South African Weather Service

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

Senior Manager: SHEQ, Security & Facilities Management

Paterson Grade: D4
TCTC Salary range: R993 248.00 – R1 319 027.00
Centre: Head Office, Centurion
(Ref. WS04/122024)

Job Summary:

• To lead, develop, maintain and implement the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
  programs, procedures and policies to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury and to
  ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality control within SAWS
  operations.
• To provide, manage and maintain safe and secure office environments for SAWS Head Office
  as well as Regional Offices
• To implement and maintain a Knowledge Management System in SAWS

Key Performance Areas:

• Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
• To develop, implement and monitor the SAWS SHEQ strategy and programmes in support of
  the SAWS strategic goals.
• To ensure the SHEQ environment is governed by the required and relevant updated Policies
  and Procedures, aligned to market practice. Monitor, manage and report on compliance to the
  SHEQ Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working environments for SAWS Head Office as well
  as Regional Offices that are fit for purpose.
• Ensure that the SAWS Health and Safety representatives are appointed and trained
  accordingly.
• To ensure that the organisation complies with the ISO 9001 Standard and the Occupational
  Health and Safety Regulations.
• Perform internal audits on the Total Quality Management systems to identify and correct areas
  of non-compliance.
• To establish, implement and maintain a Records Management System and File Plan in
  compliance with the National Archiving Act (Act 43 of 1996 as amended)
• Train employees on the Records Management Policies and the File Plan and monitor and
  report on compliance.
• Implement and maintain a Knowledge Management System in SAWS, with easy access for all
  staff in accordance with the approved access rights.

Facilities and Security Management

• To provide, manage and maintain safe and secure office environments for SAWS Head Office
  as well as Regional Offices
• To ensure the Facilities and Security Management environment is governed by the required
  and relevant updated Policies and Procedures, aligned to market practice. Monitor, manage
  and report on compliance to the Facilities and Security Management Policies and Procedures.
• Oversee the maintenance and protection of the SAWS buildings and facilities/grounds in
  consultation with the relevant stakeholders at the Head Office as well as regional offices.
• Ensure that the lease agreements are reviewed annually and where applicable, the Supply
  Chain Management process is followed in time to renew the leases or conclude new
  agreements.
• Provide general maintenance and cleaning services to all SAWS offices, within budget and in
  compliance with the relevant lease agreements.
• Constantly liaise with the regional managers to ensure all relevant service providers and
  landlords meet their contractual obligations.

Fleet and travel

• Oversee the management of the SAWS travel office, including fleet management.
• To ensure the Travel Office is governed by the required and relevant updated Policies and
  Procedures, aligned to market practice. Monitor, manage and report on compliance to the
  Travel Management Policies and Procedures.
• Provide cost efficient travelling management services to SAWS Employees through the
  management of Service Providers, in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure the SAWS fleet is used to support SAWS business activities through monitoring,
  education and training of employees.
• Oversee the SAWS travel activities to ensure these comply with SAWS finance, risk
  management and OHS requirements.

Risk, Governance and Compliance

• Work with the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) department to identify risk control
  measures and ensure implementation of these across SAWS.
• Ensure all the relevant statutory training is conducted as legally prescribed and that records
  are safely stored for audit purposes.
• Coordinate all the mandated audits and make sure that the relevant SAWS employees
  cooperate with the auditors and submit all requested documents.
• Ensure audit findings are addressed by implementing proper controls to avoid recurrence and
  repeat audit findings.
• Ensure that all SAWS SHEQSF compliance certificates are up to date and safely stored.
• Make sure that all management and statutory reports are drafted, approved, and submitted
  at the prescribed intervals.

takeholder Management

• Facilitate regular stakeholder engagements to determine their needs and levels of satisfaction
  with the services provided by the department.
• Manage the service level agreements of the relevant service providers and address all issues
  raised by SAWS stakeholders.
• Effectively lead and manage the SHEQSF team to ensure that they deliver on the department’s
  objectives within the allocated resources.
• Ensure the training and development of the SHEQSF team.

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• Relevant Honours Degree (Business Management / Records Management / Health & Safety)
• Certificate in ISO 9001/OHS systems lead auditing.
• Financial acumen will be an added advantage.

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in SHEQ/Security and Facilities management, with at least 3
  years on Senior Management level.
• 5 years SHEQ systems auditing experience.
• Experience in the project management for relocating office environments.
• Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations as it relates to procurement.
• Stakeholder engagement and proven track record in ability to engage at all occupational levels.
• Contract management.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

• Good communication skills
• Project management skills
• Sound knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of SHEQ/ISO standards
• Knowledge of ensuring operational efficiency
• Leadership skills
• Multitasking ability.

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:
15 January 2025

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- SM:HCM

Senior Manager: Human Capital Management (Re-advertisement)

Paterson Grade: D4
TCTC Salary range: R993 248.00 – R1 319 027.00
Centre: Head Office, Centurion
(Ref. WS05/122024

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-forpurpose 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 (NQF Level 8)
• 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.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

Technical

Business Acumen
Employee and Industrial Relations
Organisational Design
Change Management
Communication Skills (Written, verbal and presentation skills)
Employee Engagement
Conflict Management

Behavioural

Decision Making and Judgement
Problem Solving
Dealing With Ambiguity
Relationship Building and Teamwork
Time managementResults driven
Maintaining confidentiality
Persuasiveness and negotiation skills

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: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at
Tel. (012) 367 6091.

Closing Date:
15 January 2025

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- SM:HCM

Senior Technologist

Salary: Negotiable
Centre : De Aar Office
(Ref: WS02/122024)

Job summary: To manage the regional observation infrastructure performance through effective
maintenance, upgrade, and calibration of Observing Networks to enable system availability and data
integrity.

Key Performance Areas:

Products, Service Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance:

• Ensure data availability from remote Observation Networks such as Automatic weather
  stations, RADAR, Lightning Detection Network, Automatic Rainfall stations, conforming to
  approved organizational targets.
• Accurately diagnoses and repairs faulty equipment to enable network availability.
• Undertakes continuous monitoring of Observing Networks and evaluate system performance.
• Implements the Inspection Programme for Observing Networks to maintain data integrity.
• Liaises with Commercial Clients on AWS installation and maintenance matters.
• Identifies new sites in the expansion of network areas and prepares proposals for approval by
  Regional Manager.
• Compiles the infrastructure demand plan for the region, with support from Meteorological
  Technicians.
• Coordinates infrastructure replacement requests with Technical Services.
• Ensures calibration and testing of meteorological equipment as and when necessary.
• Coordinates the incoming and outgoing of meteorological equipment.
• Ensures that reactive and non-reactive maintenance is attended to within the stipulated
  timeframes as directed by Technical Services and the Line Manager.

Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation:

• Monitors adherence to EQS processes to enable certification of equipment of Observing
  Networks.
• Participates in the planning and directs the implementation of decommissioning and recommissioning of the weather observation systems.
• Provides analysis and recommendations on asset life cycles.
• Analyse current techniques and technologies used in the collection and processing of data to
  ensure the best practices are used and applied consistently across the board.
• Develops maintenance processes for Observing Networks.
• Develops business continuity plans to ensure availability of systems.

Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance:

• Prepares infrastructure status reports for Regional Manager a daily basis.
• Monitors MOU with Site Owners to ensure fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Prepares specification for procurement of technical equipment.
• Proactively orders Weather observation infrastructure spares to prevent work disruptions.
• Ensure the availability of the relevant Standard Operating Procedures, and that the junior
  personnel are well inducted on these also have easy access to them and comply accordingly.
• Ensure Compliance with designated national and international standards.
• Analyse and interpret regional infrastructure performance through monitoring and evaluation.
  Where applicable implement corrective actions.
• Ensures strict adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures.
• 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
• Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual status reports on Observing Networks for submission
  to Regional Manager.
• Give input on budget planning.
• Assist the region and SCM with sourcing of local suppliers.

People, Culture and Values:

• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values and manage the team’s
  performance.
• Develop Capacity and capability required to sustain/ maintain observations infrastructure ion
  operation.
• Takes ownership of own development activities to ensure performance against agreed
  standards.
• Contributes to team success by contribution and commitment to the team

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)

Minimum Requirements and Attributes:

• BTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Light Current) or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience within Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
  environment.
• Code EB or Code 08 (without endorsements).
• Leadership and management skills

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: 31 December 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 Coloured & Indian Males, African, Coloured, Indian, White
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-ST/2024

Support Administrator ICT

Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS03/122024)

Job Summary:
Title: Support Administrator ICT
Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS03/122024)

• Monitor communication links and data flow as well as operational computer processes and
  maintain computer networks, LAN, WAN and Internet.
• Monitor Daily, weekly and monthly back up of the servers by compiling reports on a weekly
  status of backups and execute advanced administration functions on operational servers.
• Leading the operational support of weather observation and forecasting activities in
  obtaining missing data, also leading in the planning of hardware and software, network
  equipment and printer installation.
• Leading and monitoring end-user technicalsupport, planning and implementation of security
  procedures and testing new system and application as well as their rollout.
• Configuring of Microsoft and Linux servers.
• Provide second level maintenance and administration of specialized System. E.g. Radar
  communication and Aviation Display system and Meteorological switching system.
• From time-to-time Configuration of routers and firewall

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide assistance to staff on technical computing issues.
• Maintain user account details.
• Make regular updates of virus protection, software and operating systems.
• Troubleshoot any reported problems.
• Keeping the network up and running.
• Maintenance of network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of
  personal computers as well as printers.
• Create and maintain email accounts forstaff on O365.
• Implement new projects as stated in the strategic plan of the institution.
• Install LTE on user laptops
• Provide support, via phone, to internal end users on variety of computer issues as related to
  both computer software and computer and related hardware.
• Install and maintain networks / LAN’s
• Install desktop computers and servers.
• Linking workstations to the servers of different Network Operating Systems
• Report faulty communication lines to Service Provider for repairs
• Install, configure and troubleshoot Internet connections
• Make hardware and software upgrade recommendations.

Required Minimum Qualification:
National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology, Information system or equivalent
qualification.
B- Tech or Honours will be an advantage.
Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
Code EB or Code 08 (without endorsements)
No International Travel Restrictions

Required Minimum Work Experience:
2 years’ experience in an IT environment, performing network Administration

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

• Consulting
• Relationship building
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Assurance
• Compliance
• Diligence
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Mutual Respect
• Open Communication
• Positive Work Ethic
• Professionalism
• Fault-finding
• Problem-solving
• Documentation
• Reporting
• Quality Control of Meteorological Data

Additional requirements

• Will be required to work shifts on rotation, all days of the week, including Sundays and
  public holidays.
• Will be required to be on stand-by as instructed as well as for

1. Operational emergencies and crisis situations,
2. Special project completion.

Please Note:
Register as user on our website using thislink: 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: 13 December 2024

Preference will be given to African, Coloured and Indian Female. Correspondence will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3months 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- SUP- ADMIN – ICT

Manager: Demand, Acquisitions and Compliance

Salary total package: Negotiable
Centre:
(Ref. WS01/122024)

Job Summary:
To effectively and efficiently manage the Demand, Acquisition and Compliance processes in
the Organization, while ensuring compliance in order to manage risk.

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct needs assessment through the collection and analysis of relevant market
  data, categorizing of commodities and the confirming of availability of funds.
• Identify preference points system and appropriate goals per commodity.
• Draft specifications/terms of reference and special conditions of contracts.
• Facilitate development of an acquisition plan for the SAWS.
• Assist Senior Manager in setting strategic and business planning objectives regarding
  the Unit’s functions.
• Ensure sound advice and guidance with regard to Demand and Acquisition
  Management as well as Compliance.
• Ensured that all required reporting in the Unit is complete, accurate and submitted on time.
• Monitor compliance/ethics efforts in the company effectively.
• Ensure SAWS complies with SCM Legislative Framework
• Ensure compliance to SCM policies and procedures regarding the demand process in SAWS.
• Ensure that the SCM Policy and relevant SOP’s are prepared, reviewed and up to date.
• Efficiently manage Quotation and Bid process and ensure adherence to all applicable
  legislation, prescripts, and policies.
• Ensure adherence to the SCM compliance program.
• Identifies, investigates and reports violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and
  Standards of Conduct to Manager.
• Manage performance & conflicts within subordinate employees & effect corrective actions, in
  line with company policies/procedure.
• Manage staff performance & facilitate improvement through regularly monitoring
  performance & providing required coaching, support & feedback.
• Monitor service providers’ (contractors) performance and effect corrective action on any
  deviations to the SLAs.
• Ensure that supplier queries are handled in a professional manner to avoid unpleasant
  customer relationships.
• Building excellent customer relationships

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• BCom (SCM) or equivalent
• Added Advantaged: BCom Hons (SCM) or equivalent
• Registration with CIPS will be an added advantage

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 8 years relevant experience in the Public Sector
• At least 3 years people management experience

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and other relevant regulations
• Organisational Communication
• Compliance
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain management
• Attention to detail
• Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Working under pressure

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: 13 December 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-

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