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 MANAGER: DISASTER RISK AND REDUCTION 
Salary total package: Negotiable 
Centre: Head Office (Centurion) 
(Ref: WS02/042024) 
 
Job Summary: 
Responsible for leading and managing the collection and dissemination of weather-related information and warnings to the public and disaster management structures to ensure preparedness, mitigation, and prevention of disasters in order to save lives and property in line with the SAWS Act. The incumbent is also responsible for positioning SAWS as the only authoritative voice for weather related information.
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Develop and implements the department’s Disaster Risk Management strategy and plans. 
• Ensure the provision of Meteorological public good services including continuous monitoring of weather forecasts and warnings which are essential for planning by key stakeholders e.g., disaster management structures, customers etc. 
• Provide scientific leadership in weather forecasting with the aim of developing techniques to improve the SAWS’ services. 
• Coordinate the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) activities as designated by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). 
• Ensure the delivery of world-class commercial forecasting services and products. 
• Ensure that General weather and related warnings are displayed on the SAWS web page. 
• Ensure the provision of Weather Media releases to wider audiences. 
• Produce reliable meteorological data, information, and reports. 
• Secure funding for SAWS projects. 
• Responsible for the implementation of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks for the department, in line with the overall risk management framework. 
• Manage the departmental performance to meets the sets targets. 
• Manage the department’s budget. 
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of the Quality Management System Ensure that all internal and external audits are addressed within the stipulated timeframes. 
• Ensure that SAWS adheres to its international obligations and conventions that South Africa is a signatory to and that the Meteorological infrastructure meets the WMO standards. 
• Maintain effective relationships with relevant organisations such as WMO, National Disaster Management Center, Regional Managers and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the department. 
• Supporting the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) with its climate change adaptation efforts and other initiatives. 

 
Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• Masters in Natural Sciences viz Meteorology /Atmospheric Sciences 
• A PhD is an advantage. 

 
Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• At least 10 years’ experience in a Meteorology environment, 3 of which must have been in a management position. 
• Knowledge of WMO related standards and practice 
• Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations 
• Knowledge of the SAWS and Disaster Management Acts 
• Experience in the public sector would be an added advantage  

 
Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required: 

• Ms Office competencies (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 
• Document Management 
• Stakeholder Management 
• Budgeting
• Total Quality Management 
• Environmental Management 
• Numerical and Business acumen 
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and trends in the discipline 
• Report writing 
• Innovation and creativity 
• Leadership skills 
• Influencing and Negotiation skills 
• Networking and collaboration 
• Results driven 
• Problem solving skills 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work flexible hours 

 
 
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: 06 May 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- WS02/042024
 
 
 
 

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SAWS is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
MANAGER: REGIONAL CENTERS FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 
Total salary package: Negotiable 
(Ref.WS03/042024)
Centre: Irene 
 
Job Summary: 
The Manager: Regional Centres for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring shall be responsible for facilitating and leading the implementation and maintenance of the requirements for the international standards ISO 17025 (E) with the aim of achieving and maintaining certification in terms of the standard. The position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the management of laboratory quality systems and ambient air quality monitoring. 
 
The Manager: Regional Centres for Air Quality Monitoring is expected to: 

• ensure that all operations are conducted safely and that persons undertaking the work do so according to SAWS policies and procedures. 
• conduct themselves professionally at all times. 
• stay abreast/at forefront of trends in the ambient air quality monitoring and laboratory quality management. 
• be innovative and solution orientated. 
• ensure a high level of customer service and satisfaction. 

 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Strategic, Business Management and Organisational Support. 
• Full life cycle management of ambient air quality and related monitoring infrastructure. 
• Laboratory Quality Management – Quality System Development, Implementation, Maintenance, Support, Participation in Quality Management System Auditing and Continuous System Improvement 
• Financial and Logistics Management.
• Human Resources Management. 

 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Four (4) Year Degree in Air quality or Atmospheric Sciences OR an equivalent or higher qualification in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering. 
• Minimum of 4 years scientific experience in environmental data collection/management/reporting, research and environmental information dissemination.
• Good knowledge of information systems used in air quality data management and laboratory quality management. 
• Expert knowledge of laboratory quality systems. 
• Knowledge of air quality and other related environmental legislation. 
• Good/expert knowledge of air quality and meteorological monitoring. 
• Expert knowledge and demonstrable experience in full life cycle management of environmental monitoring infrastructure. 
• Knowledge and experience in good corporate governance practices. 
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision delivering commercial and/or public good services by inter alia coordinating/conducting instrument testing, proficiency testing, inter-lab comparisons, instrument repair, network maintenance, data management and reporting. 
• 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. 
• Ability to manage a diverse team with varying skill levels. 
• Demonstrable project management skills and experience. 

 
 
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: 30 April 2024 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
This is an EE position and preference will be given to African Females, Coloured Males/Females and Indian Males/Females. 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-MANAGERRC-2024

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SAWS is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
CHIEF TECHNICIAN: AIR QUALITY SERVICES 
Total salary package: Negotiable 
(Ref.WS04/042024)
Centre: Irene 
 
Job Summary: 
This position is responsible for the operation, 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-DFFE MoU and requirements of the 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa. 
 
Responsibilities:

• 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 installation manuals. 
• Commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions. 
• Perform major and minor repairs to monitoring equipment as and when required. 
• 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). 
• Provide guidance to and assist junior staff in the solving of problems, scheduled tasks, and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure. 
• Ensure that the requirements for preventative and corrective maintenance as well as infrastructure recapitalization are estimated, motivated for and communicated to management and included in Departmental budgets. 
• Maintain good/productive stakeholder and client relationships and ensure > 80% client satisfaction. 
• Assist with the management and implementation of the Regional Centers for air quality and meteorological monitoring. 
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025. 
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in ambient air quality monitoring technologies and techniques. 
• Ability to work independently to solve problems and perform tasks and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure. 
• Contribute to the strategic direction and business plan of the South African Weather Service, and pay special attention to targets, transformation and recapitalization. 
• Act as a mentor to junior staff and provide support to the Regional offices and remote locations. 
• Manage air quality workshop and the job card system. 
• Ensure equipment and consumables are purchased timeously and maintain operating stock.
• Ensure project expenditure within time and budget. 

 
Minimum Requirements: 

• A 4-year qualification related to Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Environmental Management. 
• Minimum of 4 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. 
• Advanced or expert skills in ambient air quality monitoring instrument operation, maintenance and repair. 
• Advanced knowledge of ambient air quality monitoring instruments and measurement technics. 
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems as well as database management systems. 
• Knowledge of air quality legislation, laboratory quality systems, monitoring equipment maintenance and repair. 
• Code 8 driver’s license for a gear shift vehicle (manual). 
• 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 and experience.

 
 
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: 30 April 2024 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
This is an EE position and preference will be given to African females, Coloured Males/Females, Indian Males/Females 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-CHIEFTECHNICIAN-2024

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SAWS is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
SENIOR SCIENTIST AIR QUALITY SERVICES 
Total salary package: Negotiable 
(Ref.WS05/042024)
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 Scientist will assist in the provision of quality data to internal, local and international clients. The Scientist is to maintain operational air quality and atmospheric emissions databanks and quality control of air quality and atmospheric emissions data. The scientist is 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. The Scientist is expected to contribute to the development and/or compilation of new products and the establishment of new methodologies and processes that will improve service delivery to clients. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• The Scientist: Air Quality Information is expected to deliver on the following key goals and strategic objectives of the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS) as per the SAWS Strategic and Business Plan: 
• 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 the Regions and head office in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields, with respect to operational and other associated assistance; 
• Adhere to/implement national and internationally prescribed standards in respect of the air quality infrastructure maintenance and the derived data; 
• Keep abreast of the latest air quality monitoring systems and infrastructures and related developments, 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 to government, business and industry, academia, research institutes and the general public; 
• 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, installation, upgrading or maintenance of the scientific systems relevant to specific AQ research field; 
• 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 clients; 
• Participation in Quality Management System Auditing and Continuous Improvement programmes and activities; 
• Conducting administrative functions related to the post. 

 
Requirements:

• A Masters degree in Air Quality Sciences OR an equivalent or higher qualification in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics; 
• Minimum of 4 years scientific experience in data, research and information activities; 
• Good knowledge in computer and information systems, and database management systems;
• Knowledge of air quality and other environmental legislation, 
• Code 8 driver’s license for a gear shift vehicle (manual); 
• 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; 
• Skills and experience (at least 1 year) in project management. 

 
 
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: 30 April 2024 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
This is an EE position and preference will be given to African Females, Coloured Males/Females and Indian Males/Females. 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-SNIOR SCIENTIST-2024