Office Administrator at South African Weather Service (SAWS)
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:
Office Administrator Bloemfontein
PATERSON GRADE: C2
SALARY TOTAL PACKAGE: R308 375 – Percentile R391 529
CENTRE: Bloemfontein
(Ref. WS01/092026)
Job summary:
Office Administrator provides 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, regulatory compliance, efficient resource
coordination, and high-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities include:
Coordinate regional administrative and operational support across the Free State and
North West Regional Offices.
Coordinate regional procurement planning, contract administration, and resource
coordination in accordance with organisational policies.
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 activities.
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.
Required minimum education / training:
Advanced Certificate in Secretarial / Administration (NQF 5), with some marketing diploma,
brand management, basic management skills would be beneficial.
Required Minimum work experience:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Please Note:
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: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply
for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Important Information for Applicants:
Recruitment agency submissions will not be considered.
Applications must include a CV in PDF format.
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is
an EE-designated position, and preference will be given to African: Males and
Females, Indian Males and Females, and Coloured Females. Correspondence will be
limited to short listed 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 South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- Regional Administrator: Free State & North West Region
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