SAWS: Office Administrator

Company: South African Weather Service

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

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:

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Job Summary:

To provide efficient Aviation related administration services to the Aviation team and their stakeholders, assist with ensuring the department’s compliance with the relevant legislation, SAWS policies and procedures, as well as the requisite Total Quality Management processes.

Act as the first point of call when there are incoming calls from the department’s external stakeholders

Performing day-to-day organizational support activities which are aimed at ensuring that the department unit is administratively functional and that strategic goals such as skills development and communication are met.

• Salary range: R308 375 – Percentile R391 529
• Reference Number: (Ref. WS05/072026)
• Centre: Bloemfontein

Key Performance Areas:

• Administrative, operational, and any other functions as may be directed
• Management of all diaries, including the scheduling of meetings electronically in available time slots
• Arrangement of meetings and logistical requirements thereof
• Ensure that meeting minutes are accurately captured, distributed and resolutions are Implemented
• Management of client queries and customer feedback 
• Assisting with budgeting and management of the office’s finance throughout the financial period
• Procurement of goods and services for the department
• Coordination of income and expenses for the Aviation Weather Centre
• Asset control and inventory.
• Establish and maintain an effective filing system for the department
• Travel & accommodation arrangements for the team
• Assist the team with compliance to performance management cycles
• Play an active role in the Implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System for the Aviation department

• liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Accurate record keeping and filing of all documents 
• Ensuring that classified and confidential documents are kept safely

Minimum Requirements and Attributes:

• A National Diploma in Administration or equivalent qualifications in a related field
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
• Code B driver’s license.
• Those who are not in permanent employment will be given first preference.

How to Apply 

Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012) 367 6764.

Register as user on our website using this link: South African Weather Service  to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Note: Recruitment Agency applicantsubmissions will not be considered Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to females and males, Indians and Coloureds.

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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.