Jobs Available at The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

Closing date: 24 Apr 2026 23:59

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide legal support, advise and legal opinions on various legal matters, to minimize and control risks to the SAWS. 
• Provide assistance to ensure that legal documents and other contractual documents are properly drafted, negotiated, reviewed, interpreted and vetted. 
• Maintain an updated and accurate register of all SAWS’s contracts drafted, negotiated, reviewed, interpreted and vetted by the Legal Unit. 
• Conduct research on requisite legislation and case law when required. 
• Co-ordinate and manage litigation matters for and against the SAWS 
• Liaise and attend consultations with and instruct the SAWS external legal service providers (attorneys) 
• Attend Court 
• Negotiate, review, interpret, vet and draft Settlement Agreements. 
• Review pleadings from external legal service providers 
• Assist with the dispute resolution in accordance with the SAWS policies and the legislative framework. 
• Where necessary, represent the company at various levels dispute resolution mechanisms, e.g. Bargaining Forum, the CCMA etc., with the aim of managing the SAWS’ interests. 

Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• LLB or other relevant Legal Degree 
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate (Bar Council Admission) 

Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• At least 3 (three) years post-articles/ admission experience 

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Observation:

Perform routine weather observation duties that include: - 

• Visual weather observation and compile routine reports, 
• Providing special reports for changes in weather. 
• Providing observation reports timeously as per schedule or as per the timeliness of the client’s requests 
• 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. 

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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 

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Key Performance Areas: 

Commercial 

• Develop and deliver commercial training courses, including blended and distance learning programmes, aligned to client requirements. 
• Design high-quality, cost-effective training programmes and proposals for commercial clients. 
• Conduct training needs analyses to develop, promote, and report on targeted commercial training initiatives. 
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders to identify and secure commercial opportunities, in collaboration with the Business Development team. 
• Maintain and enhance the RTC Commercial Action Plan. 
• Manage and deliver commercial courses using existing training resources and/or temporary staff. 

 Qualification Management of Meteorological Technician Course 

• Upgrade and register the Meteorological Technician Course in line with the latest WMO BIP-MT guidelines, ensuring compliance with internationally accepted standards.
• Provide ongoing functional training, guidance, and skills transfer to internal and external lecturers, as required. 
• Act as a facilitator, assessor, and/or moderator in line with recognised assessment standards. 
• Oversee all practical assessments to ensure compliance with assessment and moderation principles, as well as RTC and relevant training body regulations. 
• Manage and maintain the learner database. 
• Stay abreast of international trends and advancements in meteorology and training to continuously enhance qualifications and course content. 
• Plan and coordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities for internal (SAWS) and external (SADC) operational meteorological personnel. 
• Conduct training needs analyses to develop, promote, and report on targeted training programmes for internal and international clients. 

Administration 

• Implement work agreements, performance assessments, Personal Development Plans (PDPs), and manage contracts for subordinates and contracted trainers. 
• Develop and facilitate distance learning initiatives within the RTC. 
• Support the Senior Manager responsible for the RTC in management activities, including strategic and business planning, risk analysis, budgeting, and procurement. 
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Senior Manager on key issues, results, continuous and commercial training activities, recommendations, and progress. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships between the RTC and other SAWS business units. 
• Engage with external training institutions and clients regarding qualifications and relevant courses offered by the RTC. 
• Ensure compliance with all SAWS Total Quality Management (TQM) principles. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification in Atmospheric Sciences or Meteorology, i.e. a BSc (Hons) in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences. 
• Master’s degree in meteorology preferable 
• A minimum 2-year supervisory experience 
• At least 5 years’ experience in meteorological practises especially Meteorological technician practises and understanding of the relevant WMO competencies 
• At least 5 years’ Experience as a trainer/ facilitator/lecture of different courses as full or part time lecturer/trainer 
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in weather observations and related competencies 
• Knowledge of commercial and marketing practices will be an added advantage 
• Fluent in English