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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) – SENIOR METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
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 Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) 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 METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
Salary: Negotiable
Ref. WS06/122021
Centre: National Forecasting Center, Centurion
Job summary:
The Senior Meteorological Technician is a shift-worker primarily responsible for monitoring of weather and maintenance of the electronic equipment thereof.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Observation:
• Perform routine and adhoc maintenance of SAWS Observations infrastructure
2. Internal and External Customer Relations:
• Liaise with clients as per office plan
• Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan
3. Training, Development and Knowledge Management
• Assist in all training activities related to weather observation within the office
• Provide mentorship and training to meteorological technician
4. Total Quality Management
• Apply prevention and corrective action procedures on all findings related to weather observation
• Promote a quality culture amongst the staff within the office
• Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and intergrade it into the day-to-day activities of the office,
• Provide assistance during audits of the office as required
• Perform regular inspections to ensure all work done is according to documented requirements
• Ensure that the work environment complies with legislative requirements relations to OHS.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Observation:
• Perform routine and adhoc maintenance of SAWS Observations infrastructure
- Downloading of remote electronic observation station data,
- Collection and quality control of manual rainfall station data,
- Quality control of AWS and ARS data and transmission thereof to central data base,
- Visual weather observation and compile routine reports,
- Providing special reports for changes in weather,
- Providing observation reports timeously as per schedule or as per the timeliness of the clients request.
2. Internal and External Customer Relations:
• Liaise with clients as per office plan
• Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan
3. Training, Development and Knowledge Management
• Assist in all training activities related to weather observation within the office
• Provide mentorship and training to meteorological technician
4. Total Quality Management
• Apply prevention and corrective action procedures on all findings related to weather observation
• Promote a quality culture amongst the staff within the office
• Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and intergrade it into the day-to-day activities of the office,
• Provide assistance during audits of the office as required
• Perform regular inspections to ensure all work done is according to documented requirements
• Ensure that the work environment complies with legislative requirements relations to OHS.
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
• A Grade 12 Certificate with Maths and Science,
• Weather Observers certificate and an AMO competency certificate,
• Three years’ experience in observation as a Meteorological Technician,
• A valid Code EB or Code 08 driver’s license (without endorsements.
Additional Requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Automatic Weather Stations and Automatic Rain Stations,
• Knowledge of South African Weather Service policies and procedures,
• Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO.
Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
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).
Closing Date: 14 December 2021
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
All applicant’s personal information received will be used for purpose of this recruitment process only
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE tar-gets. 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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-SMT-DRR 2021