Abagold is seeking a self-motivated team player, with a genuine passion for sustainable aquaculture. The Hatchery Research Assistant undertakes the effective maintenance and assistance in the production of multidisciplinary research and innovation as well as quality systems maintenance within the Abagold Hatchery department.

Key Responsibilities

Research, Technical & Innovation Projects

• Assist in delivering agreed R&D outputs including protocols, research reports, guidelines, policy implementation, and decision-support tools.
• Collaborate with team members to develop experimental designs and analyze large datasets across multiple concurrent projects.
• Contribute to projects on abalone nutrition, physiology, water quality, and animal welfare.

Production Support

• Provide hands-on support to the production teams in all sections within the hatchery department.
• Assist in maintaining protocols to mitigate biosecurity and animal health risks in line with legislative and best practice requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external audits including biosecurity, stock inspections, and DFFE compliance. Following audits, facilitate corrective actions and risk assessments.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, sustainability requirements, and market access obligations.
• ⁠Contribute to phytoplankton and water quality monitoring, animal health management, and One Health protocol implementation.
• Assist with hatchery department administrative tasks as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in Animal Science, Aquaculture, Ecology, Marine Biology, Zoology, or a related field.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Should you feel you meet the criteria for the advertised position, please submit your application with a Cover Letter, Comprehensive CV together with copies of all your relevant qualifications via email to applications@abagold.co.za or hand deliver to Human Resources Department

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Date Posted: 03 June 2026

Pay: R1 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person