The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a range of positions at SANAE IV, South Africa’s Antarctic research station. Successful candidates will become part of the overwintering team living and working at SANAE IV in Antarctica for approximately 14 months, from December 2026 to February 2028 as part of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP)
Positions available: Applications are invited for the following positions: (Download advertisements click on position)
- Medical Doctor
- Communications Engineer
- Diesel Mechanic
- Mechanical Engineer
- Instrumentation Technician
- Senior Meteorological Technician
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
These are extraordinary employment opportunities, but working at SANAE IV requires resilience, adaptability and the ability to live and work effectively as part of a small, isolated team. Successful applicants will spend the full deployment period at SANAE IV, with no option to return to South Africa before February 2028. Team members must be physically fit, mentally resilient, self-sufficient and self-motivated. They must be prepared to work in extreme Antarctic conditions and may be required to work long hours or assist with duties outside their normal professional functions when operational circumstances require it. Short-listed candidates will undergo screening and security vetting. Appointment is also subject to a rigorous medical examination and psychometric assessment, arranged at no cost to applicants.
Applications must be submitted online through the DFFE e-Recruitment system.
No late applications will be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the full advertisement for the relevant position before submitting an application and to ensure that they meet all qualification, experience and other requirements. The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Enquiries:
Mr Willem Boshoff (Tel: 021 493 4293) and Mr Rodgerson Hlophe (021 493 7379)
Please note: SANAP shares these opportunities for information. Recruitment and appointments are administered by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
