Fishery and aquaculture labourers

Fishery and aquaculture labourers, perform simple and routine tasks to cultivate, catch and harvest fish and seafood in aquaculture and inland, coastal and deep sea fishing operations.

Skill level: Unskilled

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  • The majority of Fishery and aquaculture labourers earn a salary between R2 796 and R8 805 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Fishery and aquaculture labourers ranges from R2 796 to R4 703.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R3 544 and R6 283 per month.

Duties and tasks

  • Cleaning the sea-bed and feeding fish and molluscs that are being cultivated
  • Gathering seaweed, sea mosses, clams and other molluscs
  • Preparing nets, lines and other fishing tackle and other deck equipment
  • Operating fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life
  • Cleaning, sorting and packing fish and seafood in ice and salt and stowing catch in hold
  • Cleaning deck surfaces and fish hold
  • Handling mooring lines during docking

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