South African Weather Service Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SA WEATHER SERVICES

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a public entity under the governmental Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism since 2001, and is an authoritative voice in South Africa for weather and climate forecasting.

The organisation complies with global meteorological standards as it is a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). SAWS also provides the marine, aviation and various other industry clients with weather services. It provides government funded public good services and paid commercial services.
 

ABOUT THE SA WEATHER SERVICES BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is inviting graduate students to apply for the Forecasting Internships/ Postgraduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting, for the 2024 academic year.

Candidates will partake in a 1 year training internship in forecasting, at the South African Weather Service head office, in Pretoria. The course will start 29 January 2024.

The qualification will also include the required dynamical courses as prescribed by the World Meteorological Organization. Forecasters can possibly be appointed to the following offices: Pretoria, OR Tambo International Airport, Bloemfontein, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE SA WEATHER SERVICES BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

The bursary will NOT cover any outstanding student debt or loans.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 month of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the South African Weather Service Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SA WEATHER SERVICES BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed an Honours degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences
  • You must have passed Mathematics on second year university level
  • You must have passed Physical Sciences on first year university level
  • You must have basic computer literacy skills
  • You must have good interpersonal relations

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SA WEATHER SERVICES BURSARY

Download and complete the SA Weather Service Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SA Weather Service bursary.

Please also use the following reference number in your application: REF.WS12/10/2023
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic transcript or record (on institutions letterhead or logo)
  • Completed qualification certificates (certified copy)
  • Any other merit certificates or achievements (certified copies)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Covering letter/ motivational letter (max 1 page)

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: Jannie.Stander@weathersa.co.za
(Insert the words “SA Weather Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SA WEATHER SERVICES BURSARY

3 November 2023 (at 17:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the South African Weather Service directly:
Contact person: Mr. Jannie Stander
Email: Jannie.Stander@weathersa.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact the bursary provider if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2023.

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