Senior Technologist

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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.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic
person to undertake the role of:
Senior Technologist
TCTC Salary range: R360 630.00 – R495 606.00
Centre : Kimberley Weather Office
(Ref: WS07/022026)

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.

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).

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 Females: Africans, Coloured,and Indians. Males: Africans and
Indians. 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.

We wish you all the best with your applications