Senior Scientist

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

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 Scientist

Total salary package:
Negotiable

(Ref.
WS07/032023)

Centre:
Centurion

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for matters pertaining to the availability and quality control of near real

time and historical air quality data managed by the South African Weather Service. The incumbent will

assist in the provision of quality data to local clients and will be expected to be involved in and

contribute to various projects including air quality related research and the development, installation,

maintenance and upgrading of existing systems utilized by SAWS.

Key Performance Areas:

The Scientist:
Air Quality Information is expected to deliver on the following key goals and strategic

objectives of the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS) as per the SAWS Strategic

and Business Plan:
Quality control and quality assurance of air quality data;

solutions;

  • Report on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network;
  • Interaction with technical staff in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields, with respect to
operational and other associated assistance.

  • Strict adherence to national and internationally prescribed standards in respect of the air
quality infrastructure maintenance and management of the derived data.

  • Keep abreast of the latest air quality monitoring systems and infrastructures and related
developments, technologies and techniques;

  • Provision of near realtime, quality controlled and assured ambient air quality data and
information gathered by ambient air quality monitoring stations reporting to the SAAQIS

through the SAAQIS web site.

  • Publication of research, air quality newsletters, official publications, legislation, Gazettes and
other documents related to air quality and air quality management in South Africa on the

SAAQIS web site

  • Development and presentation of Air Quality Monitoring Reports
  • Delivery of commercial and/or public good services through various projects including client
liaison, research, development, equipment installation, upgrading or maintenance of systems,

etc.

  • Participation in programs, projects or activities related to commercial and/or public good
services

  • Development of new products and establishment of new processes that will improve the
service delivery to SAWS clients.

  • Conducting administrative functions related to the post.
  • Participation in Quality Management System Auditing and Continuous Improvement
programmes and activities.

  • Conducting administrative functions related to the post.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A Masters degree in air quality sciences OR an equivalent or higher qualification in
Environmental Sciences, atmospheric Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics etc.

  • Minimum of 4 years scientific experience in data management, research and information
management activities.

  • Good knowledge of database management systems.
  • Knowledge of air quality and other environmental legislation.
  • Code 8 driver's license for a gear shift vehicle (manual).
  • Administrative and organizational skills for varied tasks;
  • Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing of reports and scientific papers, with specific
reference to air quality related topics;

  • Ability to read, analyse and interpret air quality data and information;
  • Skills and experience (at least 1 year) in project management.

_Please note:
__The job may require more than 8 hours per day as workload dictates. During commercial _
- ventures the hours might fall outside the official working hours_.

**Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
*
qualifications).

Closing Date: 31 March 2023

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).

contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that

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