SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES

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TALENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS12/012022)
 
Job Summary:
To implement the SAWS’ talent management strategy aimed at attracting, assessing, developing and the retention of the organization’s talent pool.
 
Key Performance Areas
Talent Attraction
• Develop programs aimed at positioning SAWS as the employer of choice and attracting the best talent
• Manage the SAWS job evaluation process, including the development of job profiles
• Together with the HRBPs, manage the recruitment and selection process
 
Talent Retention
• Manages the design, development, implementation and execution of talent management programs and initiatives that drive desired (leadership) behaviour, increase employee engagement and mobility and accelerate performance to deliver the SAWS mandate.
• Manage the talent review/succession planning process including the coordination of SAWS performance management process and the tracking of progress of employee’s Performance Development Plans.
• To ensure insights from performance reviews, PDPs and training plans address the developmental needs of employees and support the SAWS objectives.
• Measure the impact of interventions on staff performance, efficiency, employee retention, and job satisfaction.
• Drive the performance appraisal process with leaders and employees through project and communication plan and implementation
• Manages the SAWS on-boarding programme, Excellence and Long Service Awards programmes and the Employee Wellness Program
• Manages the SAWS Bursary Scheme and the Learnership programs
 
Management of Organisational Structures
• Manage the development of the organisational structures, processes, and procedures in relation to the utilization of resource with the aim of improving individual and team efficiencies and thus achieving the strategic objectives and enabling a high-performance culture.
• Continuously monitor and track candidate pipeline and report on the talent acquisition Status
 
Administration, Governance and Compliance
• Monitor and report on the progress of the development and retention initiatives and supports the evaluation of the effectiveness of the SAWS talent strategies.
• With the assistance of the HRBPs, report on the Skills Development and Management Control elements of B-BBEE quarterly or when required.
• Manage the yearly submission of the Workplace Skills Plan and the Actual Training Reports and ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act.
 
Stakeholder Management
• Manage employee engagement initiatives to aimed at making SAWS a great place to work for all employees
• Advise and coach line managers on talent management
• Regularly attend departmental management/staff meetings to give an update on talent related matters and address all queries.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management team in the sourcing of the relevant service providers
 
Required Minimum Education / Training/ Work Experience
• Bachelor’s A relevant B Degree or equivalent
• Post-Graduate qualification (advantageous)
• At least 5 years Talent Management experience – from acquisition, on-boarding, development, and termination
• Coaching and mentoring
• Change Management Skills
• Project Management
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Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Leadership
• Research and Creative Thinking
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Networking and Collaboration
• Results driven
• Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication skills (Written and verbal/ presentation skills)
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work after hours
• Media and conference management
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking, media liaison and diplomacy skills
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with the media.
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and trends in the discipline.
 
 
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: 18 February 2022
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Zoleka Makongolo, at Tel. (012) 367 6214.
 
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- W12/012022
 
 
 

 
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS13/012022)
 
Job Summary:
To develop and implement the SAWS’ overall communications strategy in line with the organisation’s mandate. The role is responsible for, among other things, providing specialist communications related advice, improving SAWS’ corporate identity, brand positioning and for producing a wide range of on and offline messaging that promotes the SAWS mandate and enhances its reputation.
 
Key Performance Areas
External Communications
• Managing the dissemination of the SAWS related information through various communication platforms including both print and electronic media, the SAWS website, social media, press conferences, various publications, and so forth.
• Identify local and international opportunities to position SAWS as the authoritative voice for weather- related warnings, as well as the provider of world class marine, aviation, air quality and climate services.
• To coordinate, facilitate and oversee SAWS’ participation in the WMO and in other key national and global programs
 
Internal Communications
• Develop and implement robust interactive and internal communication programmes that foster employee engagement e.g., newsletters, staff announcements, staff meetings and frequent CEO messages, education and topical issues and feedback mechanisms
 
SAWS Branding
• To develop strategies and related programs aimed at growing the SAWS’ brand internally through employee-targeted communication and externally through various initiatives
• Manage non-spoken communication (photographs, illustrations, infographics, and general branding) while ensuring that all key communication documents and touch points are of a high quality and are regularly updated.
• Identify target audiences, appropriate messaging, and measure success of actions in terms of the SAWS’ brand awareness.
• Together with the Human Capital Management department, identify and implement programmes aimed at communicating the SAWS’ Employee Value Proposition.
 
Annual Report
• Manage the SAWS annual reporting process
 
People Management
• Effectively lead and manage the department by maintaining a motivated team to deliver on the SAWS mandate within the allocated resources
• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values.
 
Stakeholder Management
• Develop and implement stakeholder relations programmes
• Develop a crisis management strategy
• Assist in building and maintaining effective relations with the organisation’s various stakeholders.
• Develop/ build and maintain relationships with representatives from national, regional, and international media outlets.
• Liaise with the Regulators, DFFE, DEA, Portfolio Committee, AGSA, National Treasury and other stakeholders as mandated.
• Create an effective stakeholder liaison network by, among other things, attending local community organisation meetings that are served by the company
• Maintain an updated stakeholder database.
 
Required Minimum Education / Training/ Work Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations or equivalent
• A relevant post-Graduate qualification would be an advantage
• At least 8 years in Communications/Public Relations, with a proven track record in developing and delivering brand, media and communications strategies which result in increased awareness amongst target audiences.
• Experience in working with digital technology
• At least two years’ experience in a public sector
• Proven track record in building and leading highly successful and motivated teams
• Stakeholder relations management
• At least 3 years management experience
 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Leadership
• Research and Creative Thinking
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Networking and Collaboration
• Results driven
• Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication skills (Written and verbal/ presentation skills)
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work after hours
• Media and conference management
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking, media liaison and diplomacy skills
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with the media.
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and trends in the discipline.
 
 
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: 18 February 2022
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Zoleka Makongolo, at Tel. (012) 367 6214.
 
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- W11/012022
 
 
 

 
 
 
EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE SERVICES
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS11/012022)
 
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading and managing the Corporate Services (CS) division in the SAWS (Human Capital Management, Communications, Legal and Facilities management (including security and SHEQ) Stakeholder Management and to ensure the provision of efficient and effective services to SAWS in order to support the delivery of the organisation’s mandate and objectives.
 
Corporate Services Strategy
• Develop and implement the division’s strategy in line with the SAWS objectives
• As a member of the EXCO team, drive the SAWS transformation agenda, with emphasis on Management Control and Skills Development.
• Lead the Corporate Services Portfolio towards the development and establishment of a high-performance organisation
• As a member of the EXCO Team, contribute to the formulation and implementation of SAWS strategy and Annual Performance Plans
 
Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Responsible for the development of the Division’s policies and procedures in accordance with legislative and statutory requirements.
• Manage CS operational performance, operational processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory requirements
• Ensure that the total quality management certification is implemented in accordance with the required guidelines.
• Ensure sound ethics, good governance, and compliance within the Corporate Services function
• Oversee the legal unit and related functions
 
Reporting
• Responsible for the organisational performance reporting to all relevant stakeholders including the Portfolio Committee, Annual Reporting and the relevant Board Sub-
Committee/s and Board within the prescribed timeframes.
• Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with PFMA and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards
• Provide comprehensive reporting to the Board and Sub-Committee’s on all Corporate
Services functional matters
 
Financial Management
• Develop, manage, and monitor the capital and operational budget of the CS division.
• Ensures the effective and efficient budgetary cost control.
• Monitor, recommend and implement corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to budgetary provisions, financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedures
 
People Management
• Effectively lead and manage the CS division by maintaining a motivated team to deliver on the SAWS mandate within the allocated resources.
• Manage the allocated department’s Senior Managers to ensure that SLAs have been met, contracts are managed appropriately, and that the teams’ performance is managed
• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values and manage the team’s performance.
• Determine human resource requirements taking into consideration operational needs, resource capability and any other relevant factors
• Identify and implement programmes aimed at improving the Employee Value Proposition to attract and retain talented employees.
 
Stakeholder Management and Communications
• Liaise with the Regulators, DEA, Portfolio Committee, AGSA, National Treasury and other stakeholders as mandated.
• Collaborate with the EXCO Team, SAWS management, and the Board in an effort to deliver the SAWS mandate
• Monitor the Employee Relations climate and provide advice on the appropriate action to be taken to maintain harmonious climate.
• Manage the Communications function and branding of the organisation
 
Required Minimum Education / Training/ Work Experience
• Post-Graduate degree in Business or Public Administration/Commerce/HR/Legal/Humanities (or relevant qualification)
• MBA (added advantage)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience at Executive level in business or the public sector
• At least three years’ experience in a public sector
• Proven track record in building and leading highly successful and motivated teams,
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Experience in change management
 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Policy formulation
• Strategy development and implementation
• Organisational performance measurement (strategic, operational, and financial)
• Budgeting
• Leadership and management skills
• Governance and Risk Management
• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Strong Organisational and Planning Skills
• Influencing and negotiation Skills
• Results driven
• Excellent Communication skills
• (Written and verbal/ presentation skills)
• Resilience and influential
• Maintaining confidentiality
 
 
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: 18 February 2022
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Zoleka Makongolo, at Tel. (012) 367 6214.
 
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- W11/012022
 
 
 

 
 
 
HELPDESK ADMINISTRATOR
Salary total package: negotiable 
Ref.WS08/022022
Centre: Centurion 
 
Key performance areas 
• Maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders. 
• Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware and/or software problems encountered by the SAWS end-users. 
• Receive tickets from users who have logged calls. 
• Classify and assign tickets to responsible personnel. 
• Monitor communication links and data flow. 
• Monitor operational computer processes and maintain computer networks, LAN, WAN and Internet. 
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly backups of servers by compiling reports on weekly status of backups. 
• Execute advanced administration functions on operational servers. 
• Plan hardware, software, and network equipment and printers installation. 
• Create user accounts with appropriate security controls and where possible, install software on end-user computers. 
• Assist the ICT Operations team in the analysis, the installation, testing, maintenance and upgrade of computer software and hardware. 
• Provide second level maintenance and administration of specialized systems e.g. Radar communication and Aviation Display system and Meteorological Message Switching system 
• Work with relevant teams and/or committees to schedule work activities and develop consolidated change schedules. 
• Co-ordinate request resolution and ticket closure for all the requests for change, logged problems and incidents. 
• Ensure timely resolutions to incidents/problems/other requests and advise end users on the effort and time needed to complete resolutions of problems, incidents and/or other requests. 
• Assist in developing, testing and implementation of backup and disaster recovery systems. 
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. 
• Have excellent Helpdesk and Phone skills 
• Excellent analytical skill to troubleshoot desktops, servers and software problems 
• Must have in-depth knowledge of system backups and disaster recovery procedures. 
• Exposed to industry standards and best practices in IT Service management, Customer Services, service quality 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating Systems 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft productivity software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) 
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management framework 
• Working knowledge of computer Hardware, Software and Networking 
• Multi-tasking skills and the ability to organize competing priorities. 
 
Requirements:
• A minimum of a diploma in ICT or relevant qualifications such as MCSE and A+. 
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the area of IT service desk. 
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence. 
 
Attributes and Competencies 
• Innovative, strategic and leadership capability 
• Analytical thinking and decision-making 
• Excellent presentation and negotiating skills 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills 
• Team-work skills 
 
 
Please Note: 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012) 367 6091. 
 
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: 18 February 2022 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
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 re-serves the right not to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-ICTHDA2022
 
 
 

 
 
 
INVITATION TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER ON THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE
 
Ref. WS07/022022
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) as amended (PFMA). In terms of the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, SAWS requires the services of three (3) suitable and qualified interested persons to serve as independent members of the Audit and Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the SAWS board.
 
Minimum Requirements:
a) A qualified Chartered Accountant or Registered Government Auditor or Legal Practitioner registered with the Legal Practice Council
b) An ICT Governance qualification would be an advantage;
c) At least 10 years’ experience in one or more of the following:
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Finance
• Risk management
• Legal Practice
• Public sector legal environment
d) Practical knowledge of the auditing environment will be an added advantage;
e) Must have good knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999) (PFMA), the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000) (PPPFA), National Treasury guidelines as well as other relevant prescripts within the public sector;
f) Familiarity with the King IV Report on Corporate Governance will also be regarded as an advantage;
g) At least five (5) years’ experience as a member of an Audit and Risk Committee;
h) Board participation in the public sector and/or at a public entity will be an advantage.
 
Term of Office
a) The Term of office of the independent members of the Audit and Risk Committee will be effective from 01 April 2022 to 31 December 2024, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Board.
b) This is not a full-time appointment. The Audit and Risk Committee meets at least four (4) times a year. Special meetings may be convened where deemed necessary.
 
Remuneration
a) An appointed member will be remunerated in accordance with National Treasury Guidelines.
b) All other costs and expenses are based on the National Treasury Guidelines.
 
Closing Date: 18 February 2022
 
Applications must be directed to: Ms Milicent Fatlane, Interim Company Secretary, South African Weather Service, Private Bag X097, Pretoria, 001 or be emailed to Milicent.Fatlane@weathersa.co.za. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications and Identity Document.
 
Enquiries: Ms Milicent Fatlane, Interim Company Secretary, Milicent.Fatlane@weathersa.co.za
 
 
Board Members: Ms Feziwe Renqe (Chairperson), Mr Itani Phaduli (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Sandika Daya, Ms Mmapula Kgari, Ms Nana Magomola, Prof Sylvester Mpandeli, Mr Grant Son, Dr Mmaphaka Tau, Mr Peter Lukey (DFFE Rep), Mr Ishaam Abader (CEO).
Company Secretary: Ms Milicent Fatlane (Interim Company Secretary)
 
Document Reference: CS-CMS-LETT-003
 
 
 

 
 
 
DATA ENGINEER: MARINE
Salary Total Package: Negotiable
(Ref. WS01/022022)
Centre: Cape Town
 
Job Summary:
Will work with the Marine team to develop products and services for public good and commercial applications and must have a strong programming background.
 
Key performance areas:
The candidate will be required to:
• Develop and maintain systems to facilitate data flow, collection, storage and analysis to support SAWS operational forecast and observing systems.
• Investigate ways to optimize and enhance the functioning and integration of different elements of SAWS operational systems (e.g., data acquisition from external sources, storage, and access of SAWS model output data, post processing and integration of observed and modelled data).
• Work with the Marine Unit (based in Cape Town) but also the Research and ICT Teams (based in Centurion). This may require some local travel, but more likely, frequent teleconferencing. The incumbent must therefore be comfortable working with teams both physically and remotely.
• Assist with the development of new products as required.
• Carry out administrative functions attached to the post including the supervision of subordinates, assistance in financial activities including budgeting and expenditure control, and routine office administration tasks.
• Perform functions/duties as delegated by the designated line manager and/or Senior Manager Marine.
 
Minimum Requirements:
● Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field such as Information Systems, Computer
Science, Data Science or Engineering with at least 5-10 years’ experience.
● Demonstrated experience in data engineering (e.g., development/maintenance of data management systems, APIs).
● Familiarity with both Windows and Linux computing environments.
● A background or understanding in Meteorology or Physical Oceanography would be an advantage.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work in a team, both physically and remotely.
 
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).
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
 
Closing Date: 15 February 2022
 
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. WS01/022022)
 
 
 

 
 
 
SENIOR SCIENTIST: SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
Salary: (Total Package Negotiable)
Ref: WS02/022022
Centre: Centurion
 
Job Summary:
Provide support to the Research and Marine departments ensuring that numerical models, pre-processing and post processing software needed to run the models, as well as software needed to develop products are running efficiently.
 
Key performance areas:
• Work with research and ICT teams supporting technical and computational infrastructure
• Maintain and update relevant compilers, dependencies and data streams in support of research and production activities
• Play a supporting role in the development, installation, upgrading or maintenance of the scientific systems relevant to all modelling systems at SAWS.
• Assist in evaluating research needs and advice in computational infrastructure and software needs of SAWS, in line with international standards, practices and developments
• Assist with data management activities including archiving and ensuring that the data policies of SAWS are adhered to.
• Support the analysis of large datasets related to weather, climate and applications research
• Provide support to research programmes, projects or activities related to computational and software maintained in Research
• Provide support on the development of products and processes in support of the SAWS services
• Participate in the support of relevant operational and/or meteorological systems
• Participate in all activities related to the implementation and/or maintenance of the SAWS TQM system
 
Required Minimum Education / Training:
• A Master’s degree preferably in one of the following disciplines:

• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Information Systems

• Appropriate certification
 
Required Minimum Experience:
• Systems admin experience
• Proficient in implementing, maintaining, and upgrading programming, scripting, and relevant environmental sciences software, e.g., Python, R, Fortran, C++, MATLAB, and/or Julia.
• Proficient in server maintenance and implementation and dependency control and upgrades of relevant codes as requested by users.
• Knowledge of database management systems, data modelling, and experience with related tools.
• Knowledge of high-performance computing environment
• Proficient in development of good-practices (well-structured, modular code) and version control tools (e.g., git)
• Familiarity of earth system data sets and multi-dimensional data formats would be an advantage
 
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
 
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).
 
Closing Date: 15 February 2022
 
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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- (Ref.WS02/022022)
 
 

 
 
 
SCIENTIST - MODEL SUPPORT: MARINE
Salary: (Total Package Negotiable)
Ref. WS03/022022
Centre: Cape Town
 
Job Summary:
Undertake model and product development in conjunction with team members, and the setup and maintenance of the Marine Portal and marine model operational systems.
 
Key performance areas:
• Provide technical support related to SAWS Marine operational forecast models (e.g. SWaSS, SAWS-TM), including the operational running of models and functioning of web interfaces.
• Further develop Marine web interfaces as required (e.g. creation of front-ends for clients).
• Show a keen interest and actively participate in programmes, projects or activities related to marine meteorological commercial services and public good services.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a willingness to develop skills as required as part of a growing team.
• Assist with the development of new products as required.
• Carry out administrative functions attached to the post including the supervision of subordinates, assistance in financial activities including budgeting and expenditure control, and routine office administration tasks.
• Perform functions/duties as delegated by the designated line manager and/or Senior Manager Marine.
• Represent the SAWS at meetings as requested by clients, the designated line manager and/or Senior Manager Marine.
• Share knowledge and skills with appropriate stakeholders and promote the strategy of SAWS being a learning organization.
 
Required Minimum Requirements:
● Honours degree in a quantitative or technical field such as Information Systems, Computer
Science, Data Science or Engineering with 2-3 years of experience. Relevant further education will be considered in lieu of experience.
● Demonstrated experience with basic web development and competence with Python and/or MATLAB.
● Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
● A background in, or basic understanding of Meteorology or Physical Oceanography would be an advantage.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work in a team.
 
 
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).
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
 
Closing Date: 15 February 2022
 
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. WS03/022022)
 
 
 

 
 
 
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
Salary total package: Negotiable
(Ref. WS04/022022)
Centre: Centurion
 
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the Senior Internal Auditor’s responsibility is complete the implementation of the Internal Audit plan through undertaking Internal Audit Assignments.
 
Key Performance Areas:
Conduct Audit planning
• Document the audit system descriptions and provide walk through of system descriptions
• Conduct the risk and control Matrix
• Document detailed audit programs to satisfy the scope and objectives of the assignment
• Assist with conducting opening meetings with Management.
 
Execute Audit Programmes:
• Conduct audit tests as per approved audit programme.
• Documenting detailed working papers and obtain adequate supporting documentation for audit exceptions raised.
• Provide conclusion for all working papers.
• Complete review notes raised by the Chief Audit Executive/Internal Audit Manager.
• Update challenges timely to Chief Audit Executive for resolutions.
• Perform Follow-up Audits on previous Internal Audit/AG Findings.
• Liaison with management to obtain management responses and action plans.
 
Audit Reporting:
• Finalise audit assignments (Draft Audit Report) for review by the Chief Audit Executive on time, ensuring the accurate reflection of finding details and recommendations on reports
• Attending Audit closing meetings with Management.
• Complete audit’s on time and within budget.
 
Stakeholder Management
• Maintain relationship with Auditees.
• Client satisfaction Surveys to be completed at the end of each audit.
• Attendance of Staff Meetings
• Maintain relationships with Auditees.
 
Required Minimum Education/Training:
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Internal Audit or related field.
• Studying towards a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma will be an added advantage.
 
Required Minimum Work Experience:
• At least 3 - 4 years’ experience in internal audit.
• Experience in performing Public Sector Internal Audits will be an added advantage.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Knowledge and understanding of PFMA/Treasury Regulations
• Maintain professional Independence
 
 
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).
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
 
Closing Date: 15 February 2022
 
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- WS04/022022


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SENIOR OFFICER: SCM CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Salary total package: Level 8
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS05/022022)
 
Job summary:
This role is responsible for efficient administration of SCM contracts and also provide technical advice to stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with SCM policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Establish and maintain procurement contracts register and ensure that it is kept up to date.
• Advice the Legal department and other end-users of the bid award in order to initiate the contract drafting process.
• Monitor key contract trigger points (contract signing, notice periods, contract expiry)
• Monitor spend/ payments against contract disbursement schedules.
• Advise the end-users to initiate the procurement process or extend the contract/s at least six months before the contract expires.
• Ensure compliance with good procurement contracts administration practice and compliance with SCM policies and procedures.
• Provide the Legal department with general conditions of contract and tender documentation to draft contracts.
• Assist to review procurement contract administration guidelines and standard operation procedures.
• Monitor Supplier performance before invoices are processed for payment on the system.
• Facilitate and monitor improvement plans stemming from regular contract review meetings and non-compliance issues to ensure that suppliers perform at expected levels.
• Ensure up to date and secure recordkeeping and filing of contracts.
• Engage with stakeholders on internal procedures and processes to ensure compliance and service delivery
 
Minimum Requirements:
• Diploma in Logistics /Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Registration with CIPS will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years Supply Chain Management experience in the Public Sector, with particular focus on SCM contracts administration.
• Experience using MS office software and ERP systems
 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and other relevant regulations
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Working under pressure
• Business Acumen
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Ability to work with limited supervision
 
 
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: 09 February 2022
 
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- WS05/022022


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