Scientist Production Grade A: Aquaculture

Overview

Scientist Production Grade A: Aquaculture at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mbombela.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a Master’s (MSc) Degree (NQF Level 9) in Aquaculture/ Ichthyology or qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• At least four (4) years’ post-qualification experience in aquaculture research and compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• Skills and Competencies: 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 write peer- reviewed scientific publications and scientific reviews.
• 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.
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Undertake basic and applied aquaculture and inland fisheries research on priority species in line with the Aquaculture Research.
• Provide information on new technologies and research developments through continuous professional development.
• 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 with optimising 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 and provide structured learning and development opportunities to support growth of technical capacity in the sector.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. MH Sekoma Tel No: (013) 759

Notes

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all 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). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON