The South African Weather Service Jobs

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Company Secretary

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.

Title: Company Secretary (Re-advertisement)
Salary total package: R978 548 – R1 600 000.
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS08/072025)

Job Summary:

• To provide governance and company secretariat functions to the organisation and render an
  effective one stop service to the Board and all Board committees.
• Responsible to the Board for all Company Secretarial (Statutory and Administrative)
  functions and duties in line with corporate governance guidelines, leading best practices,
  relevant legislation and regulations, ensuring accurate minute-taking of Board meetings.

Key Performance Areas:
Governance and Compliance

• Providing the Board members with guidance to discharge their fiduciary duties and
  responsibilities in the best interest of the organisation.
• Ensure that the Board is aware of any new and relevant laws or any changes in the legislation
  that might affect the governance and compliance of the organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with the PFMA, SAWS Act and any other relevant legislation, as well as
  alignment with corporate governance guidelines and leading practices.
• Developing and reviewing Board-related policies and monitoring adherence with these and
  with the Delegation of Authority.
• Assisting the Chairperson of the Board and the Committees with the compilation of the annual
  Board and Committees calendar and work plans and ensure circulation of these to members.
• Responsible for providing timeous notice of Board meetings, preparing, and circulating
  agendas, consolidating, and disseminating Board pack presentations, maintaining attendance
  registers and minute taking.
• Communicating action items / resolutions from the Board and Committee meetings to the
  relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate, at least on an annual basis, the evaluation of the Board and Board Committees.
• Manage conflict of interest in relation to Board Members and be the custodian of the Code of
  Ethics policy approved by the Board.
• Maintain a gifts register for the SAWS Board and also for Employees and manage and report
  any conflict of interest relating to gifts received.
• Maintain the SAWS Sponsorship register in line with the Sponsorship Policy and manage and
  report any conflict of interest relating from sponsorships.

Advisory Services

• Remain the source of advice to the Board and within the company on matters of ethics, good
  governance as well as legislative, constitutional, administrative and leading practice issues.
• Remain vigilant and ensure that the Board is acting in the best interest of the organisation and
  executing their fiduciary duties with due care as well as provide advice on mitigating actions.
• Support EXCO and Board with accounting processes such as audit queries, PFMA requirements
  and reporting on the Regulator’s activities and budget reviews relating to the Company
  Secretariat division.

Document Management

• Maintaining statutory registers, minutes, resolutions and all records associated with the
  functions of the Board and Board Committees including the Declarations of Interest and/or
  any other regulatory obligations in terms of the PFMA and any other applicable legislation.
• Safe keeping and filing of Board resolutions sequentially and ensure accurate reflection and
  correspondence to the minutes.
• Ensure that each Committee chairperson has a report to be tabled to a Board meeting
  subsequent to the committee meeting, to facilitate proper engagement by the Board.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure that the Board members receive information required to make informed and effective
  decisions.
• Be the point of contact between the shareholder and the Board, through the Chairperson of
  the Board.
• Facilitating the Board’s induction and continuous development
• Ensuring that Board members are accordingly reimbursed for SAWS-related activities
• Effectively lead and manage the Company Secretariat division by maintaining a motivated
  team that delivers on their Key Performance Areas.
• Create and maintain a culture of performance.

Required Minimum Education/Training:
• Chartered Secretary (NQF 8) as accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute of
Southern Africa (CGISA) – This requirement is not negotiable.

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Corporate Governance or any relevant B Degree (NQF 7)
• Post graduate qualification will be an advantage
• Training in corporate governance, compliance, legal or business administration will be an
  added advantage

Required Minimum Work Experience:
• 5 years’ minimum relevant experience in a Company Secretary role – This requirement is not
negotiable.

• At least five years’ experience in a Public Entity
• At least 3 years’ management experience
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance
• Experience in managing board and committee meetings as well as shareholder meetings in
  line with governance practices with reference to amongst others, giving notice of meetings,
  administration of meetings, pack presentation and dissemination, maintaining attendance
  and declaration of interest registers, minute taking and feedback processes

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

• Technical Behavioural
• Corporate governance
• Company secretariat
• Business administration
• Understanding of the Legal Framework
• Ability to contribute effectively as a member
  of the senior management team.
• Results driven
• Innovative approach to legal and
  risk management
• Able to work and make decisions
  under pressure
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• (written and verbal/ presentation
  skills)
• Resilient and influential
• Maintaining confidentiality

SENIOR METEROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN: ANTARCTICA

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer.

APPLICATIONS: Western Cape: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag
X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 63 Strand Street, Cape Town or email to:
Recruitmentcoastal@dffe.gov.za

ATTENTION: Human Resource Management

NOTE: Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service
Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior
Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is
the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the
Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given
to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the
Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence
will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to
screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not
limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment
(reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to
avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for
the post will be subjected to two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and
the other will be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. The person appointed to this
position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and
employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you
have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement,
please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

POST SENIOR METEROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN: ANTARCTICA (APPROXIMATELY 15 MONTHS CONTRACT) (OC 18/2025)

SALARY R 325 101 (plus 37% lieu in benefits). Permanent SAWS employees will have a different
payment structure of benefits.

CENTRE ANTARCTICA
REQUIREMENTS BSc Degree/ BTech in Natural Science or equivalent qualification within related field, coupled
with a minimum of one year experience in surface meteorological observations or Grade 12
with National Weather Certificate coupled with 5 years’ experience in weather observation.
Previous Island Experience will be an added advantage. Technical Competencies: Project
Management, Conflict management, report writing and communication skills etc.. Candidates
must be willing to work shifts (both day and night shifts) and on public holidays, in possible
adverse weather conditions. Candidates must be punctual, dedicated, precise and be willing
to work in a team, as well as on their own.

DUTIES Oversee and coordinate surface meteorological and atmospheric research project assigned by
the Marine Section of SAWS. Exercise responsible shift management while working
independently. Effectively manage day-to-day meteorological operations and ensure the
submission of daily and monthly reports within stipulated timeframes, ensuring compliance with
WMO applicable standards. Perform surface meteorological observations, conduct upper-air
balloon releases and maintain and verify all equipment at the remote station of SANAE IV.
Conduct quality control of data, report writing and asset control. Assist other team members
with logistical and administrative tasks associated with the general running of the base. Conduct
all duties in accordance with the rules, regulations and standards as set out by the South African
Weather Service.

NOTE The successful candidate will be required to attend compulsory training (theory and practical)
at the South African Weather Service, Cape Town Weather Office. The incumbent will execute
duties at Antarctica Sanae Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental
requirements. The successful applicant will spend a full year (December 2025 to February
2027) at Antarctica. There is no option to return to South Africa before February 2027. The
ability to work and live with small groups of people is thus essential. Although the base is wellequipped with e-mail, fax and satellite telephone facilities, the applicant has to be self-sufficient
and self-motivated. The location may affect both the physical and mental well-being of the
incumbent, their family and close relationships. Candidates must be physically fit, mentally
strong and prepared for physically challenging and satisfying work. In addition the successful
candidates may often be called upon to work long hours in extreme conditions on duties
unrelated to their function. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security
vetting to determine their suitability for employment. Appointment to these positions is subject
to a rigorous medical examination as well as psychometric assessment, which will be arranged
for at no cost to the applicants.

CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2025
ENQUIRIES Ms. R Chengwe: Tel: 021 935 5700

We wish you all the best with your applications