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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES
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:
TECHNICIAN: AIR QUALITY SERVICES
Total salary package: Negotiable
(Ref.WS06/022023)
Centre: Centurion
Job Summary:
The position is responsible for the maintenance, development, improvement and expansion of the national ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure and other peripheral equipment of the South African Weather Service to meet the SAWS-DEA MoU and requirements of the 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa.
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintenance and improvement of existing infrastructure and development/expansion of air quality monitoring networks.
• Electronic, electrical and mechanical maintenance of the country wide air quality monitoring infrastructure on a continuous 24 hours per day, 365 days a year basis.
• Ensure data transmission and accuracy of data from the ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure.
• Perform equipment maintenance procedures as per schedule or when required so as to limit down time of infrastructure to a minimum.
• Assembly and installation of monitoring systems and associated peripheral equipment according to prescribed guidelines while under guidance from the Chief Technician.
• Active involvement in the commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions under guidance from the Chief Technician.
• Perform minor repairs to monitoring equipment as and when required under the supervision of the Chief Technician.
• Problem solving and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure.
• Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network in line with applicable SOPS and templates.
• Interaction with technical staff in the SAWS Regional and Head offices in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields.
• Strict adherence to/implementation of national and internationally prescribed standards and SOPs in respect of the air quality monitoring infrastructure maintenance and data management and reporting.
• Provision of technical support to remote locations (Background stations and Regional offices).
Minimum Requirements:
• A 3-year qualification related to Electronics, Engineering, Science or Environmental Management.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in ambient air quality monitoring or other environmental monitoring that involved equipment/instrument commissioning (including siting), instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, repair and data transmission.
• Knowledge of air quality legislation, laboratory quality systems, and air quality monitoring equipment.
• Code 8 driver’s license
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems, and database management systems
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Ability and willingness to work over-time (weekends included) as and when needed.
• Ability to travel long distance and sleep-over away from home as per maintenance schedules when required.
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: 10 March 2023
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-TECHNICIANDSQA2023
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
TECHNICIAN: AIR QUALITY SERVICES
Total salary package: Negotiable
(Ref.WS06/022023)
Centre: Centurion
Job Summary:
The position is responsible for the maintenance, development, improvement and expansion of the national ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure and other peripheral equipment of the South African Weather Service to meet the SAWS-DEA MoU and requirements of the 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa.
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintenance and improvement of existing infrastructure and development/expansion of air quality monitoring networks.
• Electronic, electrical and mechanical maintenance of the country wide air quality monitoring infrastructure on a continuous 24 hours per day, 365 days a year basis.
• Ensure data transmission and accuracy of data from the ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure.
• Perform equipment maintenance procedures as per schedule or when required so as to limit down time of infrastructure to a minimum.
• Assembly and installation of monitoring systems and associated peripheral equipment according to prescribed guidelines while under guidance from the Chief Technician.
• Active involvement in the commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions under guidance from the Chief Technician.
• Perform minor repairs to monitoring equipment as and when required under the supervision of the Chief Technician.
• Problem solving and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure.
• Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network in line with applicable SOPS and templates.
• Interaction with technical staff in the SAWS Regional and Head offices in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields.
• Strict adherence to/implementation of national and internationally prescribed standards and SOPs in respect of the air quality monitoring infrastructure maintenance and data management and reporting.
• Provision of technical support to remote locations (Background stations and Regional offices).
Minimum Requirements:
• A 3-year qualification related to Electronics, Engineering, Science or Environmental Management.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in ambient air quality monitoring or other environmental monitoring that involved equipment/instrument commissioning (including siting), instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, repair and data transmission.
• Knowledge of air quality legislation, laboratory quality systems, and air quality monitoring equipment.
• Code 8 driver’s license
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems, and database management systems
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Ability and willingness to work over-time (weekends included) as and when needed.
• Ability to travel long distance and sleep-over away from home as per maintenance schedules when required.
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: 10 March 2023
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-TECHNICIANDSQA2023
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
SENIOR TECHNICIAN: AIR QUALITY SERVICES X2
Total salary package: Negotiable
(Ref.WS07/022023)
Centre: Centurion
Job Summary:
The position is responsible for the maintenance, development, improvement and expansion of the national ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure and other peripheral equipment of the South African Weather Service to meet the SAWS-DEA MoU and requirements of the 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa.
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintenance and improvement of existing infrastructure and development/expansion of air quality monitoring networks.
• Electronic, electrical and mechanical maintenance of the country wide air quality monitoring infrastructure on a continuous 24 hours per day, 365 days a year basis.
• Ensure data transmission and accuracy of data from the ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure.
• Perform equipment maintenance procedures as per schedule or when required so as to limit down time of infrastructure to a minimum.
• Assembly and installation of monitoring systems and associated peripheral equipment according to prescribed guidelines.
• Active involvement in the commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions under guidance from the Chief Technician.
• Perform minor repairs to monitoring equipment as and when required under the supervision of the Chief Technician.
• Problem solving and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure.
• Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network in line with applicable SOPS and templates.
• Interaction with technical staff in the SAWS Regional and Head offices in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields.
• Strict adherence to/implementation of national and internationally prescribed standards and SOPs in respect of the air quality monitoring infrastructure maintenance and data management and reporting.
• Ensure that SAWS is at the forefront of the latest developments in air quality monitoring developments, technologies and techniques.
• Provision of technical support to remote locations (Background stations and Regional offices).
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
• A 3-year qualification related to Electronics, Engineering, Science or Environmental Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in ambient air quality monitoring or other environmental monitoring that involved equipment/instrument commissioning (including siting), instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, repair and data transmission.
• Knowledge of air quality legislation, laboratory quality systems, monitoring equipment maintenance and repair.
• Code 8 driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems as well as database management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Ability and willingness to work over-time (weekends included) as and when needed.
• Ability to travel long distance and sleep-over away from home as per maintenance schedules when required.
• Project management 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: 10 March 2023
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-SENIOR TECHNICIANDSQA2023
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
SENIOR TECHNICIAN: AIR QUALITY SERVICES X2
Total salary package: Negotiable
(Ref.WS07/022023)
Centre: Centurion
Job Summary:
The position is responsible for the maintenance, development, improvement and expansion of the national ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure and other peripheral equipment of the South African Weather Service to meet the SAWS-DEA MoU and requirements of the 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa.
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintenance and improvement of existing infrastructure and development/expansion of air quality monitoring networks.
• Electronic, electrical and mechanical maintenance of the country wide air quality monitoring infrastructure on a continuous 24 hours per day, 365 days a year basis.
• Ensure data transmission and accuracy of data from the ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure.
• Perform equipment maintenance procedures as per schedule or when required so as to limit down time of infrastructure to a minimum.
• Assembly and installation of monitoring systems and associated peripheral equipment according to prescribed guidelines.
• Active involvement in the commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions under guidance from the Chief Technician.
• Perform minor repairs to monitoring equipment as and when required under the supervision of the Chief Technician.
• Problem solving and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure.
• Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network in line with applicable SOPS and templates.
• Interaction with technical staff in the SAWS Regional and Head offices in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields.
• Strict adherence to/implementation of national and internationally prescribed standards and SOPs in respect of the air quality monitoring infrastructure maintenance and data management and reporting.
• Ensure that SAWS is at the forefront of the latest developments in air quality monitoring developments, technologies and techniques.
• Provision of technical support to remote locations (Background stations and Regional offices).
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
• A 3-year qualification related to Electronics, Engineering, Science or Environmental Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in ambient air quality monitoring or other environmental monitoring that involved equipment/instrument commissioning (including siting), instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, repair and data transmission.
• Knowledge of air quality legislation, laboratory quality systems, monitoring equipment maintenance and repair.
• Code 8 driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems as well as database management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Ability and willingness to work over-time (weekends included) as and when needed.
• Ability to travel long distance and sleep-over away from home as per maintenance schedules when required.
• Project management 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: 10 March 2023
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-SENIOR TECHNICIANDSQA2023
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
SCIENTIST: AIR QUALITY SERVICES X2
Total salary package: Negotiable
(Ref.WS08/022023)
Centre: Centurion
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for matters pertaining to the availability and quality control of near real time and historical air quality data managed by the South African Weather Service. The incumbent will assist in the provision of quality data to local clients and will be expected to be involved in and contribute to various projects including air quality related research and the development, installation, maintenance and upgrading of existing systems utilized by SAWS.
Key Performance Areas:
• Quality control and quality assurance of air quality data.
• Active involvement in the commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions.
• Report on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network.
• Interaction with technical staff in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields, with respect to operational and other associated assistance.
• Strict adherence to national and internationally prescribed standards in respect of the air quality infrastructure maintenance and management of the derived data.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in air quality monitoring systems and related technologies and techniques.
• Provision of near real-time, quality controlled and assured ambient air quality data and information gathered by ambient air quality monitoring stations reporting to the SAAQIS through the SAAQIS web site.
• Publication of research, air quality newsletters, official publications, legislation, Gazettes and other documents related to air quality and air quality management in South Africa on the SAAQIS web site
• Development and presentation of Air Quality Monitoring Reports
• Delivery of commercial and/or public good services through various projects including client liaison, research, development, equipment installation, upgrading or maintenance of systems, etc.
• Participation in programs, projects or activities related to commercial and/or public good services
• Development of new products and establishment of new processes that will improve the service delivery to SAWS clients.
• Conducting administrative functions related to the post.
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
• A 4-year degree in Environmental Sciences or equivalent or higher qualification in Sciences such as Chemistry and Physics
• Proven scientific experience (1-2 years) in data management, research and information activities
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems as well as database management systems
• Knowledge of air quality and other environmental legislation
• Code 8 driver’s license
• Administrative and organizational skills for varied tasks
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing of reports and scientific papers, with specific reference to air quality related topics
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret air quality data and information.
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: 10 March 2023
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-ScientistDSQA2023