SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES

 
 
 
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 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS14/022022)
 
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
 
Minimum Work Experience and Education/Training Requirements:
• PHD in Atmospheric Science or Related (NQF10)
• 10 years’ experience in Meteorology/Climatology/Earth Science with Atmospheric Science related management, at least 3 years of which must have been at a middle management level.
• Experience in dealing with national and international partners and donor funding agencies (Advantageous)
• Experience managing multi-skilled projects (Advantageous)
• 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:
*Those that applied to the last advert need not apply again.
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: 16 March 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
 
 

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
 
SPECIALIST LIGHTNING DETECTION NETWORK
Salary total package: negotiable
Ref.WS15/022022
Centre: Centurion
 
Job Summary
The position of Specialist: Lightning Detection Network reports to Manager: Lightning Detection Network (LDN) and Web-based Camera (WEBCAM) Network. The Specialist will be responsible for the Lightning Detection Network operations. The sensor configuring for the collection, monitoring, analysis, and related data de-semination from the SAWS observation network.
 
Key performance areas
• Development of monthly maintenance plans and activities
• Plan, schedule manage the execution of maintenance activities, provide reliability reports and analysis
• Analyse LDN performance, maintenance outputs and impact of maintenance
• Provides failure analysis, recommendations and innovative solutions
• Track and monitor scheduled calibration and verification of instruments
• Analyse maintenance outputs and impact of maintenance interventions.
• Manage SCM logistics including dispatching of spares to different regions
• Ensure the maximum possible flow and accuracy of data from the LDN Infrastructure and limiting down time for calibration and maintenance purposes to a minimum
• Provides gaps analysis and solutions for improvement of maintenance processes.
• Analyse the entire infrastructure performance and provides engineering solutions
• Maintain and support lightning detection sensing data collection systems
• Oversee and guide the assembly and installation of electronic weather observation systems and associated peripheral equipment according prescribed guidelines
• Manage the planning and approval of calibration and verification plans of infrastructure and instruments
• Ensure that the deployed lightning detection sensing techniques or procedures are clearly documented.
• Monitor the quality of data retrieved from lightning detection sensing operations to determine whether procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
• Ensuring that the deployed lightning detection sensing technology complies with laws, regulations, or standards by implementing related policy and procedural guidelines.
• Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Engaging with people outside the organisation, representing the organisation to customers, the public, government, and other external source.
• Conduct research into the application or enhancement of lightning detection sensing technology.
• Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of lightning detection sensing.
• Train Technical Service personnel in the use of lightning detection sensing technology.
 
Requirements:
• BSC/BEng/B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering
• ECSA registration or ECSA related Voluntary Engineering Body registered
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design, development and maintenance of processes. enterprise level software products
• A minimum of 4 years’ management experience in the area of Maintenance development.
• Exposure to maintenance planning and support services
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Software Programming (C/C++/C#, Python, Java, Linux, etc.)
• Lightning Detection sensor, science and technology experience.
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills are essential
• Must demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, coaching and mentoring
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence with own transport is essential
 
 
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: 11 March 2022
 
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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position.
The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-LDN2022