Overview
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public commodity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board. The organization became a public commodity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001), as amended in 2013.As a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), it sticks to international meteorological standards and is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in South Africa.
As an Aviation Meteorological Authority, SAWS is designated by the state to give weather services to the aviation industry, marine, and a range of other identified clients and to fulfill a range of international obligations of the government. It gives two distinct services, which are named public good services that are funded by the government, and paid-for commercial services.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is offering work-integrated learning. So we invite applications for this eighteen-month (18) work-integrated learning program.
We invite all the TVET College learners living with disabilities to join our work-integrated learning program in the following fields:
- Accounting and Finance N6: 2 Positions (Reference: FIN 2024)
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
- An applicant should be a learner living with a disability who has just completed an N6 in one of the above-mentioned fields of study.
- An applicant has been unemployed for a period of less than one year after the completion of N6.
- An applicant will be required to submit their CVs on the SAWS recruitment portal (clearly outline ID, address, etc.) and should not have work experience.
Successful Applicants will get the following:
- Will be paid a monthly stipend of R5500 and will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport to the respective SAWS Centurion offices.
Please note that SAWS is under no responsibility to employ the learners upon the fulfillment of the programme.
Enquiries for the mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Nokubonga Mkhize at Tel. (012) 367 6059
For more information regarding the Work Integrated Learning Programme, send email to: (hrenquiries@weathersa.co.za)
Closing Date: 16 February 2024
Register as a user on our website using the following link: https://recruitment.weathersa.co.za/ to apply for the above job positions and upload your comprehensive CV with certified copies of your qualifications. Use the above mentioned references to indicate your field of study.
Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
About The South African Weather Service
The management and staff of SAWS are dedicated to the vision, mission, and core values of the organization and actively contribute to, and support all initiatives aimed at achieving organizational purposes and objectives.
Vision
South African Weather-related Solutions for everyone, every day
The vision articulates clearly the desired end state in which SAWS is central to a situation where citizens, communities, and business sectors can use the information, products, and services across the weather, climate, and related environmental space to support socio-economic development and build resilience.
Mission
To give meteorological solutions for improved quality of life for all in South Africa
Meteorological solutions include:
- Weather-related solutions, climate-related solutions, air quality solutions, and other related environmental solutions, including water,.
Here is their Core values:
- Integrity, collaboration, Solution-oriented science, and Passion for service excellence
