The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board. The organisation became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001), as amended in 2013. It is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in Sout...
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Play a leading role in monitoring of data availability of surface observation network;
Ensure that the data is available on daily basis on the Climate database;
Liaise with internal stakeholders on matters related to data availability;
Participate in activities and projects related to data quality assurance of surface and upper air observation networks;
Actively participate in programs, projects or activities related to climate observations, nationally, regional and internationally;
Assist the climate services units with queries related to data, products and services that may be of assistance to them;
Participate in scientific research;
Develop and/or compile report and establish new methods and processes that will improve the Observations and Assurances unit’s service delivery to clients;
Give advice in developing or maintaining the strategic direction of climate observations and assurance unit in line with international standards, practices and developments;
Collaboration with national and international institutions relevant to climate observations and assurance, in line with the strategic direction of the SAWS;
Represent the SAWS where appropriate and serve on national or international scientific panels/committees or expert groups in an expert capacity as and when needed;
Participate in the support of relevant operational meteorological systems;
Carry out all administrative functions attached to the post, including the mentoring of meteorological technicians and young scientists;
Participate in all activities related to maintaining the Total Quality Management (TQM);
Continue self-development and keep abreast with current and new developments in the field of Observations.
Requirements:
An appropriate 4-year degree in Atmospheric Sciences (or equivalent qualification), a master's in Atmospheric Sciences (or equivalent qualification), would be an added advantage.
At least 2 years extensive experience in data quality and assurance and/or in a scientific work environment.
Knowledge of SQL, statistics, GIS (preferably ArcGIS (Pro) 10) and basic report-writing (Crystal Reports, Access or other) will be an added advantage and strongly recommended.
A proven track record as a scientist would be advantageous e.g. Publishing of papers, serving on scientific forum and/or participation at conferences
A Weather Observers certificate would also be considered as an added advantage
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