Entomologist

EnableSA; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA in Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa, seeks a driven Entomologist to join its production team. The role blends research, data analysis, and practical support within a biologically sensitive environment to improve rearing processes and production performance.

The ideal candidate holds an Honours or Master’s in Entomology or Microbiology, with 2+ years in insect rearing or related labs; strong Excel skills and GLP familiarity are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Honours or Master's in Entomology or Microbiology.
• At least 2 years in insect rearing or biological production environments.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Understanding of GLP principles and lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate production and research trials to improve outcomes.
• Monitor insect health, lifecycle performance, and productivity.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and risks.
• Develop reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and yield.
• Collaborate with teams to provide scientific guidance and solutions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical report writing

GLP understanding

Excel proficiency

Education

Honours or Master's Degree in Entomology or Microbiology

Tools

Microscopes

Laboratory equipment handling

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Citrusdal, South Africa | Posted on 07/27/2026

• Original Job Title Production Entomologist
• Date Opened 07/27/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• City Citrusdal
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Our client is seeking a passionate and scientifically minded Entomologist to join their growing operation in Citrusdal. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who enjoys combining research, data analysis, and practical production support within a biologically sensitive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving insect rearing processes, optimizing production performance, supporting innovation initiatives, and providing scientific expertise to operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and evaluate production and research trials to improve operational performance and biological outcomes.
  
• Monitor insect health, lifecycle performance, and productivity, identifying opportunities for improvement and corrective action.
  
• Analyze production and biological data to identify trends, risks, and performance improvement opportunities.
  
• Develop reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support informed decision-making by stakeholders.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and production outputs.
  
• Support the optimization and scaling of production processes to improve yield and operational effectiveness.
  
• Monitor colony health, genetic stability, and strain performance, implementing improvement strategies where required.
  
• Collaborate with production, research, and management teams to provide scientific guidance and practical biological solutions.
  
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant laboratory and production standards
  

Requirements

• An Honours or Master's Degree in Entomology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
  
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within insect rearing, biological production, laboratory, or research environments.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  
• Strong data analysis and technical report-writing skills.
  
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles and their application.
  
• Experience working with laboratory equipment, including microscopes.