www.weathersa.co.za: Weather South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a provider of useful and innovative weather, climate, and related products and services. In line with the organisation’s philosophy and ethos, SAWS has generated and implemented a Quality Management System commensurate with the highest quality standards to ensure that both its products and services are fit for use by its customers, and in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. The Management and staff of SAWS are committed to the Vision, Mission and Values of the organisation and will actively contribute to, and support all initiatives aimed at achieving its goals and objectives.

Vision

To be the foremost provider of relevant services in respect of weather, climate and related products, which contribute to sustainable development in South Africa and the African Continent.

Mission

We, in line with our quality policy statement, provide useful and innovative weather, climate and related products and services for all South Africans and the African Continent, through:
Enhancing observational data and communication networks;
Effectively developing and managing talent;
Enhancing collaborative partnerships and effectively disseminating weather products to users;
Utilising cutting edge technology to convert data into meaningful products and services for risk mitigation;
Advancing the science of meteorology, research and relevant applications;
Enhancing fiscal discipline and optimal resource mobilisation to ensure sustainability;
in order to inform decision making and contribute to the safeguarding of life and property
Shared Values

The SAWS mission will be realised through visionary leadership and competent staff who embody the SAWS total quality management principles, specifically:
Professionalism – Pride in service, passion, discipline, customer orientated.
Integrity and honesty – Trust, ethics, do what you say you will do.
Respect – Appreciating diversity, listening and hearing others, welcoming alternative points of view.
Recognition of excellence – Do it right the first time, cutting edge, best in class, outside the box, reward those who do, differentiate performance, meritocracy.
Teamwork and partnership – Proactive, interventionist, involved, integration, work together towards a common vision.
Accountability – Transparency, value for money, respect the right to recourse.