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

Key Performance Areas: 

Products, Services Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance 

• Perform timely visual weather Observations as determined by the relevant Weather Office. 
• Collect Meteorological and climate data and reports to the relevant stakeholders. 
• Install, maintain, and where possible, repair as well as assist with upgrades of weather observation equipment. 
• Continuously monitor the performance of equipment and perform routine and non-routine maintenance, including for Air Quality monitoring stations. 
• Perform quality control of meteorological data before submitting to SAWS database 

Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation 

• Analysis of available meteorological and climatological data. 
• Suggest measures to improve data quality and or availability.  

Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Perform routine own office administration practices including lodging claims, leave processing, completion of attendance registers, transport administration, periodic reporting, administration of registers, etc. 
• Compliance with designated national and international standards. 
• Maintain the SHEQ (Safety, Health Environment and Quality) system. 
• Monitor the Risk Register and ensure the implementation of identified risks mitigation actions. 
• Participate in various regional audits and ensure that all audit findings are addressed. 
• Manage roster rotations and duty sheets. 
• Minimal supervisory duties over junior Meteorological Technicians 
• Assist in developing and implementing SOPs for departmental operations. 
• Assist with supervising the performance in the absence of Chief Met Tech.  

People, Culture and Values 

• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values 
• Takes ownership of own development activities to ensure performance against agreed standards. 
• Contributes to team success by contribution and commitment to the team. 
• Assist with induction, mentoring and training of new employees 
• Training, Development and Knowledge Management 

Stakeholder Management 

• Collaborate with the other regional Team in an effort to deliver the SAWS mandate 
• Implement public awareness programmes for the local communities. (Office outreach activities). 

Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science) and Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5) 
• ICAO AMO competency certificate 
• WMO BIP-T requirements 

Required Minimum Knowledge and Required Minimum Work Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ experience within the Meteorological Environment 
• A code 8 driver’s license