Scientific Technician Production

Tipp Focus (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture institution in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified individual to design and compile SOPs while also lecturing on aquaculture modules. The ideal candidate will have practical live production experience and strong data management skills, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. A degree in Natural Sciences or Aquatic Sciences is required, and SACNASP registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Practical experience in live production including culture techniques.
• Strong background in data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and compile Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lecture aquaculture-related modules and assist with curriculum development.
• Support and conduct aquaculture research projects.

Skills

SACNASP Registration

EPWP staff

Standard Operating Procedures

Education

Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Proven ability in designing and compiling Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with experience in training staff and students on their implementation. Supervising diverse teams, including Work Integrated Students (WIL), junior staff and Advanced Diploma students.
• Lecturing experience in aquaculture-related modules, with involvement in curriculum development.
• Practical experience in live production including both phyto- and zooplankton culture techniques.
• Strong background in data management and reporting.
• Support and conduct aquaculture research projects. Develop and implement SOPs and provide related staff training.
• Supervise and mentor WIL students, EPWP staff and Advanced Diploma students.
• Assist with lecturing aquaculture modules and qualification development.
• Assist with live food production systems (phyto- and zooplankton). Ensure biosecurity compliance and maintain system hygiene. Assist with student training, fieldwork and training. Collect, analyze and submit accurate production statistics for cultured species to national and international bodies.

Desired Skills

• SACNASP Registration
• EPWP staff
• Standard Operating Procedures

Desired Work Experience

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

About The Employer

• National Diploma / Advanced Diploma Science

• BSc Natural Sciences / Aquatic Sciences
• SACNASP Registration
• Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage