SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) VACANCIES

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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 f 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:
 
LEAD SCIENTIST: CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY RESEARCH
Salary: (Total Package Negotiable)
Ref: WS03/092022
Centre: Centurion
 
Job Summary:
The position of Lead Scientist: Climate Change and Variability is tasked with driving innovation through Research and Development in climate change science. The position will conduct research related to climate change and variability, develop products and among others such that are listed in the key performance areas. The position will directly report to the Chief Scientist Climate Change and Variability or the Senior Manager Research.
 
Key performance areas:
• The incumbent will be responsible for the analyses of large data sets from the latest global and regional models
• Lead the effort of dynamical and/or statistical downscale of global/regional models to local scale
• He/she will interpret IPCC reports to extract information relevant for strengthening SAWS’s internal and national scientific position on climate change and its impacts 
• Proactively develop funding research proposals and manage the research efforts forthcoming
• Play a leading role in conducting and managing research projects and programmes related to climate change and variability, its socio-economic impacts and application development
• Lead and support the development of products and processes in support of the SAWS public goods and commercial services.
• Assist in evaluating research needs and advice in developing and maintaining the strategic direction of climate change research in the SAWS, in line with the international standards, practices and developments
• Participate in the support of relevant operational and/or meteorological systems
• Identify research gaps in the specific field and pursue methods to address these in cooperation with other SAWS divisions and sections and where relevant with external institutions
• Develop and nurture external collaboration with national and international institutions relevant to atmospheric research activities
• Represent the SAWS where appropriate on national or international scientific panels/committees or expert groups in an expert capacity
• Participate and lead stakeholders’ engagement meetings, trainings and workshops on climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the scientific integrity to international standards of the research activities in his/her field in the SAWS
• The suitable candidate should have a good understanding of climate change science and its applications and possess communication skills necessary to contribute to the advancement of the SAWS climate change programme
• Provide scientific guidance and project leadership to junior scientists and ensure teamwork in conducting research and reporting findings in reports and scientific journals and provide mentoring and scientific capacity building within SAWS.
• Participate in all activities related to the implementation and/or maintenance of the SAWS TQM system
• Act as co-promoter or University study leader.
 
Requirements:
• An appropriate PhD qualification with advanced knowledge and experience in Atmospheric Science and/or Climate Change and Variability research applications with at least 5 to 10 years of working in research and development roles.
• Proven knowledge of LINUX shell scripting is required and programming in any language such as R, Python, FORTRAN, Matlab, etc.
• Proven records of successful project completion in a team-leader capacity or collaborator and at least 3 scientific publications relevant to this field in DHET accredited journals is essential.
 
Attributes and Competencies:
• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Innovative, strategic and development capability.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent networking and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach others.
• Highly self-motivated and stakeholder management skills
• General Management skills
 
 
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 September 2022
 
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. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- (Ref. WS03/092022)

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the 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:
 
TALENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS01/092022)
 
Job Summary:
To implement the SAWS’ talent management strategy aimed at attracting, assessing, developing and the retention of the organization’s talent pool.
 
Key Performance Areas
Talent Attraction
• Develop programs aimed at positioning SAWS as the employer of choice and attracting the best talent
• Manage the SAWS job evaluation process, including the development of job profiles
• Together with the HRBPs, manage the recruitment and selection process
 
Talent Retention
• Manages the design, development, implementation and execution of talent management programs and initiatives that drive desired (leadership) behavior, increase employee engagement and mobility and accelerate performance to deliver the SAWS mandate.
• Manage the talent review/succession planning process including the coordination of SAWS performance management process and the tracking of progress of employee’s Performance Development Plans.
• To ensure insights from performance reviews, PDPs and training plans address the developmental needs of employees and support the SAWS objectives.
• Measure the impact of interventions on staff performance, efficiency, employee retention, and job satisfaction.
• Drive the performance appraisal process with leaders and employees through project and communication plan and implementation
• Manages the SAWS on-boarding programme, Excellence and Long Service Awards programmes and the Employee Wellness Program
• Manages the SAWS Bursary Scheme and the Learnership programs
 
Management of Organisational Structures
• Manage the development of the organisational structures, processes, and procedures in relation to the utilization of resource with the aim of improving individual and team efficiencies and thus achieving the strategic objectives and enabling a high-performance culture.
• Continuously monitor and track candidate pipeline and report on the talent acquisition status
 
Administration, Governance and Compliance
• Monitor and report on the progress of the development and retention initiatives and supports the evaluation of the effectiveness of the SAWS talent strategies.
• With the assistance of the HRBPs, report on the Skills Development and Management
Control elements of B-BBEE quarterly or when required.
• Manage the yearly submission of the Workplace Skills Plan and the Actual Training Reports and ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act.
 
Stakeholder Management
• Manage employee engagement initiatives to aimed at making SAWS a great place to work for all employees
• Advise and coach line managers on talent management
• Regularly attend departmental management/staff meetings to give an update on talent related matters and address all queries.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management team in the sourcing of the relevant service providers.
 
Required Minimum Education / Training/ Work Experience
• Bachelor’s A relevant B Degree or equivalent
• Post-Graduate qualification (advantageous)
• At least 5 years Talent Management experience – from acquisition, on-boarding, development, and termination
• Coaching and mentoring
• Change Management Skills
• Project Management
 
Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Leadership
• Research and Creative Thinking
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Networking and Collaboration
• Results driven
• Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication skills (Written and verbal/ presentation skills)
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work after hours
• Media and conference management
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking, media liaison and diplomacy skills
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with the media.
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and trends in the discipline.
 
 
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).
No CVs from recruitment agencies will be considered
 
Closing Date: 20 September 2022
 
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Zoleka Makongolo, at Tel. (012) 367 6214.
 
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 14 days 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.
 
All applicant’s personal information received will be used for purpose of this recruitment process only.
 
Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- W12/012022

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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: 
 
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) 
Salary total package: Salary: Negotiable 
Centre: Centurion 
(Ref. WS04/09022) 
 
Job summary: 
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer that will be able to develop and support existing applications. The main scope will include everything from back-end to client-side code, using optimal and efficient technologies, frameworks, and patterns. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Planning, design, and development of solutions based on industry requirements. 
• Delivering a high-quality application. 
• Analysing requirements and designing new functionality. 
• Integrate website with back-end systems. 
• Manage the redundancy, availability, and speed of the web. 
• Strive for quality of performance, usability, reliability, maintainability, and extensibility. 
• Writing development reports. 
• Testing and Deploying Developed Systems and Applications. 
• Supporting and enhancing existing functionality. 
• Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining, and improving existing systems. 
• Assist in the development of SOP. 
• Innovate and introduce new products in terms of software development. 
• Come up with ideas on how to improve the existing systems. 
• Assist with Helpdesk tickets assigned to Web Support. 
• Provide assistance & training to Internal and external clients. 
• Coaching and Mentoring of Interns. 
• Draw up and implement project plan. 
• Maintain documentation and procedures as required by TQM. 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
• A Degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology or related field
• A minimum of 6 years’ working experience in Software Development 
• Solid knowledge of programming languages including JavaScript, HTML5, SQL, C++ and 
Web API is essential. 
• Highly proficient in C# and .NET, focusing on ASP.NET MVC is a must have. 
 
 
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: 16 September 2022 
 
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-SSD2022

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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2022-2023 – SCIENCE GRADUATE
 
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 scientific fields:
• Marine technical intern (ocean observations) (Diploma/ Degree: Marine Science, Oceanography, Engineering). – Ref. Marine 2022
 
All applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
• An appropriate tertiary qualification Degree/Bachelor of Science relevant to the above-mentioned fields.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience.
• Applicant must not hold a NRF Bursary
 
Interns will be placed at the SAWS Cape Town office. 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 send email to: (hrenquiries@weathersa.co.za)
 
Please Note:
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.
 
Closing Date 16th September 2022
 
SAWS welcomes applications from people leaving with disabilities
 
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2022

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, and the 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:
 
2 X FORECASTERS (6MONTHS CONTRACT)
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: OR Tambo Office
(Ref. WS02/092022)
 
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:
• Provide aeronautical weather forecasting products and services and issue warnings on hazardous weather affecting Aviation activities.
• Work shifts and be able to handle shift activities in a cost-effective manner while conforming to internationally prescribed standards.
• Conduct case studies in collaboration with the forecasting research department into operational meteorological conditions or products.
• Process, analyse and quality control meteorological data required for compilation of meteorological products and services.
• Monitor weather events and make decision in consultation with any other relevant office(s) as to the issue of warnings
• Self-Development (Keep abreast of new forecasting theories and techniques developed in weather services).
• Carry out all administrative functions attached to the post.
• Assist with the implementation and compliance to the requirements of the SAWS Quality Management System.
 
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.
• Extensive 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 Drivers Licence.
 
Required Minimum Work Experience:
• None
 
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 week-ends 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.
 
Closing Date: 15 September 2022
 
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- WS02/092022