Vacancies Available at The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

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 client’s requests 
• 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. 

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. 
• Ability to obtain a competent Aviation Meteorological Observation (AMO) certificate within 6 months of employment. 
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information. 
• Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO. Advanced knowledge of observation tools. 
• A valid code 08 driver’s license or be in a position to obtain a valid driver’s license within 3 months of employment. 

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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 client’s requests 
• 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. 

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. 
• Ability to obtain a competent Aviation Meteorological Observation (AMO) certificate within 6 months of employment. 
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information. 
• Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO. Advanced knowledge of observation tools. 
• A valid code 08 driver’s license or be in a position to obtain a valid driver’s license within 3 months of employment. 

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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 client’s requests 
• 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. 

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. 
• Ability to obtain a competent Aviation Meteorological Observation (AMO) certificate within 6 months of employment. 
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information. 
• Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO. Advanced knowledge of observation tools. 
• A valid code 08 driver’s license or be in a position to obtain a valid driver’s license within 3 months of employment. 

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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 submit 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 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 o office and 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 Work Experience: 

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