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x2 FIELD ASSISTANTS VACANCIES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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x2 Field Assistants vacancies at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment

DEADLINE: 13 October 2023

x2 Field Assistants vacancies at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment

POST: FIELD ASSISTANTS: SEABIRDS MARION ISLAND REF NO: OC26/2023 (X2 POSTS)
(Approximately Fifteen Months Contract)
SALARY: R241 485 per annum, (plus 37% lieu in benefits)
CENTRE: Marion Island

REQUIREMENTS: A relevant BSc Degree in Natural and Biological science or equivalent qualification. A BSc (Hons) or higher degree will be advantageous as there may be scope to collect data towards a further degree (e.g. MSc). Experience in field surveys, research administration, data collection and management, bird’s identification & handling, report writing and recording. Must have good attention to detail and be meticulous in data collection and demonstrate experience to conduct scientific monitoring relating to seabirds to a high standard. Must be self-motivated and able to work at a remote place away from family and friends with minimal supervision.

DUTIES: Undertake biological research, fieldwork and monitoring according to a workplan as devised by the project managers. Make day-to-day decisions about work priorities and fieldwork protocols. Maintain accurate records of the work and computer databases of the work. Regularly report to and update the project manager on progress of the project. The applicants must have determination, physical fitness, and the ability to work under harsh environmental conditions subject to extremes of weather; a desire to work with animals, including handling of seabird adults and chicks, which require empathy for the birds. Successful applicants will spend a full year (April 2024 to May 2025) at Marion Island. Note that there is no option to return before the end of the expedition, once you land at the island. The well-equipped new base station has full e-mail, fax and satellite telephone facilities.

ENQUIRIES : Leshia Visagie at 082 447 9302, Makhudu Masotla at 079 220 8888, Azwianewi Makhado at 082 377 3088)

APPLICATIONS: May be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 63 Strand Street, Cape Town. FOR ATTENTION: Human Resources Management

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when applying but submit fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.