2131-Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals

Job Title: 

Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals

Job Description: 

Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals study living organisms and their interactions with each other and with the environment, and apply this knowledge to solve human health and environmental problems. They work in diverse fields such as botany, zoology, ecology, marine biology, genetics, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, physiology, bacteriology and virology.

Tasks: 

Designing and carrying out environmental impact assessments to identify changes caused by natural or human factors

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

1301 - Biology, General
1306 - Zoology/Animal Biology
1303 - Botany/Plant Biology
1307 - Genetics
1312 - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology

Specific Occupations: 

213101 - Animal Behaviourist
Description : Studies animal behaviour and trains or advises on the training of animals with behaviour disorders.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

213102 - Biologist (General)
Description : Studies the origin, anatomy, physiology, reproduction and behaviour of living organisms and the ways in which they interact with the environment in which they live.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Life Scientist (General), Phytotomist

213103 - Anatomist or Physiologist
Description : Studies the anatomy and physiology of humans.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Embryologist, Neuroanatomist, Physiologist, Sports Physiologist

213104 - Biochemist
Description : Studies the biochemistry of living organisms and the molecular structure and function of related components.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Biological Chemist, Enzyme Chemist, Protein Chemist, Toxic Advisor, Toxicologist

213105 - Biotechnologist
Description : Studies the anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules, and develops new materials for applying to a range of purposes.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Biodiversity Researcher, Bioinformatician, Bioprocess Engineer, Cell Geneticist, Crop Research Scientist, Cytotechnologist, DNA Sequencer, Fruit Research Scientist, Genomic Investigator, Molecular Biologist, Molecular Geneticist, Plant Molecular Biologist

213106 - Botanist
Description : Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Mycologist, Plant Environmental Biologist, Plant Morphologist, Plant Taxonomist

213107 - Marine Biologist
Description : Studies the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Analyst, Fisheries Biologist, Fisheries Researcher, Fisheries Scientist

213108 - Microbiologist
Description : Studies microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Bacteriologist, Clinical Evaluation Advisor, Microbiology Researcher, Viral Serologist, Virologist

213109 - Zoologist
Description : Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour and environments of animals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Animal Physiologist, Animal Scientist, Apicultural Scientist, Entomologist, Mammologist, Nematologist, Ornithologist, Osteologist, Parasitologist

213110 - Medical Scientist
Description : Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Biomedical Technologist, Clinical Biochemist, Clinical Research Associate, Cytologist, Haematologist (Medical Research), Histologist, Immunologist (Medical Research), Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Researcher, Medical Scientific Officer, Medical Technologist, Microbiologist (Medical Research), Pharmacologist (Clinical Research), Public Health Scientist, Transfusion Scientist

Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa