by Ria Olivier | Oct 26, 2023 | Announcement, Jobs, SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SAPolarRI, SAPRI
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the services of a Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme (MIMMP), and the Albatross & Petrel Programme (APP), as part of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI).
As per job advertisement:
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day responsibility for operational and logistical management of the MIMMP and APP program
- Liaising with Mammal Research Institute (University of Pretoria) to ensure successful transfer of MIMMP to SAPRI
- Liaising with Percy FitzPatrick Institute for African Ornithology (University of Cape Town) to ensure successful transfer of APP to SAPRI
- Oversight of MIMMP and APP field personnel team selection, training and supervision for continued collection of long-term monitoring data
- Raw data integrity and workflow to SAPRI – DPS oversight
- Equipment and consumable management and procurement
- Upkeeping of permits, ethics and reporting administration
Apply before: 07 November 2023
View the full job advert here:
Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator at NRF National Research Foundation job in Foreshore, Western Cape | CareerJunction
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 26 October 2023
by Ria Olivier | Oct 26, 2023 | Announcement, Jobs, SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SAPolarRI, SAPRI
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of an EDI Coordinator responsible for driving and supporting transformation in marine and polar sciences in South Africa, coordinating the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) Mentorship Programme, and compiling the SAPRI Code of Conduct (CoC).
As per job advertisement:
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with NRF-SANAP, DFFE, DSI and other key stakeholders to understand past efforts and design a forward looking, phased approach to transforming marine and polar sciences
- Collaborate with historically disadvantaged institutes to promote marine and polar sciences
- Collaborate with previously disadvantaged individuals who are interested in marine and polar sciences
- Collaborate with current and past SANAP and MARS stakeholders to understand the blockages with regards to transformation
- Responsible for coordinating the design and implementation of the SAPRI mentorship programme, including all elements such as the needs to be addressed, programme length and structure, mentee and mentor recruitment, strategies for mentee-mentor matching, activities, addressing mentee and/or mentor challenges to participate (e.g. technological barriers, funding), etc.
- Organise and chair meetings of the mentorship programme organisational committee and ensure that minutes are recorded
- Design and implement a programme monitoring and evaluation strategy
- Report writing at the end of each iteration of the programme and work on strategies to ensure programme sustainability
- Compile the SAPRI Code of Conduct (CoC)
- Review existing SA polar / marine CoCs (e.g. SEAmester, etc)
- Form and chair a CoC Action Group
- Represent SAPRI and South African polar community on EDI committees (e.g. SCAR, SOOS, others) and give talks, presentations, webinars on EDI where relevant
- Organise workshops for SAPRI stakeholders and community to create awareness of EDI
Apply before: 08 November 2023
View the full job advert here:
EDI Coordinator at NRF National Research Foundation job in Foreshore, Western Cape | CareerJunction
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 26 October 2023
by Ria Olivier | Oct 6, 2023 | Announcement, Antarctica, Jobs, Marion Island, Meteorology, Overwintering Team, SANAP, Southern Ocean, Stations, sub-Antarctic
The following vacancies are advertised by The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for positions based on Antarctica and Marion Island.
Antarctica, SANAE IV (the 4th South African National Antarctic Expedition Station):
The successful applicant will spend a full year (December 2023 to February 2025) at SANAE base. There is no option to return to South Africa before February 2025.
Marion Island:
The successful applicant will spend a full year (April 2024 to May 2025) at Marion Island. There is no option to return to South Africa before May 2025.
| Job Title | Station | Period | Closing Date | Job Advert |
| Senior Meteorological Technician | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2025 to March 2027 | 18 August 2025 | Click here |
| Instrumentation Technician | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2025 to March 2027 | 18 August 2025 | Click here |
| Medical Doctor | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2025 to March 2027 | 18 August 2025 | Click here |
| Mechanical Engineer | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2025 to March 2027 | 18 August 2025 | Click here |
| Diesel Mechanic | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2025 to March 2027 | 18 August 2025 | Click here |
| Electro-Mechanical Technician | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2025 to March 2027 | 18 August 2025 | Click here |
| Communications Engineer | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2025 to March 2027 | 18 August 2025 | Click here |
| 2 X Field Assistant - Birders | Marion Island | April 2026 - May 2027 | 25 August 2025 | Click here |
Anche Louw, Co-Principal Investigator of Antarctic Legacy of South Africa and Digital Marketing and Communications Manager of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 06 October 2023.
by Ria Olivier | May 24, 2023 | Announcement, Antarctica, Jobs, Marine Protected Area, Oceanography, Research, SA Agulhas II, SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SANAP, SAPolarRI, SAPRI, Science, Southern Ocean, sub-Antarctic
As per job advertisement:
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
SAEON is mandated to establish and manage long-term environmental observatories; maintain reliable long-term environmental data sets; promote access to data for research and/or informed decision making; and contribute to capacity building.
The SAEON Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the services of a:
Ocean and Polar Coordinator for day-to-day scientific, operational and logistical coordination.
Application Closing Date: 05 June 2023
Click on the link below:
Position: Ocean and Polar Coordinator
Read more about SAPRI – click on the link below!
South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI): Feedback and start of the Preparatory Phase
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI DPS Node), 24 May 2023
by Ria Olivier | Mar 9, 2023 | Announcement, Gough Island, Jobs, Overwintering Team, SANAP, Stations, Team member
Join the 69th Gough Island Overwintering Team!
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is looking for suitable candidates to join the 2023/2024 Gough Island team.
The team will depart (on the research and supply vessel, S.A. Agulhas II) to Gough Island in September 2023 and return in October 2024.
Positions to be filled:
- Communications/Electronics Engineer
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electrician
- Medical Orderly
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 March 2023
Click on the link below to view the positions to be filled.
SANAP JOBS
Read more about Gough Island!
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), 09 March 2023
by Ria Olivier | Feb 6, 2023 | Announcement, Jobs, Marion Island, News, Overwintering Team, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, Stations, sub-Antarctic
Join the 80th Marion Island Overwintering Team!
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is looking for suitable candidates to join the 2023/2024 Marion Island team.
The team will depart (on the research and supply vessel, S.A. Agulhas II) to the sub-Antarctic Marion Island in April 2023 and return in May 2024.
Positions to be filled:
- Communications Engineer/Technician
- Electrical Engineer/Technician
- Diesel Mechanic
- Medical Orderly
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 February 2023
Click on the link below to view the positions to be filled.
Marion Island JOBS
Read more about Marion Island
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), 06 February 2023
