Compliance Officer 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:
Title: COMPLIANCE OFFICER (24-MONTH CONTRACT)
Patterson Grade: C4
Total Cost to Company: R453 204- R560 478
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS10/102026)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join our Governance, Risk and
Compliance (GRC) Division. The successful candidate will play a strategic support role in
strengthening organisational governance, ensuring compliance with legislation, and upholding the
highest standards of ethical conduct.
This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who thrives in a regulated environment and is
passionate about contributing to accountable and transparent corporate governance.
Key Performance Areas:
- Compliance Framework
- Support the drafting, implementation and maintenance of the Compliance Management
Framework. - Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, and governance codes.
- Maintain a centralised compliance register and track divisional compliance submissions.
- Conduct quarterly compliance reviews.
- Research, draft and update organisational policies.
- Compliance Risk Management
- Facilitate identification, assessment and mitigation of compliance risks.
- Maintain the Compliance Risk and Issues Register.
- Monitor corrective actions and mitigation plans.
- B-BBEE Verification Coordination
- Coordinate annual SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification processes.
- Track compliance with the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
- POPIA Compliance
Coordination of the POPI and PAIA compliance review
Monitor and report POPI and PAIA compliance - Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
- Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Support the Senior Manager in liaising with regulators.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory queries and ensure timely statutory reporting.
- Administrative & Secretariat Support
- Coordinate divisional committee meetings and assist with meeting packs and minutes.
- Manage divisional procurement, travel, payments, and contract registers.
- Support Quality Management System implementation and act as SHEQ champion.
- Training & Awareness
- Develop compliance awareness and induction material.
- Support delivery of training sessions across the organisation.
- Monitoring & Reporting
Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and report material breaches.
Prepare compliance reports for internal and board-level committees.
Required Minimum Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Compliance Management, Law-related,
Management, or equivalent NQF 6 or 7 qualifications.
Certificate in Compliance Management (advantageous).
Professional membership with a recognised compliance/gov body (advantageous).
Required Minimum Work Experience:
At least 5 years’ experience in compliance management.
Experience within a PFMA-governed entity or SOE (advantageous).
Experience preparing governance or committee-level reports.
Experience in a governance/risk/compliance environment advantageous.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required
Technical
Knowledge of the King Code, PFMA, governance best practices, and regulatory reporting.
Strong document and records management skills.
Analytical ability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Behavioural
Ethical, reliable, and confidential.
Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation.
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
Please Note:
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).
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
367 6091.
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. 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- WS10/102026
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