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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)
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. 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 is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
SCIENTIST: AIR-SEA INTERACTION
Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Research Unit, Centurion
2-Year Fixed Term Contract
(Ref: WS02/052024)
Job summary
A Scientist Air-Sea interaction will conduct research on the role of local air-sea interaction in fire activity over South Africa. The candidate will assess the suitability of various indices, such as the Fire Weather Index (FWI) and Lowveld Fire Danger Index (LFDI), primarily for South African coastal areas, in close collaboration with the SAWS Research Department and other stakeholders, contributing to the development of a new National Fire Danger Rating System. Additionally, the successful applicant will collaborate and participate in other research activities with the Marine Research Unit as delegated by the Lead Scientist / Senior Manager. Experience working with the fire indices will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Areas
The candidate will be required to:
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
• BSc Honours in a related field (e.g., Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, and Physics).
• 3 years of experience in marine, atmospheric science, or a related field.
• Demonstrate understanding on air-sea interaction and boundary layer marine meteorology.
• Expertise in the evaluation of observational and model data, using meteorological observations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific data analysis and programming, specifically in MATLAB and/ or Python, or R.
Behavioural Competencies
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: 23 May 2024
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-
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. 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 is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
SCIENTIST: AIR-SEA INTERACTION
Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Research Unit, Centurion
2-Year Fixed Term Contract
(Ref: WS02/052024)
Job summary
A Scientist Air-Sea interaction will conduct research on the role of local air-sea interaction in fire activity over South Africa. The candidate will assess the suitability of various indices, such as the Fire Weather Index (FWI) and Lowveld Fire Danger Index (LFDI), primarily for South African coastal areas, in close collaboration with the SAWS Research Department and other stakeholders, contributing to the development of a new National Fire Danger Rating System. Additionally, the successful applicant will collaborate and participate in other research activities with the Marine Research Unit as delegated by the Lead Scientist / Senior Manager. Experience working with the fire indices will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Areas
The candidate will be required to:
- Actively participate in marine related programmes, projects or activities related to commercial services and public good at national and international scale.
- Assist in the development or improvement of products and services, methodologies and/or processes to improve service delivery to clients.
- Assist with the development or enhancement of validation methodology for marine related forecast models.
- Represent SAWS where appropriate and serve on national or international scientific panels/committees or specialist groups in an expert capacity.
- Continue self-development and maintain currency with regard to new developments in the fields of ocean and atmospheric sciences to ensure that SAWS continues to provide highly competitive products and services that meet the needs of the users.
- Assist forecasting department in monitoring and issuing of marine-related weather hazard warnings ahead of significant weather systems.
- Assist with implementation and requirements of the SAWS TQM System.
- Collaborate with other SAWS departments to monitor, improve and fully leverage observation and forecasting systems.
- Promote the awareness of marine SAWS products and services to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure that the work environment complies with legislative requirements in relation to Occupational Health and Safety.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
• BSc Honours in a related field (e.g., Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, and Physics).
• 3 years of experience in marine, atmospheric science, or a related field.
• Demonstrate understanding on air-sea interaction and boundary layer marine meteorology.
• Expertise in the evaluation of observational and model data, using meteorological observations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific data analysis and programming, specifically in MATLAB and/ or Python, or R.
Behavioural Competencies
- Innovation leading to implementation
- Analytical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
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: 23 May 2024
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-
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (Centurion)
• National Diploma: Information Technology - Ref# ICTOps2024 - 1 Position
• National Diploma: Information Technology/BCom Information Systems/BSc Computer Science – Ref#SecSys2024 – 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion Head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Mr. Lukhanyo Ziwele at 012 367 6214.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (Centurion)
• National Diploma: Information Technology - Ref# ICTOps2024 - 1 Position
• National Diploma: Information Technology/BCom Information Systems/BSc Computer Science – Ref#SecSys2024 – 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion Head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Mr. Lukhanyo Ziwele at 012 367 6214.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Marine Services (Cape Town) - Honours in Atmospheric Science – REF#Marine1 Position
Marine Services (Cape Town) – National Diploma: Electrical Engineering – Ref#MarineTech1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS office in Cape Town. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Lukhanyo Ziwele at 012 367 6214.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Marine Services (Cape Town) - Honours in Atmospheric Science – REF#Marine1 Position
Marine Services (Cape Town) – National Diploma: Electrical Engineering – Ref#MarineTech1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS office in Cape Town. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Lukhanyo Ziwele at 012 367 6214.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Climate Services (Centurion)
Degree: Data Science/Environmental Science or related– Ref#ClimServ - 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Sethu Mjiwu at 012 367 6148.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Climate Services (Centurion)
Degree: Data Science/Environmental Science or related– Ref#ClimServ - 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Sethu Mjiwu at 012 367 6148.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Finance (Centurion)
BCom: Business Management/Accounting or related– Ref#Fin2024 - 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Sethu Mjiwu at 012 367 6148.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Finance (Centurion)
BCom: Business Management/Accounting or related– Ref#Fin2024 - 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Sethu Mjiwu at 012 367 6148.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 17 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Technical Services (Centurion)
National Diploma: Electrical Engineering (Light current) – Ref#Tech2024 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Nokubonga Mkhize at 012 367 6059.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 16 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Technical Services (Centurion)
National Diploma: Electrical Engineering (Light current) – Ref#Tech2024 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Nokubonga Mkhize at 012 367 6059.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 16 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Marketing (Centurion)
Bachelors Degree: Marketing, Journalism, Communication Studies or related – Ref#TMark2024 - 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Nokubonga Mkhize at 012 367 6059.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 16 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024
South African Weather Service Internship Programme 2024-2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme.
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
Human Capital Management (Centurion)
National Diploma: Human Resource Management or related – Ref#2024 - 1 Position
Applicants must comply with the following requirements:
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Centurion head office. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Ms. Nokubonga Mkhize at 012 367 6059.
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date 16 May 2024
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024