Job Description

To apply professional zoological science principles pertaining to the field of Ichthyology and controls specialised procedures and processes.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Preparing and submitting cost estimates for inclusion in the budgetary provisioning taking

into account trends and/or the extent of advisory and pending project related interventions.

• Conducting high impact and complex assessments of the water quality requirements from a

habitat perspective and introducing changes and proven scientific concepts that can
improves breeding.

• Assessing the experimental processes and studies required to establish the viability of using

specific practices in the harvesting certain fish species.

• Preparing proposals for complex and complete forms of interventions related to aquaculture

and providing clarification to guidance to internal/ external professionals and technical
personnel on the relevance and applicability based on local conditions and requirements.

• Managing the key processes involved with the undertaking of situational studies, analysis

and assessment of aquaculture practices.

• Applying scientific knowledge to develop, test and make assessments of alternative models

on the management of the fish harvesting process.

• Developing Aquaculture Management Plans to address the immediate and future

requirements of the facilities and other influential or high risk factors associated with the
process.

• Defining standards and controls to regulate the production and commercial processes

related to Aquaculture.

• Controlling the hatchery facilities situated in various localities with various species and

breeding methods.

• Training and developing knowledge of production systems using practical and theoretical

methods and outlining key specifications in relation to fish farming and management.

• Collecting and making available factual information and/or conducting the necessary

investigation into enquiries to support professional personnel with addressing concerns on
project implementation and delivery from the general public, councillors, government
departments, etc.

• Preparing productivity and performance reports referring to statistical data and qualitative

information related to the functional initiatives for submission to the immediate superior.
Competencies

• Planning
• Organisational Awareness
• Use of Technology
• Project Management
• Discipline Specific Skills
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Zoology specialising in Aquaculture Farming or any

other related and equivalent qualification.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Masters (NQF Level 9) in Zoology specialising in Aquaculture Farming or any other related

and equivalent qualification.

• 5 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R747 543 - R945 680 PA
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Contact Telephone 031 311 4128

eThekwini Municipality