Full-Time Bursary - Forecasting

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.

Full-Time Bursary - Forecasting

The South African Weather Service invites graduates with a BSc Honours degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences to apply for a one-year forecasting training internship at its Regional Training Centre in Centurion. Students completing their honours degree in 2026 may also apply. Selection will be conditional on successful completion of the degree before the programme starts. Applicants from the Agrometeorology and Oceanography streams will also be considered. All applicants, including those with Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences degrees will be considered provided that the subjects studied and learning outcomes achieved are consistent with the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M) framework set out in WMO-No. 1083, 2023 edition

Reference #: FOI:01/10/2026

Centurion

Closing date: 10 Nov 2026 23:30