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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2026 to February 2028 | 14 September 2026 | Click here |
| Instrumentation Technician | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2026 to February 2028 | 14 September 2026 | Click here |
| Medical Doctor | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2026 to February 2028 | 14 September 2026 | Click here |
| Senior Meteorological Technician | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2026 to February 2028 | 14 September 2026 | Click here |
| Communications Engineer | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2026 to February 2028 | 14 September 2026 | Click here |
| Diesel Mechanic | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2026 to February 2028 | 14 September 2026 | Click here |
| Electro-Mechanical Technician | SANAE IV Antarctica | December 2026 to February 2028 | 14 September 2026 | 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.
