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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:
 
Marine Engineer
Salary total package: R539 981 – R701 937
Ref. WS07/012019)
Centre: Cape Town Weather Office
 
 
Key performance areas:
Technical Functions
• Working experience in Electronics, Electrical; Mechatronics and or mechanical engineering with special emphasis on marine infrastructure • Trouble shoot and perform maintenance functions on marine electronic equipment (including bench and field repairs) • Analyse breakdown • Service the maintenance plan and schedule • Ensure availability of spares in order to minimise downtime of marine observing platforms • oversee the performance of planned and unplanned maintenance • ensure achievement of SAWS annual performance plan and agreed KPIs wrt Marine infrastructure and data • software development (programming) with special emphasis on Marine data to become compatible with SAW current data management systems • development of dissemination platforms • development of cost effective earth observing system with special emphasis on marine infrastructure • Lead Ice buoy developments • lead National HF Radar Tender process which includes national specifications criteria • Lead SAWS contribution to DEA Marine infrastructure development, deployment and data transfer.
 
 
Project and Contractor Management
• Effectively plan and execute projects • Co-operate with all other stakeholders • Ensure that the contractors conform to safety and security requirements.
 
Administrative Functions
• Attend and contribute in departmental and other organisational meetings • Cooperate and adhere for requirements of performance agreements and assessments • Compile SCM documentation and participate in SCM committees as and when required • Adhere to time and attendance standards of the organisation • Comply with SAWS policies •Report writing and presentations • Assist with budget process • writing of funding proposals • provision of high level strategic reports • assist with budget preparations which includes MTEF proposals.
General Departmental Duties
• Health and Safety duties as required from time to time • Travel local, international and at sea • Serving in various task teams.
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
• BSc:(Engineering) Experience in engineering Designs and Management of more than 5 years • MSc (Engineering) will be an added advantage • Professional Registration (ECSA). • Programming (e.g. Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
• Electrical and electronic design and repairs • ICT skills (network communication, telemetry, HF/RF/Iridium communication) • Computer Literacy. • Analytical and presentation skills • Excellent organisational and key planning skills • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) • Good interpersonal skills and Team player • Trained, skilled and able to work a theights up to 30m above ground. • Punctuality and ability to work under pressure • Adherence to SAWS regulations and policies • NO criminal record. • Commercial divers license will be an added advantage • Drivers license.
 

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Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to:Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012) 367 6091.
Complete the E1 form (can be downloaded on www.weathersa.co.za) and forward your application (Comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications) stating the name of the position & the reference number to  recruitment3@weathersa.co.za.
No faxed or posted applications will be accepted.
 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
Closing Date: 15 February 2019
 
Preference will be given to Females and 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. WS07/012019)