Fresh job vacancies at South African Weather Service (September 2024 recruitment)
Job Highlights
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is looking for fresh talent. Applications are open for various job openings.
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.
Available job openings
Meteorological Technician x3 posts
Closing Date: 04 October 2024
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic
person to undertake the role of:
Meteorological Technician X3
Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Nelspruit, Polokwane and Thohoyandou Offices
(Ref: WS09/092024)
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
Meteorological Technician
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) istherefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic
person to undertake the role of:
Meteorological Technician
Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Springbok Weather Offices
(Ref: W08/092024
Closing Date: 27 September 2024
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
Forecaster
Closing Date: 20 September 2024
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic
person to undertake the role of:
Forecaster (Level 9) – DRR
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Head office, Centurion (Ref. WS05/092024)
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
- BSc Honours Degree in Meteorology or equivalent
- 3 years Weather Forecasting experience.
- Ability to analyse and interpret weather charts, surface observations, upper air observations, weather codes, weather satellite and radar imageries.
- Ability to analyse Numerical Weather Prediction and Ensemble Prediction System products to produce weather forecasts and warnings.
- Comprehensive understanding of Impact-based forecasting.
Senior Forecaster x2 posts
Closing Date: 20 September 2024
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic
person to undertake the role of:
Senior Forecaster – DRR X2
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Head office, Centurion (Ref. WS06/092024)
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
- BSc Honours Degree in Meteorology or equivalent
- 5 years Weather Forecasting experience.
- Ability to analyse and interpret weather charts, surface observations, upper air observations, weather codes, weather satellite and radar imageries.
- Ability to analyse Numerical Weather Prediction and Ensemble Prediction System products to produce weather forecasts and warnings.
- Comprehensive understanding of Impact-based forecasting
Senior Meteorological Technician
Closing Date: 04 October 2024
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
Senior Meteorological Technician
Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Nelspruit Office
(Ref: WS10/092024)
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
- A Grade 12 Certificate with Maths and Science.
- Weather Observers certificate and a valid AMO competency certificate.
- Two years’ experience in weather observation as an operational Meteorological Technician.
- Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information.
How to Apply
You ust first read the full job advert so you have an understanding of the job description, full list of reqiurements and other specs before you apply.
To read the full job adverts, please click on the links below as appropriate:
- Meteorological Technician x3 posts
- Forecaster
- Meteorological Technician
- Senior Forecaster x2 posts
- Senior Meteorological Technician
| Advertisement | Reference | Closing Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorological Technician x3 | WS09/09/2024 | 4 October 2024 | Apply Online |
| Senior Meteorological Technician | WS10/092024 | 4 October 2024 | Apply Online |
| Meteorological Technician – Springbok (1) | WS08/092024 | 27 September 2024 | Apply Online |
| Forecaster (Level 9)- DRR | WS05/09/2024 | 20 September 2024 | Apply Online |
| Senior Forecaster – DRR X2 | WS06/09/2024 | 20 September 2024 | Apply Online |
