Scientist Global Atmosphere Watch

2 weeks ago

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa The South African Weather Service (SAWS) Full time
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of

Environmental Affairs 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

Organization (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:

_Scientist _

_Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) _

_Department:
Research and Development _

_Salary:
Total package negotiable - Level 8_

Ref.
W06/082023

_Centre:
Cape Town _

_Job Summary:
_

The Scientist:
Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) will be responsible for various trace gas research

activities and assisting the Senior Scientist GAW in this regard. A special focus will be on data quality

and QA/QC procedures according to WMO GAW protocols. The Scientist will participate in research,

should have at least university-level project experience in weather-climate sciences, and atmospheric

/ air pollution aspects of remote sensing and possess good communication skills necessary to

contribute to the advancement of the SAWS GAW mandate.

_Key Performance Areas__:
_***As a Scientist: GAW within the Research and Development Department of SAWS, the incumbent will

be responsible for:

  • Conduct research and innovation under the guidance of the senior scientist, to ensure
sustained and continuous long-term systematic monitoring and processing/evaluation of

atmospheric chemistry data within the GAW programme, towards the support of the SAWS

operations and services, in order to meet the SAWS strategic goals and obligations.

  • Participate in the research, development, installation, upgrading or maintenance of the
scientific instruments/systems relevant to atmospheric chemistry monitoring and research at

the Cape Point GAW station.

  • Participate in research programmes, projects or activities related to Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
observations.

  • Assist the senior scientist in GHG data analysis, calibrations and verification as well as
maintenance of data sets.

  • Participate in the support of all relevant GHG products and systems.
  • Support senior scientist any new projects undertaken, both in cooperation with other SAWS
divisions and sections and well as with external institutions.

  • Keep abreast of latest GHG measurement technology, methods and techniques so as to
improve overall productivity and service delivery.

  • Assist senior scientists to publish and present research findings to others on a national and
international level.

  • Participate in enhancing and building the national/international positioning of SAWS through
scientific collaboration and engagement (presentations, meetings, workshops, etc.)

  • Support senior scientists to foster strategic partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders,
collaborators

  • Support and attend to adhoc Supply Chain Management requests.
  • Keep administrative processes up to date (Research Management Framework, monthly
reporting etc.)

  • Participate in all activities related to the implementation and/or maintenance of the SAWS
SHEQ system, ensuring quality output and customer satisfaction

  • Support and attend to adhoc administrative requests.
  • Ensure and contribute to the GAW unit SHE Quality requirements of SAWS.
  • Working knowledge of troubleshooting technical instrumentation (including IT related issues).
**Minimum Requirements and Attributes: - An appropriate Honours degree in the Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/ Environmental

/Chemical and Biological sciences

  • University level research project experience.
  • Knowledge and research experience in the field of Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/
Environmental Sciences will serve as an advantage.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience in the operation of analytical equipment
  • Ability to meet project and administrative deadlines
  • The ability to work in a team as well as individually
  • Ability to work with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint
  • Willingness to undertake further study e.g. MSc / PhD
  • Valid Code 08 drivers licence
  • Knowledge of programming/coding in any language such as Matlab, R, Python, SQL will be an
added advantage

**Please Note: 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)


**Closing Date: 13 September 2023

not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement,

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