Job Description
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an
authoritative voice for weather and climate-related services in South Africa and is a member of the
World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the
government. SAWS strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence, providing innovative
solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development, and economic growth.
The South African Weather Service is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person
to undertake the role of:
**Scientist: Software Maintenance (Re-advertisement)**
**Salary: Negotiable**
**Research Unit, Pretoria**
**2-Year Fixed Term Contract**
**(Ref**:WS05/ )**
**Job Summary
**Provide support to the Research Department, ensuring that Numerical Weather Prediction (...
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an
authoritative voice for weather and climate-related services in South Africa and is a member of the
World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the
government. SAWS strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence, providing innovative
solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development, and economic growth.
The South African Weather Service is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person
to undertake the role of:
**Scientist: Software Maintenance (Re-advertisement)**
**Salary: Negotiable**
**Research Unit, Pretoria**
**2-Year Fixed Term Contract**
**(Ref**:WS05/ )**
**Job Summary
**Provide support to the Research Department, ensuring that Numerical Weather Prediction (...
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- Location remote, remote
- Job Type Full-time
- Category Other-General
- Posted Date June 19, 2026
- Application Deadline July 29, 2026