African Sky Planetarium
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
A smaller planetarium located in Middelburg that hosts local astronomy shows and educational sessions. In addition to planetarium projections, it often partners with community groups to encourage interest in space science.
More information: sa-sky.co.za
Naval Hill Planetarium
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Located atop Naval Hill within the Franklin Game Reserve, this planetarium occupies the historic Lamont-Hussey Observatory building. It was transformed into a modern digital dome and serves as a focal point for astronomy shows and community outreach in central South Africa.
More information: www.ufs.ac.za/planetarium
Sutherland Planetarium
Location: Sutherland, Northern Cape
A privately run digital planetarium in the heart of the Karoo astronomy town of Sutherland. It offers full-dome astronomy films and stargazing opportunities, taking advantage of the region's exceptionally dark skies.
More information: www.sutherlandplanetarium.co.za
The Planetarium
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
A long-established domed theatre attached to the Iziko South African Museum where visitors can watch immersive projections of the night sky and learn about astronomy. It mixes educational shows with visual storytelling of celestial objects in the southern hemisphere's sky.
More information: www.iziko.org.za/museums/planetarium
Wits Anglo American Digital Dome
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Formerly known as the Johannesburg Planetarium, this revamped facility at the University of the Witwatersrand now offers digital immersive dome shows with modern projection and sound technology. It continues the site's legacy as one of Africa's oldest planetariums, blending astronomy education with multimedia experiences.
More information: digitaldome.wits.ac.za
Questions after the interview:
At the end of an interview there is usually an opportunity where you can ask any questions you might have. This is a great opportunity to show the interviewer that you are interested in the position as well as the company. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions before the interview – this can be done while you are doing research on the company.
Your questions should show the interviewer that you are a good candidate for the position. Try and avoid questions that are based on your personal needs and preferences, for instance:
- How much leave will I get in a year?
- Will I be considered for promotion in my first year?
- When will I get an increase?
- What time can I leave in the afternoon?
These questions are inappropriate at this stage and will probably raise concerns on the side of the interviewer. Should you be the successful candidate then all these questions will be answered in your letter of appointment so don’t waste this opportunity by asking these basic questions.
If the position is an entry level job or very junior then you are welcome to ask questions in line with the position, for instance:
- Why did the previous person leave the position?
- What would the successful person be tasked to do in a typical day?
- How does this position fit into the department and / or company?
- Could you explain the company structure to me?
- Is there any further education assistance or support?
If the position is more senior then you can prepare question around the following themes:
- current issues that will face the successful candidate;
- inter-personal challenges in the department;
- any process, technology or people challenges that needs to be attended to urgently;
- key result areas that need urgent attention in the first few months;
The above information should get you started. Prepare a few questions so that you can show your worth. Good luck with your interview!
