Forecaster X2

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

Fisheries and 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:
**Forecaster X2**

**Total salary package: Negotiable**

**(Ref.WS07/092023)**

**Centre: Durban Weather Office**

**Job Summary:
**The Forecaster is tasked to ensure provision of highest standard forecasting products and services to

General public, commercial clients and Aviation Clients in line with national and international

standards as well as best practices in support to the safety of life and property.

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Issue weather and climate information including accurate and timely warnings and forecasts, to

the public and other clients, served within the Western and Northern Cape region or any area of

interest as may be deemed necessary.
- Provide specialized services such as aviation forecasting, severe weather forecasting to local

disaster management structures, forecasts for the agricultural fraternity, sports and recreation,

the marine industry, and all other weather-sensitive sectors that may require specialized forecasts

from time to time.
- Monitor weather events, analyse, and evaluate local synoptic and mesoscale weather observations

available from observation networks while on duty.
- Support commercial contracts, including the provision of weather forecasts and warning services

for Koeberg Nuclear Plant operations.
- Ability to disseminate weather information through various channels, e.g radio stations, TV, and

on SAWS social media platforms.
- Promote the SAWS brand within the Western and Northern Cape region at various organized

activities such as presentations, exhibitions, and television & radio interviews.
- Work closely with other regional offices within SAWS and the National Forecasting centers for

Public Weather Forecasting, Aviation Weather Centre, and Marine Forecasting Centre to drive the

SAWS mandate.
- Process, analyse, and quality control meteorological data required for compilation of

meteorological products and services.
- Self-Development (Keep abreast of new forecasting theories and techniques developed in weather

services).
- Assist with the implementation and compliance to the requirements of the SAWS Quality

Management System.

**Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
- BSc Hons degree in Meteorology or Honours in a relevant Atmospheric Science (i.e., Basic

Instruction Package for Meteorologists compliant - WMO BIP-M) with Forecasting Training.
- Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in all spheres of operational meteorology.
- Ability to interpret numerical weather products.
- ICAO AMF competency certificate.
- Ability to analyse and interpret weather charts, weather observations (surface and upper air) and

weather codes, satellite imagery, T-phi, and radar imagery.
- Computer/ programming literacy will be an added advantage as the individual will also work with

media software.
- Must obtain a valid driver’s Licence within 3 months of employment

**Please Note**:
**Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at**
**Tel. (012) 367 6091.**

qualifications).

**Closing Date: 15 September 2023
**Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
**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).

contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your

African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

**Record Reference **HCM-ADVERT-FORX22023