Mariene Navorsingsassistent

Oorsig

Ondersteun navorsingspersoneel met die insameling en verwerking van visserydata vir volhoubare kusbronnebestuur by die Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Cape Town.

Vereistes

• Nasionale Diploma (NQF level 6), in Natuurwetenskap of 'n relevante kwalifikasie binne die verwante veld soos deur SAQA erken, en een (1) jaar ervaring in biologiese monsterneming, data-insameling en vaslegging in 'n relevante veld.
• Aansoekers sal verwag word om 'n mediese ondersoek vir seevaarders te ondergaan en te slaag ooreenkomstig artikel 101 van die SAMSA Act 57 of 1951.
• Kennis van die Marine Living Resource Act en ander relevante wette.
• Kennis van datavasleggingsprocedures en rekordbestuursbeginsels.
• Beplannings- en uitvoeringsvaardighede. Rekenaarvaardigheid.
• Goeie kommunikasie (mondelings en skriftelik) en interpersoonlike vaardighede.
• Vermoë en bereidwilligheid om buitelug te werk onder ongunstige weersomstandighede en lang tydperke weg van huis deur te bring terwyl op see/veldtogte is. 'n Geldige bestuurderslisensie.

Pligte

• Lewer 'n ondersteuningsdiens aan die Tegniese en Navorsingspersoneel met die insameling van data vir navorsingsprogramme wat gemik is op die volhoubare benutting van Inshore Resources.
• Neem deel aan die insameling en verwerking van vissery- en waarnemersdata en die bevolking van datastelsels ter wille van Suid-Afrika se verslagdoening aan Internasionale Visserybestuursorganisasies.
• Neem deel aan vissery- en omgewingsmoniteringsaktiwiteite, insluitend monsterneming van vangste by hawens en fabrieke vir grootte- en spesiesamestelling.
• Help met biologiese monsterneming van visse en haaie en navorsingsverwante prosesse.
• Neem deel aan skip- en veldgebaseerde vissery- en mariene ekologiese navorsing.
• Help met voorbereiding, bedryf en instandhouding van navorsingstoerusting.
• Help met die verkryging van toerusting en verbruikbare items.
• Algemene administratiewe aktiwiteite en kantoorroetines.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Navrae: Ms Wendy West at 076 128 2245

Notas

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, 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 Qualification 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; Credit worthiness; 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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Groundsman: Greening and Livelihood Implementation Support with Ref No: FOM75/2026 advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 dated 30 October 2026 with the closing date of 16 November 2026 has been withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON