Radar Specialists x3 (Re-Advertisement) (Ref.WS01/012025) at The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

Job Summary and Key Performance Areas: 
The Specialist: Radio frequency and Detection Range (RADAR, Regional) Network is essentially responsible for the operation of the radars within the respective regions in South Africa: 

• RADAR and peripheral Maintenance and Calibration, 
• Assembly, Installation, Repairs and Upgrade 
• Software Development and Back-up, thus have advanced ICT Skills 
• Multi-discipline in Engineering 
• Understanding of General Machinery Rules and Regulations, thus ensuring compliance 
• Record Keeping, Compilation and Updating 
• Research on new and developing Radar Technology 

The Specialist RADAR Network: Regional, may also be requested to partake in the following SAWS networks including, but not limited to the following: 

• Radar Technology and trend upkeep, technology research 
• Frequency Management and its impact on Weather RADAR Technology. 
• Heavy Current Electrical Circuitry and Reticulation, such as LV, MV (up to 11KV 3 phase circuits), 
• Switchgears, Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs), Transmission lines and Substation. 
• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 
• Diesel Generator and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Technology 
• Lightning Detection Network 
• Web-Based Camera (WEBCAM) Network 
• Surface Observations Network [(which includes the Automatic Weather Stations (AWSs); 
• Automatic Rain Gauge Systems (ARSs); Manual Stations; and Biomet Stations)] 
• Upper Air Sounding Network (which includes the Hydrogen Generators and Tracker System) 
• Renewable Energy (Wind and Solar Power) Technology and its impact on Weather RADAR Technology. 
• Solar Radiation Technology 
• Network promotion and expansion 
• Audit and Risk Management Skills 

The functions require a broad scope of basic ICT electronic knowledge and skills. 
The Specialist, RADAR Network: Regional shall also: 

• provide training on the operation of network nodes and instrumentation to SAWS staff and commercial clients with the aim of enabling competence in installation, routine maintenance, as well as 
• the development of documentation to support the activities mentioned above and maintain. 
• the necessary records to prove system adherence and compliance with documented requirements. 
• transfer skills to the Regional Senior Technologists and Technicians. 

Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering (NQF 7 – 8: B-Tech, B-Eng, BSc). 
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant technology experience, post qualification. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ other engineering or technology experience. 
• Well-versant in specific technology application (thus, Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM, trained). 
• If registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (Candidate or Professional Category), ECSA recognised Voluntary Engineering Body may be considered as added advantage.