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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Affairs 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. 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 SAWS is therefore seeking to appoint a fit and proper person to undertake the role of an Accounting Officer in the capacity of: 
 
Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Total Package Negotiable 
Ref: WS03/112019 
Five Year Contract 
Centre: Pretoria 

 
Job Summary: 
The position of Chief Executive Officer reports to the South African Weather Service Board. The successful candidate will be required to provide strategic leadership and direction to the organization in a manner which ensures that it can discharge its legislative mandate and obligations consistent with applicable national and international standards. 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
 Provide strategic leadership and direction for SAWS to achieve its mandate 
 Drive and steer implementation of SAWS 5-year strategy including key strategic projects in line with SAWS business cycle 
 Position SAWS services in the market through networks
 Foster a high organisational performance culture and a corporate culture that promotes individual integrity, ethical practices and social responsibility 
 Ensure optimum balance between public mandate and that commercial goals are achieved 
 Manage all stakeholder relations and play an influential role to government and international stakeholders on meteorological issues and governance 
 Identify new markets and opportunities for commercial purposes 
 Ensure and increase the financial viability of the organization 
 Ensure the achievement and consistent compliance of ISO9000 accreditation 
 Ensure organizational adherence to world class corporate governance practices
 
Minimum Requirements: 
 Post graduate degree at Masters level and or MBA or equivalent 
 A post graduate qualification in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences or related sciences will be an added advantage 
 A minimum ten (10) years working experience in an Executive Position (previous experience as CEO would be an added advantage) 
 Solid knowledge of corporate governance in South Africa 
 Good understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and its regulations 
 Understanding of SAWS mandate and applicable regulations 
 Be able to work under pressure in a competitive science knowledge industry 
 
Knowledge and Competency Requirements: 
 Excellent leadership and vision 
 Knowledge of Commercial Business, Business Development, Marketing and Strategic Management of Commercial Partners 
 Knowledge of SA Government priorities & regulatory frameworks 
 In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices 
 Innovative, resource driven and visionary leader with a proven record of overall corporate leadership 
 Should exercise the care, diligence and skill as reasonably expected of a CEO 
 Excellent and highly developed human relations in a professional and unionised environment
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Note: 
 The position will be based in Pretoria, and will entail both national and extensive international travelling (shortlisted candidates must not have any existing international travel restrictions); 
 All candidates are required to conform to section 13(5) of the South African Weather Service Act, 2013; 
 All shortlisted candidates would be required to undergo security clearance at high level including verification of credentials, qualifications verification, criminal record and work experience checks and psychometric assessments 
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned position must be directed to: 
Ms. Thandi Zide, at Tel. (012) 367 6206 
 
A comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications should be emailed (with the name of the position and relevant reference number in the subject line) to the SAWS Company Secretary: thandi.zide@weathersa.co.za
 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete and faxed applications will not be considered. 
 
Closing Date: 24 November 2019 
 
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 must accept that their application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Record Reference:  HCM-ADVERT-Ref. WS03/112019