The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is South Africa’s meteorological service and a Section 3(a) public entity under the South African government’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
The South African Weather Service is governed by a Board and is a member of the World Meteorological Organization.
The organisation became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001), as amended in 2013.
The South African Weather Service 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, the South African Weather Service 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.
The South African Weather Service provides two distinct services, namely public good services that are funded by government, and paid-for commercial services.
The Management and staff of the South African Weather Service (SAWS) are committed to the Vision, Mission and Core Values of the organisation and actively contribute to, and support all initiatives aimed at achieving organisational goals and objectives.
Vision
The vision of the South African Weather Service is – “South African Weather-related Solutions for everyone, everyday”.
The vision articulates clearly the desired end state in which the South African Weather Service is central to a situation where citizens, communities and business sectors are able to use the information, products and services across the weather, climate and related environmental space to support socio-economic development and build resilience.
Mission
The mission of the South African Weather Service is to provide meteorological solutions for improved quality of life for all in South Africa.
Meteorological solutions include:
- Weather-related solutions
- Climate-related solutions
- Air quality solutions
- Other related environmental solutions, including water.
Core Values
The core values of the South African Weather Service are:
- Integrity
- Collaborative
- Solution-oriented science
- Passion for service excellence
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Ms Sandika Daya
Deputy Chairperson
- Prof Sylvester Mpandeli
Board Members
- Ms Makua Zonde Balebetje
- Ms Ane Bruwer
- Dr Prittish Dala
- Dr Lesley Luthuli
- Ms Mpho Gift Mogodi
- Adv Ikaneng Mokgosi
- Prof Thando Ndarana
- Dr Phumudzo Tharaga
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Ishaam Abader
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Norman Mzizi
Senior Management
- Ms Petro Dekker (Corporate Services)
- Dr Jonas Mphepya (Weather and Climate Services)
- Ms Mnikeli Ndabambi (Infrastructure and Information Systems)
- Mr Nkululeko Ndebele (Company Secretary)
- Mr Asgar Noormahomed (Chief Audit Executive)
Communications Officers
- Ms Hannelee Doubell (Manager: Communications)
- Mr Oupa Segalwe (Senior Manager: Communications)
Contact Details
The contact details of the South African Weather Service are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 1263 Heuwel Road, Centurion Central (ABSA Building), Centurion, Gauteng |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X097, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 367 6000 |
| Email: | generalenquiries@weathersa.co.za |
| Website: | www.weathersa.co.za |
