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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) - MARINE TRAINER
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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) 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 TRAINER
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS04/052021)
Job summary:
The position of Meteorological Forecaster Trainer is mainly responsible for delivering marine theory and practical forecaster competency WMO related training as well as other courses within the Post Graduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting of SAWS and to further develop and enhance the courses to the international marine competency requirements of WMO and the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Performance Areas:
• Responsible for delivering and assisting in other courses within the Post Graduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting of SAWS and to further develop and enhance these courses for use within Public, Marine and Aviation Forecasting practical’s
• Design, develop and deliver online, face to face or blended learning courses to commercial clients
• Design, develop and deliver short courses and blended courses for the continuous training of personnel in Meteorology
• Give lectures and practical training to other students of the Regional Training Centre
• Transfer all courses of responsibility including commercial courses onto the Moodle distance learning platform for online training delivery and keep them updated
• Identify risks within RTC and needs for procurement, etc.
• Responsible for linking of other external stakeholders, especially training institutions like Universities with the Regional Training Centre and the Regional Training Centre with internal stakeholders such as Marine Operations within SAWS
• Actively partake in the continuous training/training needs of marine weather forecasters in South Africa, South African Development Community (SADC) region and beyond
• Responsible for management of course administration of courses of own responsibility on the SAWS Moodle (course administration) platform
• Administrative duties, including training needs analysis, student and monthly training reports sent to the Qualification Manager: Forecasting. Knowledge of all Regional Training Centre and South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) regulations as well as WMO competency requirements for forecasters
• Stay abreast with the newest developments in the meteorological environment to be able to give effective training
• Perform scientific research in the field of interest, to become a specialist in a certain Meteorological field
• Participate in Assessor and Moderator training and any other training required as per personal development plan
• Maintain the Total Quality Management platform of RTC with respect to courses of own responsibility and for other areas when instructed to do so
• Be actively involved in other research and international programmes because of the person’s expertise
• Represent the Regional Training Centre in the area of specialization on the activities of regional and International Meteorological bodies when instructed to do so
• As SAQA representative the incumbent shall try to keep abreast with the developments in SAQA and a relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) and be actively involved with the SAQA/SETA process
• As a WMO recognised RTC, stay abreast with the latest developments in the field of forecasting such as marine competencies
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
• BSc Hons Degree in Meteorology (specializing in weather forecasting) or Atmospheric Sciences degree which is Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologist (BIP-M) compliant (WMO regulations) with weather forecasting related training.
• At least 2 years’ experience in meteorological forecasting practises of which marine weather forecasting experience will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in weather observations will be an added advantage
Attributes and Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communications skills (written and verbal) at all levels within the business and with stakeholders
• Excellent Computer proficiency
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent knowledge of meteorology
• Administrative duties, including training needs analysis, student and monthly training reports sent to the Qualification Manager: Forecasting. Knowledge of all Regional Training Centre and South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) regulations as well as WMO competency requirements for forecasters
• Stay abreast with the newest developments in the meteorological environment to be able to give effective training
• Perform scientific research in the field of interest, to become a specialist in a certain Meteorological field
• Participate in Assessor and Moderator training and any other training required as per personal development plan
• Maintain the Total Quality Management platform of RTC with respect to courses of own responsibility and for other areas when instructed to do so
• Be actively involved in other research and international programmes because of the person’s expertise
• Represent the Regional Training Centre in the area of specialization on the activities of regional and International Meteorological bodies when instructed to do so
• As SAQA representative the incumbent shall try to keep abreast with the developments in SAQA and a relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) and be actively involved with the SAQA/SETA process
• As a WMO recognised RTC, stay abreast with the latest developments in the field of forecasting such as marine competencies
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
• BSc Hons Degree in Meteorology (specializing in weather forecasting) or Atmospheric Sciences degree which is Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologist (BIP-M) compliant (WMO regulations) with weather forecasting related training.
• At least 2 years’ experience in meteorological forecasting practises of which marine weather forecasting experience will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in weather observations will be an added advantage
Attributes and Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communications skills (written and verbal) at all levels within the business and with stakeholders
• Excellent Computer proficiency
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent knowledge of meteorology
Please Note:
All applicant’s personal information received will be used for solely for the purpose of this recruitment process
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
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 recruitment2@weathersa.co.za.
No faxed or posted applications will be accepted.
Closing Date: 27 May 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 South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT- Marine Trainer