MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 1 OF 2025
Ref: MEF/CIRC/1
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED LOCAL CANDIDATES
for the following position tenable in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry:
Position: Meteorologist
Grade: G
Responsible To: Senior Meteorologist
No. of Positions: Two (2)
JOB SUMMARY
Reports to the Senior Meteorologist and is responsible for analyzing weather and climate data to derive products. Issues meteorological products and advisories to various users, especially in agriculture, water, air transport, and construction.
MAIN DUTIES
1. ANALYSIS OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA
1.1 Analyse raw meteorological data received from meteorological stations to prepare weather forecasts and derive other products
1.2 Study and monitor daily weather and climate patterns and continuously improve understanding of the country’s climate
2. PROVISION OF SERVICES
2.1 Issue accurate weather forecasts in a timely manner
2.2 Issue climatological products that satisfy user needs
2.3 Avail oneself for training to improve competence
2.4 Run operational climate models to detect trends in climate and climate change
3. NATIONAL CLIMATE DATA RECORDS
3.1 Develop and maintain the national climate data bank and archives
3.2 Manage and protect meteorological station networks
JOB SPECIFICATION
Education and Training
- Master’s in Meteorology or any Environmental Science with a minimum of 2 years’ working experience as a Weather Forecaster
OR - Honours in Meteorology, Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology, or BSc Degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Weather Forecaster
RESPONSIBILITY
For the Work of Others
Supervises 5 weather forecasters and other technical staff
For Government Property and Funds
Responsible for protecting equipment valued at over M4 million located at meteorological stations across the country
For Effect of Errors
Errors in forecasts or data can impact weather-based decision-making across sectors
For the Safety of Others
Ensures operational integrity and safety at remote meteorological observation stations
COMPLEXITY
Decision Making
Recommends/advises the Senior Meteorologist on issues related to the wellbeing of staff and national meteorological services
Problem Solving
Resolves challenges related to service gaps in meteorological support for agriculture, water resources, and other sectors
Supervision Received
Expected to work independently and report section activities to the Senior Meteorologist
CONTACTS
The incumbent will engage with the agriculture, water, health, forestry, energy, conservation, aviation sectors, the Disaster Management Authority, the public, and international meteorological organizations
EFFORTS
Mental Effort
Requires high cognitive engagement and analytical thinking
Emotional Effort
Demands emotional stability due to interactions with diverse sectors and responsibilities
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ensures continuous operation of meteorological observation stations, including during weekends and holidays
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications on relevant Forms, GP 103 for non-serving officers and GP 104 for serving officers, accompanied by curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts should be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
P.O. Box 10993
Maseru 100
Or hand delivered to:
Human Resources Office
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Thaba Bosiu Building, Industrial Area
Only shortlisted candidates shall undergo a competency assessment facilitated by the Assessment Centre (Ministry of Public Service) or a Driver’s Assessment, where applicable.
NB: All applicants are required to submit a verification report from the Council of Higher Education (CHE) or proof of application from CHE.
Deadline for applications: 08 August 2025
If you do not hear from the Human Resource Office, consider your application unsuccessful.