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 (Re-advertisement)

Senior Manager: SHEQ, Security & Facilities Management (Re-advertisement)
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.

Stakeholder 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

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.

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.

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

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