SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)

Private Bag X097, Pretoria, 0001 • Tel: + 27 (0) 12 367 6000 • www.weathersa.co.za • USSD: *120*7297# 

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, (DFFE) and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an authoritative voice for weather and climate-related services in South Africa and is a member of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) which allows it to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence, providing innovative solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development and economic growth. 

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 

SENIOR MANAGER: ICT 

Paterson Grade: D5 

TCTC Salary range: R1 139 928.00 - R1 574 225.00 

Centre: Head Office, Centurion 

(Ref. WS04/072026) 

Job Summary: 

To ensure the execution of the digital transformation strategy and manage the ICT departmental governance, enterprise architecture, projects, applications, infrastructure, services, cyber security and operations to enable SAWS core business operations. 

The incumbents key responsibilities include: 

·       Lead, mentor, and develop ICT managers and their respective teams. 

·       Reporting and supporting the CIO in the execution of the ICT mandate. 

·       Formulation of the enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy as well as ensuring the effective and efficient implementation thereof. 

·       Formulation and implementation of the ICT governance framework, ICT policies and procedures. 

·       Co-ordination and ensure successful delivery of ICT projects. 

·       Manage IT infrastructure, servers, networks and applications. 

·       Secure IT infrastructure, servers, networks, applications and data. 

·       Ensure effective service management to ensure service levels are achieved. 

·       Ensure system security, backups, and disaster recovery. 

·       Monitor IT performance and resolve issues. 

·       Evaluate and procure IT tools and solutions. 

·       Manage ICT resources. 

·       Manage ICT budget and investments. 

·       Manage ICT risks and compliance. 

·       Address ICT audit findings. 

·       Liaison with both internal and external business stakeholder. 

·       Prepare reports to enable ICT reporting to the CIO, Executive Committee, ICT Steering Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and the Board. 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Digital Transformation Strategy 

·       Enterprise Architecture 

·       ICT Governance and Compliance 

·       ICT Policies, Procedures and Standards 

·       ICT Project Governance and Management 

·       Enterprise Applications Management 

·       ICT Infrastructure and Operations Oversight 

·       Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 

·       Vendor and Contract Management 

·       Cyber Security and Information Assurance 

·       People Management 

·       Stakeholder Management 

·       Budget and Expenditure Management 

·       Risk Management 

·       ICT reporting 

·       ICT service delivery 

·       Executive and Board Reporting 

Required Minimum Education/Training: 

·       Relevant Post-Graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in ICT, Informatics, Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent. 

Required Minimum Work Experience: 

·       At least 10 years’ related experience and 5 years ICT management experience 

·       Preference will be given to candidates with industry certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, PMP/PRINCE2 or relating to Cyber Security, Server Management, Networking, Cloud Computing. 

·       Enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy experience 

·       ICT governance experience 

·       Cyber incident response experience 

·       Experience in business analysis 

·       ICT project governance and management 

·       Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, POPI Act, ECT Act and other related legislation 

·       Experience in stakeholder relations management 

·       At least 3 years in the public sector 

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

Technical 

·       MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

·       Document Management

·       Budgeting

·       Data Management and Analytics

·       Project Management

·       Asset Management

·       Systems Auditing

·       Numerical and business acumen

·       Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and trends in the discipline.

·       Report Writing

Behavioural

·       Innovation and creativity

·       Leadership

·       Influencing and Negotiation Skills

·       Networking and Collaboration

·       Results driven

·       Problem Solving

·       High Emotional Intelligence

·       Excellent Communication skills (Written and verbal/ presentation skills)

·       Maintaining confidentiality

·       Ability to work after hours

Please Note: 

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications). 

Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012) 367 6091. 

Closing Date: 11 August 2026 

This is an EE position and preference will be given to People living with disabilities and females: Africans, Indians, and Coloureds. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. 

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- SM: ICT 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 

SENIOR LOGISTICS OFFICER PATERSON GRADE: C3 

Salary total package: R354 136 – R477 773 Centre: Centurion 

(Ref. WS03/072026) 

Job summary: To ensure effective and efficient Logistics and Inventory Management services to the organization while ensuring compliance in order to manage risk. 

Key Performance Areas: 

Logistics Management 

·       Receive requisitions with quotations and relevant documents received from the Acquisition Unit properly checked for compliance with SCM policies and procedures. 

·       Purchase orders generated accurately on the ERP System, approved as per delegated authority, and copies mailed to suppliers/service providers (after checking/approval by supervisors) ensured. 

·       Receive goods and check against original purchase orders and in event of technical goods ensure that it is checked by the end user as well. 

·       Capturing invoices for goods and services received on the ERP system. 

·       Follow up on outstanding orders with suppliers/service providers, and the informing of internal stakeholders on the delivery status of goods ensured. 

Inventory Management 

·       Stock Requisitions checked for compliance and accurately captured on the ERP system. 

·       The correctly issuing out of stock from the requisition and bin card in the warehouse. 

·       Manage and maintain the issue and receipt register. 

Capturing Invoices 

·       Receive and capture signed and approved tax Invoices and supplier evaluations received for goods delivered checked for compliance and correlation with the suppliers’ quotation and 

·       Purchase order. 

·       Tax Invoice accurately captured on the ERP System. 

·       Documents prepared and sent to Supervisor for reviewing/checking. 

Records Management and Reporting 

·       Proper recordkeeping and filing in Logistics always ensured. 

·       Accurate weekly/ monthly and quarterly reporting as required provided timeously (Commitment and inventory report). 

Required Minimum Education / Training 

·       National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchase Management, Logistics Management, 

·       Finance (NQF6) or equivalent. 

·       Supply Chain Management Membership/Professional Affiliation Preferred. 

Required Minimum Work Experience 

·       A minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience. 

·       A minimum of 3 years ‘relevant experience in Public Sector Supply Chain Procurement, with 2 years in ordering and advanced excel experience. 

·       Code 8 or 10 driver’s license and must be able to drive. 

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required Technical 

Knowledge and understanding of: 

·       Excel

·       Word

·       ERP System 

·       Verbal Communication 

·       Written Communication 

Behavioral

·       Compliance

·       Diligence

·       Efficiency

·       Honesty

Living SAWS Values 

·       Integrity

·       Collaboration

·       Solution-orientated science 

·       Passion for service excellence 

Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Portia Takalani, at Tel. (012) 367 6764. 

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications). 

Closing Date: 03 August 2026 

Important Information for Applicants: 

·       Recruitment agency submissions will not be considered. 

·       Applications must include a CV in PDF format. 

Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE-designated position, and preference will be given to African males and females, Indian males and females, and Coloured females. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. 

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- Senior Officer: Logistics and Inventory Management