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: bservational 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.