SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)

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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) 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: 

Re-Advertised

Title: Senior Meteorological Technician Paterson Grade: C1 

TCTC Salary range: R295 600.00 - R356 200.00 

Centre: Thohoyandou Weather Office (Ref. WS03/042026) 

 

Job Summary: 

The Senior Meteorological Technician provides technical expertise as an Aeronautical Meteorological Observer, as well as maintenance of meteorological instruments assigned to the Thohoyandou 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: 08 May 2026 

 

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 African Male/Female , Coloured Female, Indian Male/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- SNR- MET- TECH