METEOROLOGY

Full Time
Eswatini
Posted 17 hours ago

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CIRCULAR NUMBER 01 OF 2026

VACANCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR – METEOROLOGY

Applications are invited from qualified serving officers who are permanent and pensionable for appointment to fill the above-cited vacant position tenable in the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate must have all of the following qualifications:

Must have done and obtained an O’Level Certificate or its equivalent
Must have done and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Bachelor of Science with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry modules outlined in World Meteorological Organization Guidelines No.258 TP144 from a recognized and accredited University, which is also a requirement
A Post Graduate Training (Diploma or Masters) in Meteorology from a recognized and accredited University is also a requirement
Four (4) years’ experience in Meteorological service and issues
Training in Public Administration will be an added advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the coordination of Human Resources
Responsible for the implementation of the Department’s strategy, work plan and budget execution
Responsible to the Director

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Is the relief warrant holder
Coordinates and approves/disapproves leave of meteorological technicians (junior officials)
Coordinates procurement
Coordinates the implementation of the department’s training and continuous professional development plans
Coordinates fleet management and appropriately advises the Director
Assists in departmental budget preparation
Coordinates the compilation of departmental reports for the endorsement of the Director
Coordinates the implementation of discipline in accordance with the General Orders and the Employment Act
Advises on environmental health and safety
Ensures that all management and departmental meetings are properly recorded
Routinely inspects outstations to monitor environmental health and safety, and general staff wellbeing
Maintains the departmental external and internal meetings’ schedule
Conducts and coordinates research directed towards advancement of meteorology science and the comprehensive description and understanding of Swazi weather and climate

SALARY

The basic salary is on Grade E3: E 559,101.00 rising to E 605,189.00 per annum.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Hand deliver your application letter, together with your Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of ID, Form 5 and Tertiary Certificates to:

The Executive Secretary’s Office No. 4
Civil Service Commission

Foreign qualifications must be verified by the Eswatini Qualifications Authority (Education).

Candidates who do not possess the above qualifications should not apply as their applications will not be considered.

NB

If you do not receive a response within one (1) month, it means that your application was not successful.

CLOSING DATE

16th February, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Vacancy is open to permanent and pensionable officers currently working in Government.