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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)
 
Private Bag X097, Pretoria, 0001 • Tel: + 27 (0) 12 367 6000 • www.weathersa.co.za • USSD: *120*7297# 
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) 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: 
 
Chief Meteorological Technician 
Salary: Negotiable 
Centre: OR Tambo (Ref: WS06/072021) 
 
Job summary: 
• Provide supervisory and technical oversight of Meteorological Observations activities performed within the Office. 
• Ensures that all systems and processes involved in Meteorological Observations are performed according to prescribed criteria and that all staff involved are informed of the most current methods and equipment that is employed for these purposes. 
• Provide training of staff on the operations of network nodes and instrumentation with the aim of enabling competence in routine maintenance and use. 
• Develop and maintain documents to support activities mentioned above and maintain the necessary records to prove system adherence and compliance with documented requirements. 

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Observation:
• Perform routine weather observation duties that include:- 
  • Visual weather observation and compile routine reports, 
  • Providing special reports for changes in weather. 
  • Providing observation reports timeously as per schedule or as per the timeliness of the clients request 
  • Downloading of remote observation station data 
  • Collection and quality control of manual rainfall station 
  • Quality control of AWS and ARS data and transmission thereof to central data base 
  • Second level quality control of data on Quality control done by meteorological technicians 
  • Upkeep of the infrastructure maintenance plan 
• Perform routine and ad hoc maintenance of SAWS Observations infrastructure (Thorough understanding of Automatic Weather Stations is required) 
 
Internal and External Customer Relations: 
• Liaise with clients as per office plan. 
• Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan. 
 
 
Finance and General Administration: 
• Assist in the control of acquired stock levels required for operational activities. 
• Assist in the effective use of assets and key infrastructure. 
• Perform routine office administration practices including lodging claims, leave processing, overtime, transport admiration, periodic reporting, administration of registers etc. 
 
Training, Development and Knowledge Management 
• Assist in all training activities related to weather observation within the office. 
• Provide mentorship and training to meteorological technician. 
 
Total Quality Management 
• Apply prevention and corrective action procedures on all findings related to weather observation. 
• Promote a quality culture amongst the staff within the office. 
• Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and intergrade it into the day-to-day activities of the office 
• Provide assistance during audits of the Regional office as required. 
• Perform regular inspections to ensure all work done is according to documented requirements. 
• Ensure that the work environment complies with legislative requirements relations to OHS. 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
• A Grade 12 Certificate with Maths and Science. 
• Weather Observers certificate and an AMO competency certificate. 
• Five years’ experience in observation and preferably as a Senior Meteorological Technician. 
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information. 
• Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO. Advanced knowledge of observation tools. 
• A valid code 08 driver’s license or higher.
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Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208. 
 
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies  to apply for the above position and load your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications) stating the name of the position & the reference number. No faxed or posted applications will be accepted. 
 
Closing Date: 13 August 2021 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to females, Africans, Indians and Coloureds (AIC). 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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-CMT2021