2025 SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A: AQUACULTURE INNOVATION
| Job Title: | SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A: AQUACULTURE INNOVATION |
| Company: | Government |
| Job Reference: | FIM06/2025 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Bloemfontein, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-10-12T20:44 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-11-05T22:43 |
| Salary: | ZAR 528104 - 761157 per year |
SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A: AQUACULTURE INNOVATION - Job Description
Introduction
SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification.
Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.
All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments.
Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.
Responsibilities
Undertake basic and applied aquaculture and inland fisheries research on priority species in line with the Aquaculture Research and Technology programme and inland fisheries policy. Provide information on new technologies and research developments through continuous professional developments. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Gather, interpret and statistically evaluate empirical and experimental data to inform policy and practice. Compile detailed technical and scientific reports, proposals, concept notes and policy briefs for departmental identity and consolidate sectoral needs for methodologies and decision-support tools in inland aquaculture and inland fisheries. Monitor and evaluate aquaculture research programmes and demonstrate activities. Support the ATDC with optimizing breeding and hatchery programmes. Maintain effective stakeholder and client relationships to promote adoption of best practices and evidence based approaches. Mentor, train and supervise candidate scientists, interns, students and aquaculture technicians at the ATDC and provide structured learning and development opportunities to support growth of technical capacity in the sector
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s (BSc) Honours Degree (NQF8) in Aquaculture/ Agriculture/ Ichthyology/ Aquatic Parasitology/ Zoology or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) years’ post-qualification experience in aquaculture research and compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of aquaculture production systems, inland fisheries, breeding and aquatic animal health and welfare. Proven ability to carry out quantitative analysis and report and peer reviewed scientific publication writing and scientific reviews. Knowledge of animal ethics as it relates to animal research.
Familiar with software applications and statistical analysis of data. Knowledge of animal ethics as it relates to animal and applied aquaculture research. Practical aquaculture breeding, aquatic animal handling and biosecurity skills.
Good communication, analytical and problem solving and analysis skills. A valid driver’s licence.
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