Assistant Manager: Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre (3 years FTC)

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment is seeking a motivated and results-driven Assistant Manager to join our team based in Gariep Dam, Free State Province. This role is ideal for an individual who possesses strong leadership capabilities, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage and inspire a team toward achieving organizational goals. The Assistant Manager will work closely with senior management, technical team, and scientists in contributing to key decisions and supporting daily operations of the Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre, ensuring efficiency, and upholding our commitment to excellence. This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in shaping the future of the team and the Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre while developing professionally within a dynamic and supportive environment.

**Duration3 years contract renewable on annual basis
Qualifications**

• Post Graduate Degree in Aquaculture (University Degree)

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Aquaculture.

• Must have 3 years experience in technical farm and/or fish hatchery management

Duties

• Undertake technical and administrative functions of the Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre (ATDC).

• Provide support towards coordination of Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre (ATDC) training and capacity building initiatives.

• Provide leadership and participate in aquaculture research and technology demonstration activities at the aquaculture technology demonstration centre.

• Ensuring development and implementation of breeding programmes, and provision of fingerlings through broodstock management at the ATDC.

• Manage day-to-day operation of the Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre.

• Oversee the implementation of intergovernmental arrangements of the Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre.

• Manage staff at the Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Center.