SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES

​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 
Salary total package: Negotiable 
Centre: Head office, Centurion 
(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 sunshine data, archiving the charts, capturing climate data and quality control, and scanning old historical climate and rainfall returns. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Participate in the quality control of historical and real-time climate data from the SAWS surface observation network, 
• Be responsible for the archiving of sunshine data and charts, 
• Take part in data recovery programs by capturing data and metadata and scanning various documents, 
• Have knowledge of observation methods and the inter-relationships of different climate variables, 
• Have an understanding of data acquisition and quality control of data from Automatic Weather, Climate and Rainfall Stations, 
• Have knowledge of international standards as set by WMO and ISO, 
• Provide information to Scientists and Forecasters on request, 
• Participate in the implementation of new techniques, methodologies and processes in field of quality control. 

 
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: 15 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- CS-SNR Data Quality Controller 2025

​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 

 
Behavioral

• 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