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Scientist Production Grade A: Aquaculture Innovation & Technology Development(Ref No FIM02/2026) at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
The legal mandate and core business of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are to manage, protect and conserve South Africa’s environment and natural resources. The mandate is informed by section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), which affords everyone the right to (a) an enviro...
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Scientist Production Grade A: Aquaculture Innovation & Technology Development(Ref No FIM02/2026)
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (NQF8) in Aquaculture/ Agriculture/ Ichthyology/ Aquatic Parasitology/ Zoology or relevant qualification as recognized 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.