SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
LEGAL ADVISOR (C5) 
Salary total package: R495 007-R683 793 
Centre: Centurion 
(Ref. WS07/072025) 
 
Job Summary: 
To provide legal support, advice and legal opinions on all legal matters including but not limited to, contracts, litigation, labour, compliance and corporate legal, under the supervision of the Legal Manager. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide legal support, advise and legal opinions on various legal matters, to minimize and control risks to the SAWS. 
• Provide assistance to ensure that legal documents and other contractual documents are properly drafted, negotiated, reviewed, interpreted and vetted. 
• Maintain an updated and accurate register of all SAWS’s contracts drafted, negotiated, reviewed, interpreted and vetted by the Legal Unit. 
• Conduct research on requisite legislation and case law when required. 
• Co-ordinate and manage litigation matters for and against the SAWS 
• Liaise and attend consultations with and instruct the SAWS external legal service providers (attorneys) 
• Attend Court 
• Negotiate, review, interpret, vet and draft Settlement Agreements. 
• Review pleadings from external legal service providers 
• Assist with the dispute resolution in accordance with the SAWS policies and the legislative framework. 
• Where necessary, represent the company at various levels dispute resolution mechanisms, e.g. Bargaining Forum, the CCMA etc., with the aim of managing the SAWS’ interests. 

 
Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• LLB or other relevant Legal Degree 
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate (Bar Council Admission) 

 
Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• At least 3 (three) years post-articles/ admission experience 

 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required 

• Drafting of legal documents 
• Sound knowledge of risk management 
• Litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes 
• Maintaining confidentiality 
• Organisational skills 
• Ability to prioritize matters and accommodate relevant turnaround times. 

 
 
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: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208. 
 
Closing Date: 25 July 2025 
 
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to females, Africans, Indians and Coloureds (AIC). 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- Ref. WS07/072025
 
 
 
 
 

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
SENIOR METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
Paterson Grade: C1 
TCTC Salary range: R295 600.00 - R356 200.00 
Centre: Nelspruit Weather Office 
(Ref. WS02/072025) 
 
Job Summary: 
The Senior Meteorological Technician provides technical expertise as an Aeronautical Meteorological Observer, as well as maintenance of meteorological instruments assigned to the Nelspruit Weather Office. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
Products, Services Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance 

• Perform timely visual weather Observations as determined by the relevant Weather Office. 
• Collect Meteorological and climate data and submit reports to the relevant stakeholders. 
• Install, maintain, and where possible, repair as well as assist with upgrades of weather observation equipment. 
• Continuously monitor the performance of equipment and perform routine and non-routine maintenance, including for Air Quality monitoring stations. 
• Perform quality control of meteorological data before submitting to SAWS database 

 
Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation 

• Analysis of available meteorological and climatological data. 
• Suggest measures to improve data quality and or availability. 

 
Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Perform routine office administration practices including lodging claims, leave processing, completion of attendance registers, transport administration, periodic reporting, administration of registers, etc. 
• Compliance with designated national and international standards. 
• Maintain the SHEQ (Safety, Health Environment and Quality) system. 
• Monitor the Risk Register and ensure the implementation of identified risks mitigation actions. 
• Participate in various o office and regional audits and ensure that all audit findings are addressed. 
• Manage roster rotations and duty sheets. 
• Minimal supervisory duties over junior Meteorological Technicians 
• Assist in developing and implementing SOPs for departmental operations. 
• Assist with supervising the performance in the absence of Chief Met Tech. 

 
People, Culture and Values 

• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values 
• Takes ownership of own development activities to ensure performance against agreed standards. 
• Contributes to team success by contribution and commitment to the team. 
• Assist with induction, mentoring and training of new employees 
• Training, Development and Knowledge Management 

 
Stakeholder Management 

• Collaborate with the other regional Team in an effort to deliver the SAWS mandate 
• Implement public awareness programmes for the local communities. (Office outreach activities). 

 
Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5, WMO BIP-MT compliant) 
• NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science) 
• ICAO AMO competency certificate 
• Required Minimum Knowledge of ICAO Annex 3 standards 

 
Required Minimum Work Experience: 
At least 3 years’ experience within the Meteorological Environment 
A code 8 driver’s license 
 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required Technical 

• Organisational performance measurement (strategic, operational, and financial) 
• Budgeting
• Leadership and management skills 
• Governance and Risk Management 
• Business Continuity Management 

 
Behavioural

• Networking, Influencing and Negotiation Skills 
• Results driven 
• Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal/ presentation skills) 
• Resilience
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Maintaining confidentiality 
• Ability to work under pressure 

 
 
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: Ms Portia Takalani, at Tel. (012) 367 6148. 
 
Closing Date: 23 July 2025 
 
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to Indian Females/Males and Coloured Female/Male. 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- SNR- MET- TECH
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
SENIOR METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN 
TCTC Salary range: R295 600.00 - R356 200.00 
Centre: Cape Town Weather Office 
(Ref. WS07/042025) 
 
Job Summary: 
The Senior Meteorological Technician provides technical expertise as an Aeronautical Meteorological Observer, as well as maintenance of meteorological instruments assigned to the Cape Town Weather Office. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
Products, Services Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance 

• Perform timely visual weather Observations as determined by the relevant Weather Office. 
• Collect Meteorological and climate data and submit reports to the relevant stakeholders. 
• Install, maintain, and where possible, repair as well as assist with upgrades of weather observation equipment. 
• Continuously monitor the performance of equipment and perform routine and non-routine maintenance, including for Air Quality monitoring stations. 
• Perform quality control of meteorological data before submitting to SAWS database 

 
Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation 

• Analysis of available meteorological and climatological data. 
• Suggest measures to improve data quality and or availability. 

 
Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Perform routine office administration practices including lodging claims, leave processing, completion of attendance registers, transport administration, periodic reporting, administration of registers, etc. 
• Compliance with designated national and international standards. 
• Maintain the SHEQ (Safety, Health Environment and Quality) system. 
• Monitor the Risk Register and ensure the implementation of identified risks mitigation actions. 
• Participate in various o office and regional audits and ensure that all audit findings are addressed. 
• Manage roster rotations and duty sheets. 
• Minimal supervisory duties over junior Meteorological Technicians 
• Assist in developing and implementing SOPs for departmental operations. 
• Assist with supervising the performance in the absence of Chief Met Tech. 

 
People, Culture and Values 

• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values 
• Takes ownership of own development activities to ensure performance against agreed standards. 
• Contributes to team success by contribution and commitment to the team. 
• Assist with induction, mentoring and training of new employees 
• Training, Development and Knowledge Management 

 
Stakeholder Management 

• Collaborate with the other regional Team in an effort to deliver the SAWS mandate 
• Implement public awareness programmes for the local communities. (Office outreach activities). 

 
Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science) and Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5) 
• ICAO AMO competency certificate 
• WMO BIP-T requirements 

 
Required Minimum Knowledge 
 
Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ experience within the Meteorological Environment 
• A code 8 driver’s license 

 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required Technical 

• Organisational performance measurement (strategic, operational, and financial) 
• Budgeting
• Leadership and management skills 
• Governance and Risk Management 
• Business Continuity Management 

 
Behavioural

• Networking, Influencing and Negotiation Skills 
• Results driven 
• Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal/ presentation skills) 
• Resilience
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Maintaining confidentiality 
• Ability to work under pressure 

 
 
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: Ms Portia Takalani, at Tel. (012) 367 6148. 
 
Closing Date: 21 July 2025 
 
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to females, Africans, Indians and Coloureds (AIC). 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- SNR- MET- TECH
 
 
 
 
 
 

​The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
SENIOR FORECASTER – DRR X2 
Salary total package: R554 233 - R798 195 
(Ref. WS04/072025) 
Centre: Head office, Centurion 
 
Job summary: 
The Senior Forecaster is a shift-worker primarily responsible for forecasting and monitoring of weather, producing of weather forecasting products as well as severe weather warnings. 
S/He is also required to provide a supervisory and technical oversight of weather forecasting activities performed in the office and in regional forecasting offices. 
 
Forecasting and Warning Services: 

• Supervise, generate and quality control public and marine weather forecasts according to pre-determined time scales. These include commercial products and services. 
• Communicate public weather forecasts and severe weather warnings in different media platforms. 

 
Internal and External Customer Relations: 

• Liaise with clients as per office plan. 
• Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings and other forums. 
• Promote the awareness of SAWS products and services to all stakeholders. 

 
Administration:

• Perform routine office administration practices including periodic reporting, leave processing, administration of registers, transport administration, etc. 
• Assist in the control of acquired stock levels required for operational activities. 
• Assist in the effective use of assets and key infrastructure. 
• Perform supervisory duties. 

 
Training, Development and Knowledge Management: 

• Assist in all training activities related to weather forecasting within the office. 
• Provide mentorship and training to junior personnel. 
• Conduct case-studies and other research to enhance the accuracy and quality of the products and services offered. 

 
Total Quality Management: 

• Develop and review meteorological processes and procedures. 
• Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and intergrade it into the day-to-day activities of the office. 
• Help during audits of the office as required. 
• Perform regular inspections to ensure all work done is according to documented requirements. 
• Ensure that the work environment complies with legislative requirements in relation to Occupational Health and Safety. 
• Promote a quality culture amongst the staff within the office. 

 
Required Minimum Education and Training: 

• BSc Honours Degree in Meteorology or equivalent 
• Postgraduate Certificate Weather Forecasting 

 
Required Minimum Work Experience and Competencies: 

• 5 years Weather Forecasting experience. 
• Ability to analyse and interpret weather charts, surface observations, upper air observations, weather codes, weather satellite and radar imageries. 
• Ability to analyse Numerical Weather Prediction and Ensemble Prediction System products to produce weather forecasts and warnings. 
• Comprehensive understanding of Impact-based forecasting. 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). 
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Clear understanding of SAWS policies 
• Basic understanding of Public Finance and Management Act 
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. 
• Excellent corporate communications skills (written and verbal) 
• Computer Skills (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Be able to respond well to pressure. 
• Have own reliable transport. 
• A valid Code EB or Code 08 driver’s license (without endorsements). 

 
 
Please Note: 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6091. 
 
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: 18 July 2025 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to females, Africans, Indians and Coloureds (AIC). 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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-DRR-SNR FORECASTER2025

​The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
SENIOR DATA QUALITY CONTROLLER (6 MONTHS CONTRACT) 
Salary total package: R271 916 – R407 438pa 
Centre: Pretoria 
(Ref. WS03/072025)
 
Job Summary: 
The Climate Data Unit within the Climate Service Department is responsible for archiving, capturing, and quality-controlling various climate-related data sets coming from various SAWS measuring platforms. The incumbent will be responsible for quality-controlling rainfall data, archiving the returns, capturing climate data and quality control, and scanning old historical climate and rainfall returns. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Be responsible for the archiving of rainfall data and returns, 
• Take part in data recovery programs by capturing data and metadata and scanning various documents, 
• Participate in the quality control of historical and real-time climate data from the SAWS surface observation network, 
• Have knowledge of observation methods and the inter-relationships of different climate variables, 

 
Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• A Weather Observers certificate or equivalent qualification in meteorology or climatological or related fields. 

 
Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience within a meteorological or similar scientific environment. 

 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required 

• Ability to read, analyse and interpret climate data and information, 
• Excellent computer skills, especially excel, 
• The ability to work in crystal reports or SQL and the GIS environment will be an added advantage, 
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills are essential. 

 
 
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: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208. 
 
Closing Date: 18 July 2025 
 
Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured Female and Indian Female. 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- (Ref. WS03/072025)