Technical Assistant (X4) & Assistant Project Officers (X2) Vacancies 2026 | Department of Meteorological Services | Apply by 14 August 2026
The Republic of Botswana โ Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Department of Meteorological Services is inviting suitably qualified Botswana citizens to apply for 6 vacancies across two positions.
The opportunities include 4 Technical Assistant posts and 2 Assistant Project Officer posts.
Vacancies Available
| Position | Posts | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant โ B2/B3 | 4 | P65,508 โ P76,908 per annum |
| Assistant Project Officer | 2 | P10,500 per month |
| Total | 6 Posts | โ |
๐ Closing Date: 14 August 2026
1. Technical Assistant โ B2/B3 (X4)
Salary & Benefits
Salary: P65,508 โ P76,908 per annum
Leave: 20 working days per annum
Benefits include:
- Optional Medical Aid Scheme through BPOMAS, with Government paying 50% and the employee 50%.
- Contributory Pension Fund, with Government contributing 15% and the employee 5%.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Class IV course in Meteorology, OR
- Other evidence of successful initial training in a functional area considered equivalent to WMO Class IV.
Experience: N/A.
Main Purpose
The position is responsible for maintaining continuous observation of weather developments and recording meteorological observations according to procedures prescribed by the World Meteorological Organization.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
-Make visual observations of meteorological parameters according to WMO procedures.
-Issue routine meteorological reports and forward them to end users.
-Encode observed meteorological data into standard formats.
-Perform basic quality control on meteorological data.
-File meteorological journals.
-Launch weather balloons for upper-air observations.
-Record significant weather developments occurring during shifts.
-Maintain station logbooks.
-Record occurrences such as power failures and unserviceable instruments.
-Perform minor maintenance of instruments at the station.
Competencies
- Customer focus
- Integrity and trust
- Written communication
- Action oriented
- Creativity
- Time management
- Perseverance
2. Assistant Project Officers (X2)
Employment Details
Number of Posts: 2
Salary: P10,500 per month
Contract: 12 months
Leave: 25 working days per annum
Gratuity: 25% of contract earnings
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics with Meteorology or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience in project implementation or financial administration.
- Knowledge of Botswana Government financial procedures and environmental governance will be an added advantage.
Main Purpose
The role will help strengthen institutional capacity for timely and efficient implementation of Montreal Protocol-related activities, including project implementation, financial management, data reporting, stakeholder engagement and awareness raising.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will assist with:
- Developing annual work plans, budgets and reports for Montreal Protocol projects.
- Supporting training workshops for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) technicians, customs and enforcement officers.
- Data collection, analysis and timely reporting to the Ozone Secretariat and Multilateral Fund.
- Stakeholder consultations and awareness campaigns.
- World Ozone Day activities.
- Enforcement of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Regulations.
- Monitoring import and export licences.
- Integrating gender considerations into project activities.
- Maintaining sex-disaggregated participation data.
- Performing other duties assigned by the National Ozone Officer.
Competencies
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and data tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong organisational, analytical and reporting skills.
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