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Senior Meteorological Technician

The South African Weather Service (SAWS)·Mpumalanga, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
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-Closes Nov 10, 2026

Salary total package:

  • R283 563 -R 356 709

Job Summary:

  • The Senior Meteorological Technician provides technical expertise as an Aeronautical Meteorological Observer, as well as maintenance of meteorological instruments assigned to the Nelspruit 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 non-routine maintenance, including for Air Quality monitoring stations.
  • Perform quality control of meteorological data before submitting to SAWS database
  • 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:

  • Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5, WMO BIP-MT compliant)
  • NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science)
  • ICAO AMO competency certificate
  • Required Minimum Knowledge of ICAO Annex 3 standards

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

Behavioral

  • 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

Deadline:5th November,2026

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Company

The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

Location

Mpumalanga, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 10, 2026

Created

October 30, 2026

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