Senior Meteorological Technician

The South African Weather Service; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A national weather service provider is looking for a Senior Meteorological Technician in Cape Town. The role involves performing weather observations, managing meteorological data, and maintaining observation equipment. The ideal candidate must have relevant qualifications and a minimum of three years’ experience in a meteorological environment, contributing to high-quality weather practices and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience within the Meteorological Environment.
• Must hold a code 8 driver’s license.
• Completing training as per WMO BIP-T requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely visual weather observations.
• Collect meteorological and climate data.
• Install and maintain weather observation equipment.

Skills

Meteorological data analysis

Weather observation

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate

Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5)

ICAO AMO competency certificate

Job description

Job title: Senior Meteorological Technician

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: October 17, 2025

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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

• NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science) and Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• ICAO AMO competency certificate
• WMO BIP-T requirements

Required Minimum Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience within the Meteorological Environment
• A code 8 driver’s license
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