Fisheries Biologist Grade 8 – MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 1504 views

SUB-DIVISION : PELAGIC
Post Designation : Fisheries Biologist Grade 8
2x Posts : Swakopmund
Salary Scale : N$220,828 XP-N$263,911
Transport Allowance : N$7,680 per annum
Housing Allowance : N$13,080 per annum
Danger Allowance : N$30,780 per annum
Appointment requirements: An appropriate 4-year B. Sc. or B.Sc. Hons. Degree or an
equivalent qualification (NQF Level 8) in one or more of the following directions: Fisheries and
Aquatic Sciences, Physical or Biological Oceanography.
Additional requirements: The candidate must have a high degree of computer literacy
(particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Access software) and a valid code BE driver’s license
will be an advantage.
Responsibilities: One Fisheries Biologist will be responsible for conducting research on marine
mammals and will be required to independently carry out and/or assist with scientific
investigations, compile scientific reports and present findings at research meetings, seminars,
symposia, etc. S/he will be expected to work at sea/field for about 60 days per annum.
One Fisheries Biologist will be responsible for estimating the age of pelagic resources and to
assist or independently carry out orwith scientific investigations, compile scientific reports and
present findings at research meetings, seminars, symposia, etc. S/he will be expected to work
at sea for up to 60 days per annum.
Enquiries: Ms. Agnes Negongoh, Tel: (061) 2053008/ Mr. Titus Iilende, Tel: (061) 205 3071

NOTES TO CANDIDATES: Applicants are required to attach certified copies of all necessary
documents, such as educational qualification, driver’s licenses and proof of completion of
probation period. All qualifications obtained from outside Namibia need to be evaluated by
the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) and certified copies of evaluation reports by
NQA should also be attached. Failure to attach all necessary documents will disqualify the
application.
Women and persons with disabilities who meet the advertised requirements are encouraged
to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned.