Senior Meteorological Technician at The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

Job summary:

• The Senior Meteorological Technician provides technical leadership in the operations of Meteorological Observations performed within the abovementioned region.

Observation:
Perform routine weather observation duties that include:-

• Visual weather observation and compile routine reports,
• Providing special reports for changes in weather.
• Providing observation reports timeously as per schedule or as per the timeliness of the clients request
  • Downloading of remote observation station data
  • Collection and quality control of manual rainfall station
  • Quality control of AWS and ARS data and transmission thereof to central data base.
•  Perform routine and adhoc maintenance of SAWS Observations infrastructure (Thorough understanding of Automatic Weather Stations is required).

Internal and External Customer Relations:

• Liaise with clients as per office plan.
• Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan.

Training, Development and Knowledge Management

• Assist in all training activities related to weather observation within the office.
• Provide mentorship and training to meteorological technician.

Total Quality Management

• Apply prevention and corrective action procedures on all findings related to weather observation.
• Promote a quality culture amongst the staff within the office.
• Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and intergrade it into the day-to-day activities of the office
• Provide assistance during audits of the regional office as required.
• Perform regular inspections to ensure all work done is according to documented requirements.
• Ensure that the work environment complies with legislative requirements relations to OHS.

Minimum Requirements and Attributes:

• A Grade 12 Certificate with Maths and Science.
• Weather Observers certificate and an AMO competency certificate.
• Two years’ experience in observation as a Meteorological Technician.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information.
• Knowledge of South African Weather Service policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO, Advanced knowledge of observation tools.
• A valid code 08 driver’s license or higher.