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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)


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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs 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 Organization (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: 
 
METEOROLOGICAL TRAINER (METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIANS) 
Regional Training Centre 
Salary Total Package: Negotiable 
Ref: WS02/032024 
Centre: Pretoria 
 
Job Summary: 
The position of Meteorological Technician Trainer is mainly responsible to facilitate meteorological training within the South-African Weather Service (SAWS) Regional Training Centre (RTC). Meteorological training includes theoretical and practical training based on the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT) of the WMO Meteorological concepts, circulations Coding synoptic and aviation messages, including WMO aviation competencies, quality control of climate data and research related training as well as other courses within the National Certificate: Weather Observations the continuous training of meteorological personnel for delivering of SAWS and to further develop and enhance the courses according to WMO qualification and competency requirements, ICAO competency requirements, and the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 
 
Key Performance Areas:
  • Deliver theoretical lectures and practical training to students of the Regional Training Centre 
  • Develop and enhance courses of own responsibility within the National Certificate: Weather Observations of SAWS and to assist in other courses of the National Certificate: Weather Observations, when required 
  • Design, develop and deliver online, face to face or blended learning courses to commercial clients 
  • Design, develop and deliver short courses and blended courses for the continuous training of personnel in Meteorology. 
  • Transfer all courses of responsibility onto the Moodle distance learning platform for online training delivery and keep them updated. 
  • Manage the administration of courses of own responsibility, including commercial courses, on the SAWS online learning platform. 
  • Receive and respond to meteorological enquiries. 
  • Identify risks within RTC and needs for procurement, etc. 
  • Network with other external stakeholders, especially training institutions, and with internal stakeholders, where applicable. 
  • Actively participate in the continuous training/training needs analysis of Meteorological Technicians in South Africa, South African Development Community (SADC) region and beyond 
  • Administrative duties, including training needs analysis, student and monthly training reports sent to the Qualification Manager: Observations. 
  • Knowledge of all Regional Training Centre regulations, WMO competency requirements for Meteorological Technicians, as well as South African National Qualification Framework prescripts under the relevant Quality Council. 
  • Stay abreast with developments in the meteorological environment. 
  • Perform scientific research in the field of interest, to become a specialist in a certain Meteorological field. 
  • Act as research leader for students within the National Certificate: Weather Observations course. 
  • Participate in Assessor and Moderator training and any other training required as per personal development plan. 
  • Assist to maintain the Total Quality Management platform of RTC with respect to courses of own responsibility and for other areas when required to do so. 
  • Be actively involved in other research and international programmes because of the person’s expertise. 
  • Represent the Regional Training Centre in an area of specialization on the activities of Regional and International Meteorological bodies when required to do so. 
  • The incumbent shall keep abreast with the developments in SAQA and relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) as well as the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and be actively involved with the above-mentioned process. 
  • As part of a WMO recognised RTC, stay abreast with the latest developments in the field of Meteorological Technician such as all relevant Meteorological Technician competencies to be able to give effective training. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification in Atmospheric Sciences or Meteorology, i.e. a BSc (Hons) in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences. 
  • A minimum of 4 years’ work experience within the meteorological observation practices. 
  • Excellent knowledge and proficiency in weather observations, including Aviation Observer Competencies, and quality control of climate data. 
  • Fluency in English. 
  • Knowledge of electronics can be an added advantage. 
 
Attributes and Competencies: 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Good communications skills (written and verbal) at all levels within the business and with stakeholders. 
  • Excellent Computer proficiency 
  • Excellent facilitation skills 
  • Excellent knowledge of meteorology 
 
 
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: 22 March 2024
 
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. WS02/032024






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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE - WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME 2024 
 
Work Integrated Learning Programme: 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) invites applications for eighteen months (18) Work Integrated Learning Programme. 
We are looking for TVET College learners living with a disability to join our Work Integrated Learning Programme in the following field:- 
  • N6 in Accounting, Finance, Administration, HR - 2 Positions – Ref: SAWS 2024 
 
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements: 
  • An applicant must be learners living with a disability, has just completed an N6 in one of the above mentioned fields of studies. 
  • An applicant has been unemployed for a period of less than one-year after completion of N6. 
  • An applicant will be required to submit their CVs on the SAWS recruitment portal (clearly outline ID, Address etc.) 
  • Must not have work experience. 
 
Successful candidates: 
  • Will be paid monthly stipend of R5500. 
  • Will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport to the respective SAWS Centurion offices. 
 
 
Please Note: SAWS is under no obligation to employ the learners on upon the completion of the programme. 
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: 
Ms. Nokubonga Mkhize at Tel. (012) 367 6059 
For further information regarding the Work Integrated Learning Programme send email to: (hrenquiries@weathersa.co.za)
 
Closing Date: 22 March 2024 
 
NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT 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). Use the abovementioned References to indicate your field of study. 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.