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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 Environmental 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. 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: 
 
ICT Remote Sensing Specialist
Salary: Negotiable 
Ref.WS05/032020
Centre: Pretoria 
 
 
Job Summary: 
The Remote Sensing Specialist is responsible for monitoring and configuring sensors for the collection, analysis and display of climate and weather-related data from the SAWS observation network. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Design and implement remote sensing techniques for weather and climate related data. 
• Provide technical support for the acquisition of data from the SAWS observation network. 
• Monitor data obtained from remote sensing systems to ensure meaningful results.
• Conduct research and recommend new solutions for remote sensing techniques. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards. 
• Maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
• A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field or equivalent 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Remote Sensing Specialist role or similar 
• Knowledge of remote sensing and data processing techniques 
• Knowledge of remote sensing software used in the South African Weather Service 
• Knowledge of acquiring data from weather and climate related instruments or sensors (Radar, Satellite, Automatic Weather Stations, Lightning Detection Networks, etc.) 
• Background in Programming (C/C++/C#, Python, Java, etc.) 
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems 
• Knowledge of communication networks 
• Demonstrate strong personal and organizational leadership skills 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills are essential 
• Must demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and mentoring 
• The incumbent must be to travel nationally and internationally 
• Availability after hours is a requirement
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Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: 
Ms Thandiwe Mathebula, at Tel. (012) 367 6208 
 
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: recruitment@weathersa.co.za
 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates who previously applied do not have to apply again. 
 
Closing Date: 27 March 2020
 
Preference will be given 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, please accept that your 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. .WS05/032020