The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of
Water and Environmental Affairs. The company became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in
terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001). It is an authoritative voice for
weather and climate forecasting in South Africa and as a member of the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) it complies with international meteorological standards. As an Aviation
Meteorological Authority, SAWS is designated by the state to provide weather services to the
aviation industry, marine and a range of other identified clients and to fulfil a range of
international obligations of the government.
The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is
an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Forecasters (x2)
Salary: R385 097 (Total Package: R506 252) per annum
(Ref.WS03/012017)
Centre: National Forecasting Centre (Pretoria)
Key performance areas:
Forecasting and Warning Services:
Work shifts and play a leading role in the issue of weather forecasts to clients and
severe weather forecasting.
Supervise the processing, analysis and quality control of meteorological data.
As a shift leader, he/she will supervise staff and the production of meteorological
products.
Responsible for the quality and timely distribution of all forecasts and observation
tasks.
Monitor weather events and make the final decision as to the issue of weather alerts.
Internal and External Customer Relations:
Liaise with clients
Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings
Promote the awareness of SAWS products and services to all stakeholders
Finance and General Administration:
Assist in annual financial planning activities including budgeting and expenditure
control
Assist in the control of acquired stock levels required for operational activities
Assist in the effective use of assets and key infrastructure
Perform routine office administration practices including lodging claims, leave
processing, overtime, transport admiration, periodic reporting, administration of
registers etc.
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
BSc Meteorology with Honours or equivalent
5 years Weather forecasting Meteorological experience. If no suitable candidate with
5 years’ experience, 3 years’ experience may be considered at the discretion of Head
of the Department.
Ability to analyse and interpret weather charts, weather observations (surface and
upper air) weather codes, satellite imagery and radar imagery.
Ability to interpret numerical weather products.
Clear understanding of SAWS policies.
Basic understanding of Public Finance and Management Act
Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
Excellent corporate communications skills (written and verbal)
Computer Skills (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Be able to respond well to pressure
Own reliable transport
Valid EB or Code 8 Drivers License is essential
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Faith Borotho, at Tel
(012) 367 6095
Applications for the above mentioned position must be submitted on form E1 obtainable
from the Weather Service offices or website (www.weathersa.co.za) and should be
accompanied by a Comprehensive CV, as well as copies of qualifications.
All applications with the relevant reference number should be emailed to
recruitment3@weathersa.co.za for the attention of Ms. Faith Borotho.
Closing Date: 10 February 2017
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will
not be considered.
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 must please accept that their application was
unsuccessful. SAWS will not pay for the relocation costs of successful
candidates.