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RESPONSIVE
 
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 Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) 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) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government. 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: 
 
Office Administrator 
Salary: (Negotiable) 
(Ref.WS03/062021)
Centre: Bloemfontein Weather Office 
 
Job Summary: 
The office administrator is essentially responsible for providing general administrative support required to ensure the effective operation of the regional office. 
 
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Key Performance Areas: 
• Managing the office’s petty cash 
• Assist with the compilation of the regional budget and reports 
• Assist with the procurement of office consumables, equipment and services 
• Making sure that all office documents are updated and stored safely in accordance with the SOP) 
• Assisting with the managing the use of company assets e.g vehicles, computers, observation equipment etc. 
• Monitor the Adherence to Health and Safety requirements of the Region. 
• Assist with the compilation or coordination of documents required for the various regional audits 
• Assist with the implementation of head office and/or other regional office’s initiatives or projects 
• Take minutes during various management meetings 
• Provide support to all Regional offices. (General Administration) 
 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
• Post-Matric qualification in Secretarial or Administration. 
• Two years relevant experience in a similar role 
• Driver’s license is an added advantage 
• Basic computer skill especially Microsoft package 
• Good Communication skills 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Good organisational and planning skills 
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to work overtime when required
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A comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications should be emailed (with the name of the position and relevant reference number in the subject line) to: recruitment1@weathersa.co.za
 
Please Note: 
All applicant’s personal information received will be used for purpose of this recruitment process only. 
 
Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Sethu Mjiwu (012 367 6148) 
 
Closing Date: 22 June 2021 
 
Preference will be given People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets 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. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer SAQA certificate of evaluation must accompany foreign qualifications. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. 
 
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-Ref. Off- Admin- FRST WS03/062021