SAWS: Learnerships 2019 in Pretoria
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) invites applications for the 2018 National Certificate in Weather Observations Learnership Programme. Candidates will receive training in all aspects of weather observation as per the National Certificate in Weather Observation. (SAQA QUAL ID no 58995). Successful candidates will be required to enter into a learnership contract with the South African Weather Service. The duaration of this learnership is ten (10) months observation training at the SA Weather Service Regional Training Centre in Pretoria, commencing February 2019.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 26 October 2018
Learnership Provider: South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Learnership Location: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Mthata
Opportunities are available in the following areas (Reference No.): Bloemfontein x2 (REF.WS01/10/2018), Irene x 1 (REF.WS02/10/2018), Nelspruit x1 (REF.WS03/10/2018), Mthatha x1 (REF. WS04/10/2018)
Requirements
- Candidates with a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate with 50% (D symbol) or higher for Mathematics (not mathematics literacy)
- 50% or higher for Physical Science and 50% or higher in English
The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. It is the intention of the Weather Service to promote representivity through the filling of these positions. This is an open advertisement, but candidature of individuals from the previously disadvantaged communities and females will receive preference.
For any enquiries regarding the content of the training please contact Ms. C Rae at Tel (012) 367-6019 or by email to colleen.rae@weathersa.co.za
After completion of training, successful candidates may be appointed at regional offices where shift work will necessitate having a valid driver’s license. It will thus be expected of the learnership holders to obtain a driver license within the training year, at own cost. Good interpersonal relations and computer literacy will serve as additional recommendations.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed SA Weather Service application form (download here).
In order to be considered, the Learnership application form should also be accompanied by certified copies of matriculation certificates and a testimonial. Please also state the relevant Ref. no for the respective region you are applying for. Forward the application to: The CEO, the South African Weather Service, Private Bag X097, and Pretoria 0001.
Notifications
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within a month of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. NB. For interview purposes applicants should please quote the reference mentioned at the beginning of the different adverts.
