Description

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA

Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information/CERT, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change, and Communications (MEIDECC)

VACANCIES

The Ministry of MEIDECC hereby invites applicants to apply for the available vacancies at the Ministry.

Applicants are required to forward their applications with an updated “Curriculum Vitae” together with all relevant documents such as certified copies of Certificates, transcripts, testimonials and reference letters to support any working experiences, Covering Letter/Application Letter endorsement from your CEOs and should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment,
Communication and Climate Change (MEIDECC)
2 nd Floor O.G. Sanft Building
Taufa’ahau Rd, Nuku’alofa

Incomplete applications will not be considered and no later than 4:30pm Wednesday, 9 July 2025. For further information, please contact Mrs. Susiana Kanongata’a Talatala at telephone 20149 and 20100 or email skanongataa@mic.gov.to / susianakanongataa@gmail.com

Job Title Band Minimum Requirements
Internal Auditor

Corporate Service Department

(Re-Advertised)

 K
($26,710 – $40,064)
  • Post Graduate Diploma with no working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 8 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Accounting, Professional Accounting, Auditing or Commerce from a recognised educational institution
Driver (x2)

Corporate Service Department

 ($8,586 – $12,880)
  • Exceptions: Driver (Evidence of Secondary School level; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three (3) years)
Project Coordinator

Corporate Service Department

(Re-Advertise)

 Band L
($22,133 – $33,194)
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Project Management, Economics, Commerce, Business, Management, or Arts from a recognised educational institution.
Meteorologist

MET Department

 J
($30,526 – $45,788)
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Meteorology from a recognised educational institution.
Meteorological Technician Grade 1

MET Department

 N
($13,355 – $20,033)
  • Certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification + 2 years’ relevant work experience
  • Form 7 or equivalent of Certificate level 3 + 4 years’ relevant work experience
  • PSSC or equivalent of Certificate level 2 + 7 years’ relevant work experience

Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)
Leading Hand

MET Department

 O
($11,449 – $17,171)
  • Certificate level 4 + 1 years’ work experience
  • Form 7 or equivalent of Certificate level 3 + 4 years’ work experience
  • Form 6 PSSC or equivalent of Certificate level 2 + 6 years’ work experience

Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)
Energy Planner

Energy Department

(Re-advertised)

 K
($26,710 – $40,064)
  • Post Graduate Diploma with no working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 8 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognised educational institution.
Principal Energy Planner J
($30,526 – $45,788)
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Science, Engineering, or Energy from a recognised educational institution.
Reporter

Information Department

 N
($13,355 – $20,033)
  • Certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification + 2 years’ relevant work experience
  • Form 7 or equivalent of Certificate level 3 + 4 years’ relevant work experience
  • PSSC or equivalent of Certificate level 2 + 7 years’ relevant work experience

Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)
Chief Engineer

Communication Department

 I
($34,342 – $51,511)
  • Master’s Degree with at least 1 year experience in a similar role OR at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 6 years relevant working experience

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognised educational institution.
Traffic Officer Grade 1

Communication Department

 M
($17,171 – $25,757)
  • Relevant Diploma Level (5/6) TNQAB framework
  • Relevant certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification + 3 years’ relevant work experience

Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)