South African Weather Service Jobs

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1. Senior Manager: Human Capital Management
2. Scientist: Air-Sea Interaction

Senior Manager: Human Capital Management

Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Head Office, Centurion
(Ref. WS01/052024)

Job Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Capital
Management (HCM) strategy that is aimed at systematically improving the SAWS’ operational
efficiency, by providing a diverse workforce that possess the requisite skills and expertise to drive and
deliver the SAWS mandate and to support the strategic objectives as per the Annual Performance Plan.

The role also provides a seamless, efficient transactional HCM services to build, enable and articulate
a compelling employee value proposition, while ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation
regulations.

Key Performance Areas:
HCM Management and Leadership

• Develop HCM and people strategies that provide the SAWS with a highly motivated talent pool
  that will not only deliver business growth today but also prepare the organisation for future
  needs.
• Maintain and improve the Employee Value Proposition that will ensure a highly motivated and
  engaged workforce
• To develop a change and organisational design framework aligned to the SAWS’ strategy, to
  shape appropriate thinking, decisions making and sustainable organisational culture.
• Keep abreast of the development in HCM practices, technology, and economic trends to
  ensure SAWS conforms regulations and develops appropriate people strategies that safeguard
  the sustainability of the organisation.
• Prepare and manage the HCM budget
• Perform HR Analytics and submit the requisite HCM reports that enable data-driven insights
  and inform HCM decisions and programmes.

Talent Acquisition and Management

• Development and implementation of the talent management strategy and plans, that ensure
  the attraction and retention of the right talent and capability to meet the future needs of the
  organisation and
• positioning SAWS’ as the employers of choice.
• Manage the talent pipeline process in collaboration with the divisional leaders, ensuring the
  management and constant review of career ladders and succession plans
• Lead the SAWS’ annual employee performance and talent discussions

HCM Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Responsible for the implementation of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks for the
  department, in line with the SAWS’ risk management framework.
• Develop policies and procedures that ensure that SAWS complies with the following important
  legislations – LRA, BCEA, POPIA, BBB-EEA, EEA, SDA etc., effectively manage HR risks, including
  the submission of the requisite annual statutory submissions e.g., WSP. ATR and the
  Employment Equity Report and Plans.
• Ensure that the HCM policies and procedures are continuously updated, communicated and
  accessible to all SAWS’ employees.
• Collaborate with divisional executives and senior managers to constantly monitor and review
  the organisational structure to ensure that it remains relevant and supports the efficient
  delivery of the SAWS’ objectives

Human Capital Management Systems

• Collaborate with the ICT team to ensure the security vulnerability management of the HCM
  related systems.
• Assist employees with their password set-ups
• Ensure that the data on the HR system is valid, up-to-date, and reliable
• Liaise with the SCM’s HR System providers to ensure that they develop/design fit-for-purpose
  reports for the HCM team.
• Ensure system development and automation of processes to enable operational efficiency.

Employee and Industrial Relations

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure optimal employee engagement and effective
  resolution of disputes and conflict.
• Regular engagement and collaboration with the organised labour for effective and harmonious
  employee relations

People Management

• Effectively lead and manage the department by maintaining a motivated team to deliver on
  the SAWS mandate within the allocated resources
• Ensure that skills transfer and development within the department happens through formal
  training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values.

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• Post-graduate Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations, Basic Conditions of Employment, Skills
  Development, Employment Equity, BBBEE, POPI and SAWS Acts and all other related
  prescripts.
• Membership of the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) is an added advantage
• Intermediate proficiency on Microsoft packages like Excel and Powerpoint.
• Certified SAGE Software user.

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 10 years Human Capital Management experience, 3 of which must have been at senior
  management level
• At least 3 years’ experience in Dispute Resolutions – both disciplinary and grievance
  management, including CCMA representation
• Stakeholder engagement and proven track record in ability to engage at all occupational levels
• Public Sector experience would be an advantage

Please Note:
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).

Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012)
367 6208.

Closing Date:
26 May 2024

Scientist: Air-Sea Interaction

Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Research Unit, Centurion
2-Year Fixed Term Contract
(Ref: WS02/052024)

Job summary
A Scientist Air-Sea interaction will conduct research on the role of local air-sea interaction in fire
activity over South Africa. The candidate will assess the suitability of various indices, such as the Fire
Weather Index (FWI) and Lowveld Fire Danger Index (LFDI), primarily for South African coastal areas,
in close collaboration with the SAWS Research Department and other stakeholders, contributing to
the development of a new National Fire Danger Rating System. Additionally, the successful applicant
will collaborate and participate in other research activities with the Marine Research Unit as delegated
by the Lead Scientist / Senior Manager. Experience working with the fire indices will be an added
advantage.

Key Performance Areas
The candidate will be required to:

• Actively participate in marine related programmes, projects or activities related to
  commercial services and public good at national and international scale.
• Assist in the development or improvement of products and services, methodologies and/or
• processes to improve service delivery to clients.
• Assist with the development or enhancement of validation methodology for marine related
  forecast models.
• Represent SAWS where appropriate and serve on national or international scientific
  panels/committees or specialist groups in an expert capacity.
• Continue self-development and maintain currency with regard to new developments in the
  fields of ocean and atmospheric sciences to ensure that SAWS continues to provide highly
  competitive products and services that meet the needs of the users.
• Assist forecasting department in monitoring and issuing of marine-related weather hazard
  warnings ahead of significant weather systems.
• Assist with implementation and requirements of the SAWS TQM System.
• Collaborate with other SAWS departments to monitor, improve and fully leverage
  observation and forecasting systems.
• Promote the awareness of marine SAWS products and services to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the work environment complies with legislative requirements in relation to
  Occupational Health and Safety.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience

• BSc Honours in a related field (e.g., Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology,
  Environmental Science, and Physics).
• 3 years of experience in marine, atmospheric science, or a related field.
• Demonstrate understanding on air-sea interaction and boundary layer marine meteorology.
• Expertise in the evaluation of observational and model data, using meteorological
  observations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific data analysis and programming, specifically in MATLAB
  and/ or Python, or R.

Behavioural Competencies

• Innovation leading to implementation
• Analytical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Emotional intelligence
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Please Note:
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)

Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at
Tel. (012) 367 6208.

Closing Date: 23 May 2024

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 females, Africans, Indians and Coloureds (AIC).
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 South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

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All the best with your applications.