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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) - METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINER
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 Organization (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:
Meteorological Technician Trainer
Regional Training Centre
Salary Total Package: Negotiable
Ref: WS09/032020
Centre: Pretoria
Job Summary:
The position of Meteorological Technician Trainer is mainly responsible for delivering theoretical and practical training for Coding synoptic and aviation messages, including WMO aviation competencies, quality control of climate data and research related training as well as other courses within the National Certificate: Weather Observations of SAWS and to further develop and enhance the courses according to WMO qualification and competency requirements and the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Performance Areas:
• Deliver theoretical lectures and practical training to students of the Regional Training Centre
• Responsible for developing and enhancing courses of responsibility within the National Certificate: Weather Observations of SAWS and to assist in other courses of the National Certificate: Weather Observations, when required
• 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
• Transfer all courses of responsibility onto the Moodle distance learning platform for online training delivery and keep them updated
• Manage the course administration of courses of own responsibility, including commercial courses, on the SAWS Moodle platform
• Identify risks within RTC and needs for procurement, etc
• Responsible for linking of other external stakeholders, especially training institutions, with the Regional Training Centre and the Regional Training Centre with internal stakeholders, where applicable
• Actively partake in the continuous training/training needs analysis of Meteorological Technicians in South Africa, South African Development Community (SADC) region and beyond
• Receive and respond to meteorological enquiries
• Administrative duties, including training needs analysis, student and monthly training reports sent to the Qualification Manager: Observations.
• Knowledge of all Regional Training Centre and South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) regulations as well as WMO competency requirements for Meteorological Technicians
• 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
• Act as research leader for students within the National Certificate: Weather Observations course
• 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) as well as the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations, and be actively involved with the above-mentioned process
• As a WMO recognised RTC, stay abreast with the latest developments in the field of Meteorological Technician such as all relevant Meteorological Technician competencies
Minimum Requirements:
• An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification in Atmospheric Sciences or Meteorology. [A BSc (Hons) in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences with relevant Observational experience. or a BTech (light current) with National Certificate: Weather Observation (or equivalent) are recommended]
• A minimum of 4 years within the meteorological practices
• Fluent in English
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in weather observations, including Aviation Observer Competencies, and quality control of climate data and research applications will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of electronics can 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
• Transfer all courses of responsibility onto the Moodle distance learning platform for online training delivery and keep them updated
• Manage the course administration of courses of own responsibility, including commercial courses, on the SAWS Moodle platform
• Identify risks within RTC and needs for procurement, etc
• Responsible for linking of other external stakeholders, especially training institutions, with the Regional Training Centre and the Regional Training Centre with internal stakeholders, where applicable
• Actively partake in the continuous training/training needs analysis of Meteorological Technicians in South Africa, South African Development Community (SADC) region and beyond
• Receive and respond to meteorological enquiries
• Administrative duties, including training needs analysis, student and monthly training reports sent to the Qualification Manager: Observations.
• Knowledge of all Regional Training Centre and South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) regulations as well as WMO competency requirements for Meteorological Technicians
• 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
• Act as research leader for students within the National Certificate: Weather Observations course
• 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) as well as the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations, and be actively involved with the above-mentioned process
• As a WMO recognised RTC, stay abreast with the latest developments in the field of Meteorological Technician such as all relevant Meteorological Technician competencies
Minimum Requirements:
• An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification in Atmospheric Sciences or Meteorology. [A BSc (Hons) in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences with relevant Observational experience. or a BTech (light current) with National Certificate: Weather Observation (or equivalent) are recommended]
• A minimum of 4 years within the meteorological practices
• Fluent in English
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in weather observations, including Aviation Observer Competencies, and quality control of climate data and research applications will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of electronics can 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
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: recruitment3@weathersa.co.za
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing Date 26 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. WS09/032020