SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
SENIOR DATA QUALITY CONTROLLER
Salary total package: Negotiable 
Centre: Pretoria 
(Ref. WS01/062024) 
 
Job Summary: 
The Climate Data Unit within the Climate Service Department is responsible for archiving, capturing, and quality-controlling various climate-related data sets coming from various SAWS measuring platforms. The incumbent will be responsible for quality-controlling sunshine data, archiving the charts, capturing climate data and quality control, and scanning old historical climate and rainfall returns. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Participate in the quality control of historical and real-time climate data from the SAWS surface observation network, 
• Be responsible for the archiving of sunshine data and charts, 
• Take part in data recovery programs by capturing data and metadata and scanning various documents, 
• Have knowledge of observation methods and the inter-relationships of different climate variables, 
• Have an understanding of data acquisition and quality control of data from Automatic Weather, Climate and Rainfall Stations, 
• Have knowledge of international standards as set by WMO and ISO, 
• Provide information to Scientists and Forecasters on request, 
• Participate in the implementation of new techniques, methodologies and processes in field of quality control. 

 
Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• A Weather Observers certificate or equivalent qualification in meteorology or climatological or related fields. 

 
Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience within a meteorological or similar scientific environment. 

 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required 

• Ability to read, analyse and interpret climate data and information, 
• Excellent computer skills, especially excel, 
• The ability to work in crystal reports or SQL and the GIS environment will be an added advantage, 
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills are essential. 

 
 
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 and at Thembisa.Bixa@weathersa.co.za
 
Closing Date: 14 June 2023 
 
Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured Female and Indian Female. 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-
 
 
 
 
 

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
FORECASTER LEVEL 9 
Salary total package: Negotiable 
Centre: OR Tambo Office 
(Ref.WS02/062024)
 
Job Summary: 
The Forecaster is tasked to ensure provision of highest standard forecasting products and services to General public, commercial clients and Aviation Clients in line with national and international standards as well as best practices in support to the safety of life and property.
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Process, analyse and quality control meteorological data required for compilation of meteorological products and services. 
• Provide aeronautical weather forecasting products and services and issue warnings on hazardous weather affecting Aviation activities. 
• Monitor weather events and make decision in consultation with any other relevant office(s) to ensure alignment of weather products issued. 
• Work shifts and be able to handle shift activities in a cost-effective manner while conforming to internationally prescribed standards. 
• Be prepared to be on standby to cover shifts when need arises. 
• Conduct case studies in collaboration with the forecasting research department into operational meteorological conditions or products. 
• Self-Development (Keep abreast of new forecasting theories and techniques developed in weather services). 
• Carry out all administrative functions attached to the post, including compiling weather reports for stakeholders. 
• Ensure implementation and compliance to the requirements of the SAWS SHEQ. 
• Conduct administrative duties that are related to your work. 

 
Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• BSc Hons in Meteorology or 4-year qualifications in a relevant Atmospheric Science (i.e. Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists compliant – WMO BIP-M) with Forecasting Training. 
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in all spheres of operational meteorology. 
• Applicant must also be in possession of valid AMF competency certificate as a competent aviation forecaster. 
• Ability to interpret numerical weather products, weather charts, weather observations (surface and upper air) and weather codes, satellite imagery, and radar imagery. 
• Computer/ programming literacy will be an added advantage as the individual will also work with media software. 
• A valid driver’s Licence. 

 
Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• 3 years’ experience as an aeronautical forecaster 

 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required 

• Applicant must be ICAO AMF competent. 
• Applicant must be able to work well under pressure. 
• Applicant must be a team worker. 
• Applicant must always display positive values and well behaved. 
• Applicant must be able to work shifts 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. 

 
 
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 and at Thembisa.Bixa@weathersa.co.za
 
Closing Date: 14 June 2024 
 
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-

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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024-2025 
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship Programme. 
 
We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields: 
Marine Services (Cape Town) - Degree or Bachelor of Science: Marine, Atmospheric science, Ocean Observation, Oceanography, - 1 Position 
Marine Services (Cape Town) – National Diploma: Electrical Engineering - 1 Position 
 
Applicants must comply with the following requirements: 
• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and DOB) 
• Applicant to attach academic transcript on the Recruitment Portal, including their Qualifications 
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age. 
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience 
 
Interns will be placed at the SAWS office in Cape Town. SAWS Will not pay for relocation costs. 
 
Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00 
 
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme. 
 
 
For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Lukhanyo Ziwele at 012 367 6214. 
 
Please Note: 
Previous applicants must not re-apply 
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications). 
 
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 
Closing Date 06 June 2024 
 
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities 
 
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024