Chief Scientist Application Research

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, 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:

Chief Scientist

Application Research

Department:
Research and Innovation

Salary:
Total package negotiable - _Level 13_***
Ref.
W05/012023

_Centre:
Pretoria _

_Job Summary:
_

The Chief Scientist:
Application Research will be responsible for research and development of

sectors that are sensitive to extreme weather and climate. The Chief Scientist will oversee all research,

pillar.

_Key Performance Areas__:
_***As Chief Scientist: Application Research within the Research and Innovation Department of SAWS, the

incumbent will be responsible for:

  • Provide scientific guidance and develop products and services across the identified sectors
(health, water, ariculture energy, transport etc.) in support of SAWS strategic goals and

obligations.

  • Proactively initiate and lead research efforts through submission of proposals that are funded
and manage the research efforts forthcoming through sound project management practices.

  • Assist in identifying research gaps in the specific field and pursue methods to address these in
cooperation with other SAWS divisions and departments and where relevant with external

institutions.

  • Keep abreast of new related methods and technology so as to improve productivity and service
delivery.

  • Develop and nurture external collaboration with national and international institutions
relevant to earth system research activities.

  • Represent the SAWS where appropriate on national or international scientific
panels/committees or expert groups in an expert capacity.

  • Publish and present research findings to others on a national and international level.
  • Provide scientific guidance and project leadership to junior scientists and ensure teamwork in
conducting research projects. Report findings through project reports and scientific journals

and provide mentoring and scientific capacity building within and outside SAWS.

  • Contribute actively in the scientific mentoring and development of younger scientists and
university students.

  • Ensure the scientific integrity to international standards of the research activities in his/her
field in the SAWS.

  • Participate in all activities related to the implementation and/or maintenance of the SAWS
TQM system.

**Minimum Requirements and Attributes: - An appropriate PhD degree in the Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology

  • Proven 8 years of work experience at a lead scientist level in interdisciplinary research projects
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in Application research in relation to the climatesensitive
sectors

  • Project management experience with sound Project Management skills obtaines as project
leader.

  • Experience writing proposals and attracting funding for large interdisciplinary projects, nationally
and internationally

  • Knowledge and proficiency in a programming language such as R, Matlab, Python,
FORTRAN or GrADS

  • Good publication records as lead and coauthor
  • Demonstratable research leadership in weather or climate sciences
  • National and international recognition as an expert in his/her field of research (e.g. presented
scientific papers at national and international forums/conferences, served as member or leader

of national/international expert teams and working groups and acting as study leader at

universities

  • Knowledge and practical experience in human resource practices, planning and organisation,
budgeting, and administrative procedures to be able to manage overall office support,

procurement and staff functions for the section.

  • Mentor and coaching of junior staff as well as supervising PHDlevel students
**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: 20 February 2023

Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE Targets.

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

position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-CHIEF-RES-PRO

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