National Science Week 2025: Science, Technology and Innovation are for everyone

by Rabia Mathakutha | Nov 16, 2025 | Antarctica, DPS, Environment, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, NRF-SAEON, Polar Lab, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Training

National Science Week (NSW) is a nationwide annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in South Africa, designed to increase public awareness and participation in science. The programme is coordinated by the National Research...

Job Alert: Marion Island Overwintering Positions

by Rabia Mathakutha | Aug 26, 2025 | Environment, Jobs, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Uncategorized

Applications open for: Overwintering Seabird Field Researcher (Birder) (2x positions) Overwintering Seal Field Researcher (Sealer) (2x positions) Overwintering Killer Whale Field Researcher (Killer Whaler) (1x positions) The South African Environmental Observation...

SAPRI and its host, NRF-SAEON Egagasini Node, join the 2025 Marine and Coastal Educators Network National Conference

by Rabia Mathakutha | Jan 31, 2025 | Conference, DPS, Environment, Lecture/Seminar, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SANAP, Workshop/Training

The Marine and Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) hosted its 24th annual national conference from 19-24 January 2025 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. As a coordinating body within the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) and funded by the National...

Job Advert: SAPRI Operations Officer

by Rabia Mathakutha | Jul 4, 2024 | Announcements, Antarctica, Environment, Jobs, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), a research platform funded by the Department of Science and innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF), requires the services of a suitably qualified individual to be responsible...

Job Advert: Senior Technician

by Rabia Mathakutha | Jun 20, 2024 | Announcements, Antarctica, Jobs, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SAPRI, Southern Ocean

This position is supported by the Department of Science and Innovation’s South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) programme and will be based in Cape Town. As per job advertisement: Key Responsibilities: The planning and execution of voyage scientific...