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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: 
 


​METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN 
Salary: R202 964 – R299 114 
Centre: Calvania 
(Ref: WS01/012026) 
 
Job summary: The Meteorological Technician provides essential services to ensure the optimal delivery of the office’s outputs by delivering high-quality climate data and analysis, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, verifying and maintaining remote automatic stations. 
 
Observation:
  • Perform routine weather observation duties that include: - 
  • Providing observation reports timeously as per schedule or as per the timeliness of the client’s requests 
  • Visual weather observation and compile routine reports, 
  • Providing special reports for changes in weather. 
  • Downloading of remote observation station data
  • Collection and quality control of manual rainfall station
  • Quality control of AWS and ARS data and transmission thereof to central data base 
  • Perform routine and adhoc maintenance of SAWS Observations infrastructure (Thorough understanding of Automatic Weather Stations is required) 
 
Internal and External Customer Relations: 
  • Liaise with clients as per office plan. 
  • Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan. 
 
Total Quality Management 
  • Apply prevention and corrective action procedures on all findings related to weather observation. 
  • Promote a quality culture amongst the staff within the office. 
  • Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and intergrade it into the day-to-day activities of the office 
  • Provide assistance during audits of the regional 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 relations to OHS. 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
  • A Grade 12 Certificate with Maths and Science. 
  • Weather Observers certificate. 
  • Ability to obtain a competent Aviation Meteorological Observation (AMO) certificate within 6 months of employment. 
  • Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information. 
  • Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO. Advanced knowledge of observation tools. 
  • A valid code 08 driver’s license or be in a position to obtain a valid driver’s license within 3 months of employment.




​Please Note: 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Portia Takalani, at Tel. (012) 367 6148. 
 
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: 21 January 2026 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
This is an EE position and preference will be given to African Male/Female and Coloured Males/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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-MT WS01/012026