General Worker x2 at South African Weather Service (SAWS)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Department 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. The SAWS strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence, providing innovative
solutions to ensure a WeatherSMART region, sustainable development and economic growth.
Paterson Grade: B1
Annual Salary Total Package: R116 259.00 – R156 204.00
Ref. WS02/022026)
Nelspruit Regional and Bethlehem Office
Job Summary:
The General Worker is essentially responsible for providing assistance to artisans, and to perform
rudimentary maintenance tasks within the office as well as at observation sites.
Key Performance Areas:
- Assist with the Installation and Inspection of remote observation sites.
- Repairing of structures that house meteorological instrumentation such as masts, stands, stays
- Perform Terrain Maintenance including such tasks as weeding, mowing of grass and ensuring
that litter and other forms of general waste is removed. - Cleaning of all indoor weather office facilities (including restrooms) where necessary
- Rudimentary maintenance of buildings where necessary
- Review applicable TQM processes
- Monitor and report on the use of assets and key infrastructure. (Asset Verification)
- Fleet management
- Control of adequate stock levels required for maintenance activities.
- Participate within the work environment in such a manner that legislative requirements
relating to Occupational Health & Safety are met. - Attend training activities asinstructed.
- Sharing knowledge and skills with appropriate stakeholders thereby promoting the strategy of
SAWS being a learning organization. - Participate in mentoring initiatives
- Seek opportunities within the work environment to acquire additional skills which would enhance
current job performance and add significant value to the operations of the office and the
organisation. - Support staff involved in exhibiting SAWS products and services at dedicated client contact events
such as presentations, exhibitions, corporate events, workshops, conventions, expos etc. - Assisting with School visits
Requirements: - Matric/ Grade 12 / NQF Level 2
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Welding and general handyman courses(added advantage)
Sharing knowledge and skills with appropriate stakeholders thereby promoting the strategy of
SAWS being a learning organization.
Participate in mentoring initiatives
Seek opportunities within the work environment to acquire additional skills which would enhance
current job performance and add significant value to the operations of the office and the
organisation.
Support staff involved in exhibiting SAWS products and services at dedicated client contact events
such as presentations, exhibitions, corporate events, workshops, conventions, expos etc.
Assisting with School visits
Requirements:
Matric/ Grade 12 / NQF Level 2
Valid Driver’s Licence
Welding and general handyman courses(added advantage)
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using thislink: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply
for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Enquiriesfor the above-mentioned position must be directed to Mr Denny Maluleke at Tel.
(012) 367 6091.
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Preference will be given to people living with disabilities in line with the SAWS’ Employment
Equity (EE) targets.
This is an EE position and preference will be given to Coloureds: Male &
Female and Indian: Male & Females. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only.
Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing
date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The SAWS
is an equal opportunity employer.
