Deputy Director: Budget Reporting at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R761 157 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

DUTIES:

• 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

Closing Date: 3 November 2025