Assistant Meteorological Technician x2 posts at DFFE for semiskilled candidates or Natural Science/ National Weather certificate holders
- Career Exibs SA
- May 28
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Updated: May 29
Assistant Meteorological Technician (X2 Posts) (Approximately 15 Months
Contract) (OC07/2025)
Salary: R 269 499 (plus 37% lieu in benefits). Permanent SAWS employees will
have a different payment structure of benefits.
Centre(s): Gough Island
Requirements:
National Diploma in Natural Sciences or relevant qualification plus 0 –1-year relevant experience. Or Grade 12 with a National Weather Certificate plus Two (2) years of experience in weather observation. Knowledge of Automatic Weather Stations and Automatic Rain Stations, Knowledge of South African Weather Service policies and procedures, Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO Technical
Competencies: Communication and interpersonal skills etc. Candidates must be willing to work shifts (both day and night shifts) and on public holidays, in possible adverse weather conditions. Candidates must be punctual, dedicated, precise and be willing to work in a team, as well as on their own.
Duties:
Assist and actively participate in the running of the surface meteorological and atmospheric
research project assigned by the Marine Section of SAWS. Perform surface meteorological
observations, conduct upper-air balloon releases and maintain and verify all equipment at
the remote station of Gough Island. Conduct quality control of data and when required or
perform tasks within the prescribed scope of work as delegated by the Senior
Meteorological Technician. Assist other team members with logistical and administrative
tasks associated with the general running of the base. Conduct all duties in accordance
with the rules, regulations and standards as set out by the South African Weather Service.
Notes:
The successful candidate will be required to attend compulsory training at the South
African Weather Service in Cape Town. The incumbent will execute duties at Gough Island
Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental requirements. The successful
applicant will spend a full year (April 2025 to May 2026) at Gough base. There is no option
to return to South Africa before May 2026. The ability to work and live with small groups
of people is thus essential. Although the base is well-equipped with e-mail, fax and satellite
telephone facilities, the applicant has to be self-sufficient and self-motivated. The location
may affect both the physical and mental well-being of the incumbent, their family and
• ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON a signed new Z83 application form (click bold underlined text to
download PDF form) obtainable from any public service department accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum
vitae only, to be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, senior certificate, identity
document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• CAPE TOWN, EASTERN CAPE, KWAZULU-NATAL, NORTHERN CAPE, NORTH WEST AND WESTERN CAPE
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FORWARDED TO:
o The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The Director: Integrated
Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or
o Hand-delivered to: 14 Loop Street, Cape Town.
o Or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA).
• The National Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in
terms of the department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for
employment, including but not limited to: criminal records; citizenship status; credit worthiness; previous
employment (reference checks); and qualification verification.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.
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ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE (SMS) POSTS:
o In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days and Minimum
Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS
posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the
NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the
o Furthermore, shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.
• All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to
test relevant technical elements of the job.
o Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend
a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation
of competency-based assessments.
• The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of a performance
agreement and an employment contract.
• The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept
that your application was unsuccessful.
close relationships. Candidates must be physically fit, mentally strong and prepared for
physically challenging and satisfying work. In addition, the successful candidates may
often be called upon to work long hours in extreme conditions on duties unrelated to their
function. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to
determine their suitability for employment. Appointment to these positions is subject to a
rigorous medical examination as well as psychometric assessment, which will be arranged
for at no cost to the applicants.
Applications: Recruitmentcoastal@dffe.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. R Chengwe
Tel: 021 935 5700
Attention: Human Resource Management
Closing date: 16 June 2025