South African Weather Service (SAWS) Office Administrator Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a public entity and the authoritative voice for weather and climate-related services in South Africa, as well as a member of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). SAWS is committed to being a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence, providing innovative solutions for a weather-smart region, sustainable development, and economic growth.

SAWS is seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic Office Administrator based in Bloemfontein. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive administrative, financial, governance, and operational coordination support to the Regional Manager. The successful candidate will coordinate regional administrative processes across the Free State and North West Regional offices, ensuring effective business continuity and high-quality service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: An Advanced Certificate in Secretarial / Administration (NQF 5) is required. A marketing diploma, brand management, or basic management skills would be beneficial.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Equity: Preference will be given to people living with disabilities, as well as African: Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, and Coloured Females, in line with SAWS Employment Equity targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional administrative and operational support across the Free State and North West Regional Offices.
• Coordinate regional procurement planning, contract administration, and resource coordination.
• Support regional budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and petty cash administration and reconciliation.
• Coordinate administrative activities relating to governance, audit preparation, risk management, business continuity, and records management.
• Prepare, consolidate, and submit performance reports, motivations, and documentation supporting management and Executive decision-making.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for regional technical operations, meetings, travel training, and fleet tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying administrative efficiencies and promoting cost-effective business practices.
• Support Occupational Health and Safety compliance and Quality Management System activities.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and maintain productive internal and external relationships.

What the Work Involves

As an Office Administrator, you will be the central point for administrative, financial, and operational coordination, directly supporting the Regional Manager for the Free State and North West offices. Your daily work will involve a variety of tasks, from organising procurement and monitoring budgets to managing logistical arrangements for technical operations, meetings, and travel. You will also be responsible for preparing critical reports and documentation that inform management decisions, ensuring that administrative processes comply with governance and audit standards, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders. This role operates within an office environment, focused on ensuring smooth regional operations and business continuity.

How to Apply

To apply for the Office Administrator position, please follow these steps:

• Register as a user on the South African Weather Service (SAWS) website.
• Navigate to the vacancies page using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
• Apply for the specific position on the portal.
• Upload your comprehensive CV (in PDF format) along with certified copies of your qualifications.

Closing Date: 22 September 2026

For enquiries related to this position, you may contact Mr Denny Maluleke at Tel. (012) 367 6764.