SAWS Jobs – 10 August 2026

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board of Directors. 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 of South Africa. SAWS is also the official provider of weather and climate information for the South African public and for commerce.

Senior LogisticsOfficer

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

• Receive requisitions with quotations and relevant documents received from the Acquisition Unit
  properly checked for compliance with SCM policies and procedures.
• Purchase orders generated accurately on the ERP System, approved as per delegated authority,
  and copies mailed to suppliers/service providers (after checking/approval by supervisors)
  ensured.
• Receive goods and check against original purchase orders and in event of technical goods ensure
  that it is checked by the end user as well.
• Capturing invoices for goods and services received on the ERP system.
  enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
  Senior LogisticsOfficer
  Paterson Grade: C3
  Salary total package: R354 136 – R477 773
  Centre: Centurion
  (Ref. WS03/072026)

Job summary: To ensure effective and efficient Logistics and Inventory Management services
to the organization while ensuring compliance in order to manage risk.

Key Performance Areas:
Logistics Management

• Receive requisitions with quotations and relevant documents received from the Acquisition Unit
  properly checked for compliance with SCM policies and procedures.
• Purchase orders generated accurately on the ERP System, approved as per delegated authority,
  and copies mailed to suppliers/service providers (after checking/approval by supervisors)
  ensured.
• Receive goods and check against original purchase orders and in event of technical goods ensure
  that it is checked by the end user as well.
• Capturing invoices for goods and services received on the ERP system.
• Follow up on outstanding orders with suppliers/service providers, and the informing of internal
  stakeholders on the delivery status of goods ensured.

Inventory Management

• Stock Requisitions checked for compliance and accurately captured on the ERP system.
• The correctly issuing out of stock from the requisition and bin card in the warehouse.
• Manage and maintain the issue and receipt register.

Capturing Invoices

• Receive and capture signed and approved tax Invoices and supplier evaluations received for
• goods delivered checked for compliance and correlation with the suppliers’ quotation and
• Purchase order.
• Tax Invoice accurately captured on the ERP System.
• Documents prepared and sent to Supervisor for reviewing/checking.

Records Management and Reporting

• Proper recordkeeping and filing in Logistics always ensured.
• Accurate weekly/ monthly and quarterly reporting as required provided timeously (Commitment
  and inventory report).

Required Minimum Education / Training

• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchase Management, Logistics Management,
• Finance (NQF6) or equivalent.
• Supply Chain Management Membership/Professional Affiliation Preferred.

Required Minimum Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience.
• A minimum of 3 years ‘relevant experience in Public Sector Supply Chain Procurement, with 2
  years in ordering and advanced excel experience.
• Code 8 or 10 driver’s license and must be able to drive.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required
Technical
Knowledge and understanding of:

• Excel
• Word
• ERP System
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Behavioral

• Compliance
• Diligence
• Efficiency
• Honesty

Living SAWS Values

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Solution-orientated science
• Passion for service excellence

Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Portia Takalani, at Tel.
(012) 367 6764.

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).

Closing Date: 03 August 2026

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ImportantInformation for Applicants:

• Recruitment agency submissions will not be considered.
• Applications must include a CV in PDF format.

Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is
an EE-designated position, and preference will be given to African males and females, Indian
males and females, and Coloured females. 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.

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Senior Manager: ICT

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) which allows it to fulfil a range of international obligations of the
government. The 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

Senior Manager: ICT
Paterson Grade: D5
TCTC Salary range: R1 139 928.00 – R1 574 225.00
Centre: Head Office, Centurion
(Ref. WS04/072026)

Job Summary:
To ensure the execution of the digital transformation strategy and manage the ICT
departmental governance, enterprise architecture, projects, applications, infrastructure,
services, cyber security and operations to enable SAWS core business operations.

The incumbents key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop ICT managers and their respective teams.
• Reporting and supporting the CIO in the execution of the ICT mandate.
• Formulation of the enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy as well
  as ensuring the effective and efficient implementation thereof.
• Formulation and implementation of the ICT governance framework, ICT policies and
  procedures.
• Co-ordination and ensure successful delivery of ICT projects.
• Manage IT infrastructure, servers, networks and applications.
• Secure IT infrastructure, servers, networks, applications and data.
• Ensure effective service management to ensure service levels are achieved.
• Ensure system security, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Monitor IT performance and resolve issues.
• Evaluate and procure IT tools and solutions.
• Manage ICT resources.
• Manage ICT budget and investments.
• Manage ICT risks and compliance.
• Address ICT audit findings.
• Liaison with both internal and external business stakeholder.
• Prepare reports to enable ICT reporting to the CIO, Executive Committee, ICT Steering
  Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.

Key Performance Areas:

• Digital Transformation Strategy
• Enterprise Architecture
• ICT Governance and Compliance
• ICT Policies, Procedures and Standards
• ICT Project Governance and Management
• Enterprise Applications Management
• ICT Infrastructure and Operations Oversight
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Vendor and Contract Management
• Cyber Security and Information Assurance
• People Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget and Expenditure Management
• Risk Management
• ICT reporting
• ICT service delivery
• Executive and Board Reporting

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• Relevant Post-Graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in ICT, Informatics, Information Systems or
  Computer Science or equivalent.

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 10 years’ related experience and 5 years ICT management experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with industry certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL,
  COBIT, PMP/PRINCE2 or relating to Cyber Security, Server Management, Networking,
  Cloud Computing.
• Enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy experience
• ICT governance experience
• Cyber incident response experience
• Experience in business analysis
• ICT project governance and management
• Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, POPI Act, ECT Act and other related
  legislation
• Experience in stakeholder relations management
• At least 3 years in the public sector

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

Technical

MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Document Management
Budgeting
Data Management and Analytics
Project Management
Asset Management
Systems Auditing
Numerical and business acumen
Knowledge of industry standards, best
practices, and trends in the discipline.

Behavioural

Innovation and creativity
Leadership
Influencing and Negotiation Skills
Networking and Collaboration
Results driven
Problem Solving
High Emotional Intelligence
Excellent Communication skills (Written and
verbal/ presentation skills)
Maintaining confidentiality

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: Mr Denny Maluleke, at
Tel. (012) 367 6091.

Closing Date:
11 August 2026

This is an EE position and preference will be given to People living with disabilities and
females: Africans, Indians, and Coloureds. 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.

Office Administrator Bloemfontein

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:

Office Administrator Bloemfontein
PATERSON GRADE: C2
SALARY TOTAL PACKAGE: R308 375 – Percentile R391 529
CENTRE: Bloemfontein
(Ref. WS05/072026)

Job summary:
Regional Administrator provides comprehensive administrative, financial, governance, and
operational coordination support to the Regional Manager. The successful candidate will
coordinate regional administrative processes across the Free State and Northwest Regional
offices, ensuring effective business continuity, regulatory compliance, efficient resource
coordination, and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate regional administrative and operational support across the Free State and
  Northwest Regional Offices.
• Coordinate regional procurement planning, contract administration, and resource
  coordination in accordance with organisational policies.
• Support regional budget planning, expenditure monitoring and petty cash
  administration and reconciliation.
• Coordinate administrative activities relating to governance, audit preparation, risk
  management, business continuity and records management activities.
• Prepare, consolidate and submit performance reports, motivations and documentation
  supporting management and Executive decision-making.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for regional technical operations, meetings, travel
  training, and fleet tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying administrative efficiencies and
  promoting cost-effective business practices.
• Support Occupational Health and Safety compliance and Quality Management System
  activities.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and maintain productive internal and external
  relationships.

Required minimum education / training:

• A National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office
  Administration/ Management, Business Management, Financial Management or an
  equivalent relevant qualification.
• A valid Code B (or higher) motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Required Minimum work experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in office administration including financial
  administration, procurement coordination, governance support, contract administration, records
  management, stakeholder coordination and logistical support.

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
367 6764.

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).

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Important Information for Applicants:

• Recruitment agency submissions will not be considered.
• Applications must include a CV in PDF format.

Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is
an EE-designated position, and preference will be given to African: Males and Females, Indian
Males and Females, and Coloured Females. 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