Senior Meteorological Technician

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry,
Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) 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:

Title: Senior Meteorological Technician
TCTC Salary range: R245 434.00 – R356 709.00
Centre: Cape Town Weather Office
(Ref. WS01/092025)

Job Summary:
The Senior Meteorological Technician provides technical expertise as an Aeronautical Meteorological
Observer, as well as maintenance of meteorological instruments assigned to the Cape Town Weather
Office.

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 nonroutine maintenance, including for Air Quality monitoring stations.

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:

• NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science) and
  Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• ICAO AMO competency certificate
• WMO BIP-T requirements Required Minimum Knowledge

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience within the Meteorological
  Environment
• A code 8 driver’s license

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required Technical

• Organisational performance measurement (strategic, operational, and
  financial)
• Budgeting
• Leadership and management skills
• Governance and Risk Management
• Business Continuity Management

Behavioural

• Networking, Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Results driven
• Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal/ presentation skills)
• Resilience
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ability to work in a team
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure

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 Portia Takalani, at Tel. (012)
367 6148.

Closing Date: 24 September 2025

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.

We wish you all the best with your applications