Control Scientific Technician Grade A: Crustaceans (South Coast RockLobster and KZN Crustaceans Trawl Fisheries) at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Diploma in Natural Science or a relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
• A minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification technical scientific experience in marine living resources or fisheries research. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support to the crustacean research programme, with specific focus on the South Coast Rock Lobster and KZN Crustacean Trawl fisheries. Key responsibilities include: Provide technical leadership in the collection, verification, management and analysis of fisheries-dependent and fisheries-independent data to support scientific assessments and management advice;
• Develop, maintain and update fisheries databases and data systems in support of monitoring and research programmes; Coordinate and support field surveys, sampling programmes and monitoring activities, including logistical arrangements, equipment preparation and quality control of collected data;
• Participate in sea-going and field trips as required; Participate in Scientific and Management Working Group meetings and contribute technical inputs, data updates and progress reports; Compile and disseminate technical reports, summaries and data products for management, stakeholders and scientific forums; Liaise with research institutions, universities, industry partners and regulatory bodies on matters relating to crustacean research and monitoring;
• Support the administration of research and monitoring projects, including planning, scheduling, documentation and record-keeping; Assist with the management and monitoring of project and operational budgets in line with departmental financial procedures; Supervise and coordinate technical and scientific work processes and support the mentoring and development of staff, interns and students