SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES

 
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) 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: 
 
FORECASTER: AVIATION 
Salary: Negotiable 
OR Tambo Office 
(Ref. WS03/082023) 
 
Job Summary: 
The Forecaster is primarily responsible for monitoring and issuing weather forecasts. In so doing he/she ensures that a significant part of fulfilling the office’s mandate is to: Provide forecasting services which include specialized services such as aviation forecasting, assistance to local disaster management structures, forecasts for the agricultural fraternity, sports and recreation, the marine industry and all industries that may require specialized forecasts from time to time. 
 
Key Performance Areas 
Products, Services Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance 
• Generate and quality control Aviation specific forecasts, including warnings. 
• Analysis and evaluation of forecast and warning services. 
• Supervise the carrying out of METAR, SPECI, and SYNOP coded Meteorological Observations 
• Approve and/or initiate requests for additional Upper-Air Ascents as part of performing Upper Air Observations. 
 
Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation 
• Generate and quality control commercial-specific forecasts where applicable. 
• Review related TQM processes and suggest improvements. 
• Assist with the analysis of data and records to drive continual improvement.. 
 
Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance 
• Ensure updated competencies as required (e.g. AMF competency). 
• Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and integrate it into the day-to-day activities within the Office/Unit. 
• Ensure the adherence of relevant policies or policy requirements. 
• Ensure that all work performed is so done according to documented requirements. (SOP, Business Continuity plans etc.) 
• Provide assistance during audits of the office/unit as may be required. 
 
Stakeholder Management 
• Collaborate with Airport Management Centre when issuing severe weather warnings. 
• Liaise with clients to ascertain requirements, and levels of service provision excellence. 
• Communicate forecasts to all relevant stakeholders. 
• Represent SAWS in meetings with stakeholders as instructed or requested. 
• Ensure that customer communication is carried out effectively. 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
• BSc Meteorology (with Honours) or equivalent and a Postgraduate Diploma in Weather Forecasting 
• WMO BIP-M requirements 
• ICAO / WMO Competency requirements 
• A valid Drivers Licence. 
 
Behavioural and Technical Competencies 
• General Administration 
• Specialized & High-level Computing 
• Organizing, Planning, and Presentation 
• Performance Evaluation 
• Training, Coaching, and Mentoring 
• Verbal / Written Communication 
• Compilation of Routine Meteorological Reports 
• Analysis and quality control of meteorological information 
 
 
Please Note: 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208. 
 
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: 25 August 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- WS03/082023
 
 


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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: 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) 
Salary total package: Negotiable 
Centre: Centurion 
(Ref. WS04/082023) 
Job summary: 
To provide professional and efficient secretarial and administrative support to the CFO. Maintaining the CFO’s diary and arranging meetings, conferences etc. Attending meetings and taking minutes. 
 
Key performance areas: 
• Manages the CFO’s diary and schedules meetings and where applicable, book meeting rooms accordingly. 
• Drafts meeting agendas and ensure the timeous distribution of meeting packs. 
• Accurate minute taking and timeous distribution of these and matters arising from meetings. 
• Follows up on action items from meetings to ensure completion within stipulated deadlines. 
• Manage office in absence of the CFO. 
• Managing the CFOs inbox, screen all correspondence and action them where appropriate and where relevant, ensures that the CFO’s actions the items that need his attention. 
• Acting as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners 
• Coordinate the function’s compliance and annual submissions e.g., Declarations of Interest, requests from auditors, performance agreements and assessments, APP reports etc. 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
• A relevant Administration or Secretarial qualification. 
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in an executive support/science background or prior experience of working in the science environment. 
• Knowledge and experience related to management submissions. 
 
Added advantage. 
• Good administrative Skills. 
• Good organisational skills and detail oriented. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. 
 
 
Please Note: 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208. 
 
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: 21 August 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-PA CFO 2023