Get Real‑World Experience at the South African Weather Service
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is looking for fresh TVET College students to join its 18‑month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme in 2026. If you just finished an N6 in Electrical Engineering, this is a chance to work in a professional environment, earn a stipend, and gain the hands‑on skills you need to finish your National Diploma. The programme takes place at SAWS offices in Centurion, Gauteng, and starts early next year.
What is the South African Weather Service?
SAWS is the country’s official weather agency. It monitors the climate, gives early warnings for bad weather, and supports safety for the public, pilots, farmers, and maritime crews. Because weather affects so many parts of life, the work here is important and exciting.
What the WIL Programme Offers
The WIL Programme is a practical training plan that lasts 18 months. It is made for TVET College students who already know the theory but need real job exposure to qualify for a National Diploma. You will learn by doing, working alongside experts in a real office setting. The programme also matches the skills most in demand across South Africa, so the training is useful whether you want a job at SAWS or anywhere else in the tech field.
Who can Apply?
The only field we’re looking for right now is Electrical Engineering N6.
- Positions: 3 places
- Reference number: SAWSELECTRICWIL 2026
Minimum Requirements
You must meet every requirement below to be considered.
- You have just finished an N6 in Electrical Engineering.
- You have not already done more than one year of practical work after your N6.
- You can provide the following documents:
- Copies of your N3‑N6 Certificates of Achievement.
- An official letter from your TVET College confirming that 18 months of practical work are needed to earn the National Diploma.
- A CV that lists your ID number, address, and phone or email.
- If you have a disability, we give priority to your application, but you will need a medical letter from a doctor that states this.
Pay and Conditions
- You will receive a monthly stipend of R5,500.00.
- You are responsible for arranging your own housing and travel to the Centurion office.
- Completing the programme does not guarantee a permanent job at SAWS, but it is a solid step toward a career in engineering or meteorology.
How to Apply
- Create a user account on the SAWS website.
- Apply online using the reference number: SAWSELECTRICWIL 2026.
- Upload:
- A detailed CV.
- Certified copies of your N3‑N6 certificates.
- The college letter that says you need 18 months of work.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply for the South African Weather Service Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 by visiting the SAWS careers page.
Apply for the SAWS WIL Programme 2026
Important Notes
- Because we get many applications, we will only call the short‑listed candidates.
- If you do not hear back within four weeks after the application deadline on 10 January 2026, it means we cannot move forward with your application.
Deadline
- Apply by: 10 January 2026
Final Thought
This programme is a good way to turn classroom knowledge into real skill. It gives you a taste of the kind of work done by South Africa’s top weather service while earning a monthly stipend and building a useful CV. If you are a motivated Electrical Engineering N6 graduate ready to start your professional journey, consider applying before the deadline. Good luck!