Job Description

Declaration

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.

Meteorological Trainer

The position of Meteorological Technician Trainer is mainly responsible to facilitate meteorological training within the South-African Weather Service (SAWS) Regional Training Centre (RTC). Meteorological training includes theoretical and practical training based on the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT) of the WMO, comprising of Meteorological concepts, circulations Coding synoptic and aviation messages, as well as WMO competencies, quality control of climate data and research related training. Training will be conducted according to the specifications of the qualifications: Occupational Certificate: Meteorological Technician, Occupational Certificate: Aviation Meteorological Observer and the National Certificate: Weather Observations. The incumbent will also conduct continuous training of meteorological personnel within SAWS and beyond. The Meteorological Trainer is further expected to develop and enhance the courses according to WMO qualification and competency requirements, ICAO competency requirements, and the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Reference #:

WS02/112025


Centurion

Closing date:

03 Dec 2025 23:30