Scientist Air Quality Information, Municipal Support (24 Months Contract) at The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

TCTC Salary range: 460 770.00 -R583 451.00

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 incumbent will assist in the provision of quality data to local clients and will be 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 incumbents’ key responsibilities include:

• 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 technical as well as scientific and ICT fields, with respect to operational and other associated assistance
• Strict adherence to 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
• Conducting administrative functions related to the post.

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• A 4 year degree in Environmental Sciences or equivalent or higher qualification in Sciences such as Chemistry and Physics

Required Minimum Knowledge and Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years scientific experience in data, research and information activities
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems as well as 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.

Deadline:29th October,2026