The South African Weather Service Vacancies 14-02-2024

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry,
Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an authoritative
voice for weather and climate related services in South Africa and is a member of the World
Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government.
South African Weather Service (SAWS) strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence
providing innovative solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development and
economic growth.

1. RADAR Specialists X3
2. Client Liaison Officer
3. Senior Meteorological Technician
4. Senior Electronic Technician
5. Chief Meteorological Technician

RADAR Specialists X3

Total salary package: Negotiable
(Ref.WS02/022024)
Centre: KwaZulu Natal (Durban), Western Cape (Cape Town) and Eastern Cape (East
London/Mthatha)

Job Summary and Key Performance Areas:
The Specialist: Radio frequency and Detection Range (RADAR, Regional) Network is essentially
responsible for the operation of the radars within the respective regions in South Africa:

• RADAR and peripheral Maintenance and Calibration,
• Assembly, Installation, Repairs and Upgrade
• Software Development and Back-up, thus have advanced ICT Skills
• Multi-discipline in Engineering
• Understanding of General Machinery Rules and Regulations, thus ensuring compliance
• Record Keeping, Compilation and Updating
• Research on new and developing Radar Technology

The Specialist RADAR Network: Regional, may also be requested to partake in the following
SAWS networks including, but not limited to the following:

• Radar Technology and trend upkeep, technology research
• Frequency Management and its impact on Weather RADAR Technology.
• Heavy Current Electrical Circuitry and Reticulation, such as LV, MV (up to 11KV 3 phase
  circuits),
• Switchgears, Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs), Transmission lines and Substation.
• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
• Diesel Generator and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Technology
• Lightning Detection Network
• Web-Based Camera (WEBCAM) Network
• Surface Observations Network [(which includes the Automatic Weather Stations
  (AWSs);
• Automatic Rain Gauge Systems (ARSs); Manual Stations; and Biomet Stations)]
• Upper Air Sounding Network (which includes the Hydrogen Generators and Tracker
  System)
• Renewable Energy (Wind and Solar Power) Technology and its impact on Weather
  RADAR
• Technology.
• Solar Radiation Technology
• Network promotion and expansion
• Audit and Risk Management Skills

The functions require a broad scope of basic ICT electronic knowledge and skills.
The Specialist, RADAR Network: Regional shall also:

• provide training on the operation of network nodes and instrumentation to SAWS staff
  and commercial clients with the aim of enabling competence in installation, routine
  maintenance, as well as
• the development of documentation to support the activities mentioned above and
  maintain.
• the necessary records to prove system adherence and compliance with documented
  requirements.
• transfer skills to the Regional Senior Technologists and Technicians.

Minimum Requirements and Attributes:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering (NQF 7 – 8: B-Tech, B-Eng, BSc).
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant technology experience, post qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ other engineering or technology experience.
• Well-versant in specific technology application (thus, Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM,
  trained).
• If registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (Candidate or Professional Category),
  ECSA recognised Voluntary Engineering Body may be considered as added advantage.

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at
Tel. (012) 367 6091.
Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of
qualifications).

Closing Date: 15 February 2024

Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered

Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE
position and preference will be given to African & Indian Males, African, Coloured and Indian Females.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been
contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. The South
African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer

Client Liaison Officer

Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Gqeberha Office
(Ref: WS06/022024)

Job Summary:
The Client Liaison Officer is essentially responsible for providing meteorological information to
clients, as well as the promotion of meteorological products and services.

Key performance areas:

• Provision of Meteorological information to Clients and administration:
• Meet Client requirements through effective and efficient communication
• Advise the client correctly on their requests
• Apply pricing model correctly when supplying quotation to clients
• Administer provision of information to clients effectively through usage of available
  programmes for data extraction and packaging.
• Record keeping
  o Quotations provided to clients and invoices received
  o Stock for exhibition and outreach purposes
• Provide the monthly reconciliation report on sales
• Provide Analysis Report of the regional sales performance
• Represent SAWS as and when requested as expert advisor to clients on information
  provided by SAWS.

Internal & External Stakeholder Relations

• Represent SAWS in meetings with stakeholders as instructed or requested.
• Promote the awareness of SAWS products and services to all stakeholders through
  application of SAWS marketing strategy.
• Conduct presentations or support staff involved in exhibiting SAWS products and services
  at dedicated client contact events such as exhibitions, corporate events, workshops,
  conventions, expos etc.
• Provide the quarterly stakeholder engagement analysis report in line with TQM
  requirements

Minimum Requirements and Attributes:

• NQF Level 5 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science) and Weather
  Observers Certificate.
• Five years as an Observer and/or Three years Forecaster
• Ability to interpret numerical weather products and/or forecasting experience.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access will be an added advantage).
• Qualification in relevant Marketing course will be an added advantage
• Self-driven individual with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  communication, also Honest with positive work ethics.

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
367 6091.
Complete the E1 form (can be downloaded on www.weathersa.co.za) and forward your application
(Comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications) stating the name of the position & the reference
number to recruitment2@weathersa.co.za. No faxed or posted applications will be accepted.

Closing Date: 21 February 2023

Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE
position and preference will be given to African & Indian Males, African & Coloured Females.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been
contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. The South
African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Meteorological Technician

Salary: Negotiable
Centre: East London Office
(Ref: WS05/022024)

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:-
  o Visual weather observation and compile routine reports,
  o Providing special reports for changes in weather.
  o Providing observation reports timeously as per schedule or as per the
  timeliness of the clients request
  o Downloading of remote observation station data
  o Collection and quality control of manual rainfall station
  o 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.

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
367 6091.

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of
qualifications)

Closing Date: 21 February 2024

Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
This is an EE position and preference will be given to Coloured and White Males.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been
contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position.
The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Electronic Technician

Senior Electronic Technician
Salary total package: negotiable
Ref.WS03/022024
Centre: Gqeberha

Job Summary
The Senior Electronic Technician is essentially responsible for the maintenance, upgrade and calibration of the following SAWS networks and/or network nodes/sites:

• Radar network (assistance to the technologist only)
• Lightning detection network (assistance to the technologist only)
• Automatic Weather Stations
• Hydrogen Generators
• Local User Terminals (assistance to the technologist and ICT only)
• Automatic Rain Gauge Systems
• Satellite Transceivers (assistance to the technologist and ICT only)

Key performance areas

• Calibration and inspection of Equipment
• Manage the Inspection Programme for Observing Networks
• Repair faulty equipment of the Observing Networks
• Assist in higher-level maintenance of component which constitute the Observing Networks
• Managing Technical Services activities within area of responsibility/appointment
• Participation in forums and workshops as instructed.
• Serve on Technical Committees as part of approval processes as instructed.
• Assist with the documentation of Technical Specifications for acquiring equipment and services, these specifications being industry-level and within accepted practice within the technical field
• Liaise with clients to ascertain requirements.
• Represent SAWS in meetings with stakeholders as instructed.
• Ensure that customer communication is carried out effectively.
• Promote the awareness of SAWS products and services to all stakeholders.
• Support staff involved in exhibiting SAWS products and services at dedicated client contact events such as exhibitions, corporate events, workshops, conventions, expos etc
• Sharing knowledge and skills with appropriate stakeholders thereby promoting the strategy of SAWS being a learning organization

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Light Current)
• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience with the installation, maintenance and management of
  Automatic Weather Stations and remote sensing equipment.
• Code EB or Code 08 (without endorsements)

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at
Tel. (012) 367 6091.

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of
qualifications).

Closing Date: 21 February 2024

Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
This is an EE position and preference will be given to Coloured & Indian Males, African,
Coloured and Indian Females. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The organisation
reserves the right not to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal
opportunity employer.

Chief Meteorological Technician

Chief Meteorological Technician
Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Gqeberha Office
(Ref. WS04/022024)

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide supervisory and technical oversight of Meteorological Observations activities performed
  within the Office.
• Ensures that all systems and processes involved in Meteorological Observations are performed
  according to prescribed criteria and that all staff involved are informed of the most current
  methods and equipment that is employed for these purposes.
• Provide training of staff on the operations of network nodes and instrumentation with the aim of
  enabling competence in routine maintenance and use.
• Develop and maintain documents to support activities mentioned above and maintain the
  necessary records to prove system adherence and compliance with documented requirements.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of meteorological equipment, including
  upgrades., in line with applicable international and national standards.

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
  request
• Downloading of remote observation station data
• Collection and quality control of manual rainfall station
• Supervise and perform quality control of AWS and ARS data and transmission thereof to
  central data base
• Ensure planned inspection and cleaning of Solys and Biomet stations is carried out timeously.
• Prepare and submit monthly status reports on Research equipment, e.g Solys, Biomet,
  etcSecond level quality control of data on Quality control done by meteorological
  Technicians
• Upkeep of the infrastructure maintenance plan and ensure adherence within stipulated
  timeframes.
• Perform routine and ad hoc maintenance of SAWS Observations infrastructure (Thorough
  understanding of Automatic Weather Stations is required)
• Keep up breast with the latest developments in weather observational equipment and
  technologies.

Internal and External Customer Relations:

• Liaise with clients as per office plan.
• Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan.
• Financial and General Administration:
• Assist in the control of acquired stock levels required for operational activities.
• Assist in the effective use of assets and key infrastructure.
• Perform routine office administration practices including lodging claims, leave processing,
  overtime, transport admiration, periodic reporting, administration of registers etc.
• Training, Development and Knowledge Management
• Assist in all training activities related to weather observation within the office.
• Provide mentorship, skills transfer and training to meteorological technicians.

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 integrate into 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 a valid AMO competency certificate.
• Five years’ experience in a weather observation environment and preferably as a Senior
  Meteorological Technician.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret written request for weather data and information.
• Ability to lead and work in a team.
• Knowledge of international standards such as WMO and ICAO.
• Advanced knowledge of all observation tools.
• A valid code 08 driver’s license or higher.

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
367 6091.

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of
qualifications).

Closing Date: 21 February 2024

Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered

This is an EE position and preference will be given to Coloured Males, African, Coloured and
Indian Females. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates
who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement,
please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not
to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All the best with your applications