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.

Scientist: Atmospheric Composition Research

To address challenges associated with various consequences of atmospheric composition variations, air quality deterioration and to assure environmental sustainability - the SAWS is engaged in various aspects of atmospheric composition research, innovation and solution development activities. The aim of the SAWS-ACR team includes, but is not limited to, the generation of scientifically advanced, robust and quality-controlled atmospheric composition products and services which inform/support the public, different environmental/economic sectors, and policy/decision makers. Accordingly, the SAWS-ACR team's main focus area is the chemical state of the climate and its implications. The key scientific activities of the team encompass the development, implementation and optimization of various compositional numerical models, retrieval algorithms, sector-specific interlinking schemes, multivariate data blending (deploying modelling, ground observations and satellite retrievals) and analysis systems. Under these principal premises, the scientist will participate in research, scientific innovation and system development/implementations, operational and administrative activities.

Reference #:

WS07/092025


Centurion

Closing date:

10 Oct 2025 23:30