Chief Forecaster: Projects Disaster Risk Reduction

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) • remote, remote • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry,
Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) 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.
South African Weather Service (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 (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic
person to undertake the role of:
**Chief Forecaster: Projects Disaster Risk Reduction**
**Salary total package: Negotiable**
**Centre: National Forecasting Centre, (DRR) Centurion**
**(Ref. WS16/ )**
**Job Summary**:
The Chief Forecaster Projects is ...