South African Weather Service Vacancies

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) 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.

Meteorological Technician

Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Springbok Weather Offices
(Ref: W08/092024)

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 client’s requests
  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.

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.

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Nokubonga Mkhize, 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: 27 September 2024

SCM Demand Management Practitioner

Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre:
(Ref. WS13/092024)

Job Summary:
To provide an effective and efficient Demand Management Services to the Organisation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate workshops with Users for Procurement Planning.
• Collate input obtained from divisions on procurement requirements for the financial year.
• Review of draft specifications for Request for Quotations and Competitive Bids received from the
  User Departments.
• Schedule Bid Specification Committee meeting as and when required.
• Assists with conducting market research to ensure supplier validity and/or identify possible
  alternative suppliers / goods.
• Monitor the procurement of goods and services against the Procurement Plan.
• Engage with stakeholders on internal procedures and processes to ensure compliance and service
  delivery.
• Ensure that stakeholder queries are handled promptly and professionally.
• Build and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Provide advice and guidance to end users on Demand Management related issues.
• Ensure updated and accurate recordkeeping and filing.
• Submit accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports.
• Assist with the review and update of SAWS SCM Policies, SOP’s and Template documents.
• Ensure compliance to SCM policies and procedures regarding the demand process in SAWS
• Provide training and guidance to business units on the application of sourcing strategies and the
  compilation of specifications for Bids and Request for Quotations.

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• Supply Chain Management (NQF 6) or equivalent.
• Registration with CIPS will be an added advantage.

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience as public sector Supply Chain Practitioner in Demand Management

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required
Technical Competencies:

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and other relevant regulations
• Supply Chain Management processes and procedures.
• Basic understanding of technical procurement.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Working under pressure in fast paced environment
• Business Acumen
• Integrity
• Ability to work in a Team as well as Individually on projects
• Good listener / communicator

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: 27 September 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.

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- SCM

South African Weather Service – Work Integrated Learning Programme 2024

Work Integrated Learning Programme:
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) invites applications for eighteen months (18) Work
Integrated Learning Programme., from any TVET College Learners in South African in the following
field:

National Certificate in Public Management (N6) Ref: GRC 2024

This program is created for students to integrate disciplinary knowledge and skills with work,
through the application of knowledge and the use of those skills in real and professional work
contexts.

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• An applicant must have completed an N6 in the above-mentioned field of study and
  attach a transcript.
• An applicant will be required to submit their Curriculum Vitae, Certificate of achievement
  and letter from the College implying intent to complete/fulfil Diploma, on the SAWS
  recruitment portal (CV must clearly outline ID, Address etc.)

Qualities and soft skills required for this job:

• Ability to multitask; Excellent communication skills; Good attention to detail
  Punctual; Reliable; Effective and Honest.

Successful candidates:

• Successful candidate will be paid a monthly stipend of R5500.
• Successful candidate will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and
  transport to the respective SAWS Centurion offices.

Please Note: SAWS is under no obligation to employ the learners on upon the completion of the
programme.

Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to:
Ms. Celia Sithole at Tel. (012) 367 6095

For further information regarding the Work Integrated Learning Programme send email to:
(hrenquiries@weathersa.co.za)

Closing Date: 27 September 2024

PLEASE NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE- APPLY

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
to apply for the above positions and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of
qualifications). Use the abovementioned References to indicate your field of study.
Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of the
closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Communications Officer

Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS11/092024)

Job Summary:
The Communications Officer is responsible for creating the content on behalf of the South African
Weather Service, under the supervision of a manager. The content ranges from writing press releases
to developing blog content, and creating social media posts, updating the content on the SAWS’
website in supporting efforts to position the entity as the only authoritative voice for weather related
information and publishing staff announcements for improved Employee Engagement. information.

Key Performance Areas:
Internal communication

• Together with the rest of the Communications teams, implement the communications
  strategy in support of the Annual Performance Plan and the SAWS’ mandate
• Support the Communications and Stakeholder Relations teams with branding related
  material and identify the need for these materials
• Ensure the compilation and distribution of quarterly internal newsletters, emails, Hot-Off the
  Press news flashes etc.
• Identify the need and/or assist with the development of internal publications and creative
  info graphs
• Write company announcements and news articles on key developments
• Provide inputs into and/or do regular checks of the SAWS intranets to ensure update sites
• Basic graphic design skills required for internal content and engagement

External Communication

• Monitor various social media platforms and alerts, relevant publications and where a
  response is required, direct it through the relevant channels
• Ensure that the corporate content on the SAWS’ website is updated and remains relevant
• Monitor trends and stay and stay abreast of related developments to ensure the timelines of
  the content produced

SAWS’ Event Coordination

• Support and coordinate the communication, awareness and stakeholder relation aspect of
  organisational campaigns
• Sourcing of service providers for events and any branding or promotional material
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to coordinate the SAWS’ Corporate Events such as
  ➢ Science-related events
  ➢ HM- related events
  ➢ WMO events, etc
  ➢ Events aimed at Socio-Economic Development initiatives

Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Maintain digital media archives including photos, videos etc
• Ensure that all communications and marketing material align with brand standards
• Ensure TQM compliance of the CSR department as TQM champion
• Provide input into the development of the Communications Strategy, Policies, SoP’s, APP and
  APP and Quarterly Reports etc

Stakeholder Management

• Maintenance of relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentoring and coaching of the department’s intern(s)
• Assist with the managing of the communication needs of internal stakeholders
• Assist with the process of stakeholder mapping and support all stakeholder engagement
  programme programmes initiated by the department

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism or and other relevant
  qualification

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• Three years’ relevant experience in the field,
• Experience in document design and management
• Experience in working with technology
• Understanding best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Twitter,
  Instagram

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required
Technical

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with flair for writing news and other articles;
  document development, review and editing; report writing.
• An interest in geography, meteorology or climatology.
• An interest and experience in developing content for social media; photography; and basic
  document design.
• Working knowledge of applicable day office software which can include MSWord, Publisher,
  Adobe, Excel, the Cloud, the Internet, Facebook, X, Instagram amongst others.
• Strong administrative abilities; knowledge of organisational procurement; and financial systems
  from the user’s perspective.
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management will be an added advantage.

Behavioural

• Analytical and creative thinking
• Networking and collaboration
• A problem-solving approach
• The ability to work under pressure and manage several priority tasks simultaneously
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work after hours and travel extensively
• Living the SAWS’ values which include integrity; collaboration; solution-oriented science and a
  passion for service excellence

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 Nokubonga Mkhize, at Tel.
(012) 367 6059.

Closing Date: 27 September 202

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 and males, Indians and Coloureds. 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.

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT- COMMS OFFICER 2024

Senior Meteorological Technician

Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Nelspruit Office
(Ref: WS10/092024)

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 a valid AMO competency certificate.
• Two years’ experience in weather observation as an operational 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: 04 October 2024
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered

This is an EE position and preference will be given to Coloured Males/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.

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-SMT2024

Meteorological Technician X3

Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Nelspruit, Polokwane and Thohoyandou Offices
(Ref: WS09/092024)

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 client’s requests
  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.

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.

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: 04 October 2024

Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered

This is an EE position and preference will be given to Coloured Males/Females and Indian
Males/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.

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-MT09/2024

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All the best with your applications.