Position: Chief Forecaster- Marine
Centre: Marine Research Unit, Cape Town
Closing date: 10 December 2025
requirements:
- B.sc (Hons) in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography.
- Registered for or completed an M.sc in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or Oceanography
- WMO BIP-M requirements/Postgraduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting
- At least 5 years’ of experience as a Senior Forecaster.
- At least 10 years’ overall technical experience in weather forecasting
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide technical and scientific leadership for marine weather forecasting, ensuring the
integrity and accuracy of marine products and services. - Introduce, maintain, and continuously improve a quality-assurance framework for marine high
impact weather products. - Lead and conduct marine competency assessments, including marine forecaster training, in
line with WMO recommended standards.
Position: Meteorological Trainer- Regional Training Centre
Centre: Centurion
Closing Date: 03 December 2025
Minimum Requirements:
- An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification in Atmospheric Sciences or Meteorology, i.e. a BSc (Hons) in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences.
- A minimum of 2 years’ work experience within the meteorological observation practices.
- Excellent knowledge and proficiency in weather observations, including Aviation Observer Competencies, and quality control of climate data.
- Fluency in English.
- Knowledge of electronics would be an added advantage.
Key Performance Areas:
- Transfer all courses of responsibility onto the Moodle distance learning platform for online training delivery and keep them updated.
- Manage the administration of courses of own responsibility, including commercial courses, on the SAWS online learning platform.
- Receive and respond to meteorological enquiries.
- Identify risks within RTC and needs for procurement, etc.
- Network with other external stakeholders, especially training institutions, and with internal stakeholders, where applicable.
Application:
To send your application, please visit https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
