Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography, Population Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline with a strong quantitative and fisheries science focus; compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (proof must be attached); a minimum of three (3) years’ post-qualification natural scientific experience in fisheries science, marine resource assessment, fisheries research or a related scientific field; demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in population dynamics, fisheries stock assessment and quantitative modelling techniques; proven experience in statistical analysis and modelling of biological and fisheries data; experience in developing, customising and applying scientific models and analytical tools in support of fisheries management and resource rebuilding; knowledge of abalone biology, ecology and fishery dynamics, including recovery and rebuilding strategies for depleted stocks; proven ability to manage, analyse and interpret large scientific datasets; computer literacy, including advanced use of statistical and data analysis software and standard office applications; experience in scientific reporting and the preparation of management-oriented scientific advice; ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary scientific team; good communication and stakeholder engagement skills; willingness to participate in fieldwork, diver-based surveys, farm and processing-facility sampling, and extended field deployments where required; and a valid South African driver's licence.

Duties

The successful candidate will join the Benthic Research Group and contribute to the scientific rebuilding and long-term sustainability of South Africa’s abalone fishery. The successful candidate will conduct applied scientific research on the population biology, ecology and fishery dynamics of abalone; undertake quantitative analyses, statistical modelling and stock assessments; develop and apply scientific methodologies, models and analytical tools to support fisheries management and resource recovery; participate in biological monitoring programmes, including diver-based surveys, field sampling and sampling at abalone farms and processing facilities; collect, analyse, interpret and disseminate scientific information; prepare scientific reports, management advice and peer-reviewed publications; 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; review and synthesise relevant scientific literature; identify research gaps and contribute to the development of appropriate scientific interventi

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Requirements

·A BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Fisheries Science, Marine Science, Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography, Population Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline with a strong quantitative and fisheries science focus
·compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (proof must be attached)
·a minimum of three (3) years’ post-qualification natural scientific experience in fisheries science, marine resource assessment, fisheries research or a related scientific field
·demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in population dynamics, fisheries stock assessment and quantitative modelling techniques
·proven experience in statistical analysis and modelling of biological and fisheries data
·experience in developing, customising and applying scientific models and analytical tools in support of fisheries management and resource rebuilding
·knowledge of abalone biology, ecology and fishery dynamics, including recovery and rebuilding strategies for depleted stocks
·proven ability to manage, analyse and interpret large scientific datasets
·computer literacy, including advanced use of statistical and data analysis software and standard office applications
·experience in scientific reporting and the preparation of management-oriented scientific advice

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will join the Benthic Research Group and contribute to the scientific rebuilding and long-term sustainability of South Africa’s abalone fishery
·The successful candidate will conduct applied scientific research on the population biology, ecology and fishery dynamics of abalone
·undertake quantitative analyses, statistical modelling and stock assessments
·develop and apply scientific methodologies, models and analytical tools to support fisheries management and resource recovery
·participate in biological monitoring programmes, including diver-based surveys, field sampling and sampling at abalone farms and processing facilities
·collect, analyse, interpret and disseminate scientific information
·prepare scientific reports, management advice and peer-reviewed publications
·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
·review and synthesise relevant scientific literature

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 791 604. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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