Meteorological Technician X2

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:
Meteorological Technician X2
Salary: Negotiable
Centre: Calvinia and Upington Weather Offices
(Ref: WS05/012024)

Job summary:
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: 10 February 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 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 organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. South African
Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-MT05/2024

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