Overview
Senior Forecaster: Marine Jobs in Cape Town at SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE
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.
Senior Forecaster: Marine
South Africa has one of the world’s longest coastlines, with a vast number of people residing near the ocean. Our oceans support our economy and form an important part of the culture and heritage of millions of South Africans. The South African Weather Service seeks a Senior Marine Forecaster to join its team based in Cape Town. In addition to the normal range of competencies and experience required of a professional weather forecaster, this candidate should be passionate about championing Marine forecasting at SAWS, with a view to enhancing safety and efficiency along our coast and in our oceans. The Senior Marine Forecaster is responsible for the generation, dissemination and general oversight of Marine weather forecasts and warnings of various kinds in METAREA VII. He/she would be expected to enhance institutional understanding of marine stakeholders to maximise the effectiveness of forecast information. Complementary responsibilities include those of Met-Area Coordinator and assisting the Regional Training Centre to implement training and assessment in line with World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) requirements.
Reference #: WS07/052026
Cape Town
Closing date: 03 Jun 2026 23:30
Title: Senior Forecaster: Marine
Company: SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE
Location: Cape Town
