Oceans Campus Chief Operating Officer - Mossel Bay
R
6000
per month
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Mossel Bay,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
22-10-2014 11:42:27 AM
19-11-2014 11:42:27 AM
Oceans Research Chief Operating Officer:
Experience Requirements:
1. Undergraduate degree in: biology, zoology, marine science, natural science
2. Master’s degree in: biology, zoology, marine science, natural science
3. Marine research (two years) – starting, managing, analysing marine research project
4. White shark research experience
5. Advanced knowledge in the following computer software: R, ArcGIS, QGIS, Access
6. Advanced knowledge in statistical analysis and modelling
7. South African DEA permit application experience
8. South African Category B skippers ticket
9. VHF license
10. Open water SCUBA diving certificate
11. Fluent in English (reading and writing)
Recommended Experience:
1. SAMSA safety and seagoing certificates
2. Marine mammal rescue training
3. Marine internship research and operations
Application deadline: 10 November 2014
Start Date: 1 January 2015
Salary: R6, 000 – Full time
Looking for a well-educated individual in the natural science community, interested in managing the operations of a well-established marine research institute. This position will require exceptional organisational skills in managing multiple research projects and their project leaders. Great communication and teaching skills are also required to ensure efficient and effective management of the research team and its clientele, combined a team of 20+ people. This individual needs advanced understanding of research techniques and standards in order to mentor up and coming scientists. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to help run our research team.