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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) - SENIOR MANAGER: CLIMATE SERVICES
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:
SENIOR MANAGER: CLIMATE SERVICES
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS01/112021)
Job Summary: To strategically lead and manage the Climate Services effort of the South African Weather Service (SAWS) by ensuring scientific and technological output.
Key Performance Areas:
• Strategically plan and coordinate the Climate Services department of SAWS in line with its strategic intent.
• Lead and manage the operations of the Climate Services department.
• Ensure SAWS’ contribution and coordination in the National Framework for Climate Services
• Formulate climate services programs in consultation with other key stakeholders
• Ensure updated and accurate climate data is available on the National Climate Database
• Provide climate information and services in support of national mitigation and adaption efforts in support of government climate adaptation policies and strategies.
• Act as an ambassador for SAWS's climate services and undertake high level consultation on policy issues with government departments, major industry groups, the media, etc
• Represent SAWS and South Africa at appropriate World Meteorological Organisation constituent body sessions
• Manage the Climate Services team’s performance according to the agreed performance standards and measure it bi-annually.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to implement the identified revenue strategy and seek additional revenue streams
Key Performance Areas:
• Strategically plan and coordinate the Climate Services department of SAWS in line with its strategic intent.
• Lead and manage the operations of the Climate Services department.
• Ensure SAWS’ contribution and coordination in the National Framework for Climate Services
• Formulate climate services programs in consultation with other key stakeholders
• Ensure updated and accurate climate data is available on the National Climate Database
• Provide climate information and services in support of national mitigation and adaption efforts in support of government climate adaptation policies and strategies.
• Act as an ambassador for SAWS's climate services and undertake high level consultation on policy issues with government departments, major industry groups, the media, etc
• Represent SAWS and South Africa at appropriate World Meteorological Organisation constituent body sessions
• Manage the Climate Services team’s performance according to the agreed performance standards and measure it bi-annually.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to implement the identified revenue strategy and seek additional revenue streams
Minimum Requirements:
• PHD in Atmospheric Science or Related (NQF10)
• 10 years’ experience in Meteorology/Climatology/Earth Science with Atmospheric Science related management, 5 of which must have been at a senior level.
• Experience in dealing with national and international partners and donor funding agencies as well as respective applicable protocols
• Experience in working in a dynamic organisation, managing multi-skilled projects
• Ability to understand and apply the principles of the PFMA and the SAWS Act (Advantageous)
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Atmospheric Science
• Data/Statistical Analysis
• Project Management skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Research Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Solution-oriented science
• Passion for service excellence
Please Note:
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
No CVs from recruitment agencies will be considered
Closing Date: 19 November 2021
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 14 days 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.
All applicant’s personal information received will be used for purpose of this recruitment process only.
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT