SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A: SMALL PELAGIC FISH AND FISHERIES
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Cape Town (Foretrust Building)
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
- Reference
- FIM26/2026
- Salary band
- R 791 604
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Cape Town (Foretrust Building) Salary: R791 604 per annum, (OSD) Requirements: BSc (Hons) Natural Science (NQF Level 8) or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) years relevant scientific experience post BSc qualification and 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 21 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. Duties: Conduct research on pelagic fish and fish species, conduct 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. 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. Application instructions: for the storage and manipulation of large datasets and statistical analysis of data, in Enquiries: Ms Zimasa Jika at (082) 332 7943 Closing Date: 2026-11-02T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓BSc (Hons) Natural Science (NQF Level 8) or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA
- ✓Three (3) years relevant scientific experience post BSc qualification and 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
Key responsibilities
- •Conduct research on pelagic fish and fish species, conduct 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
- •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