Meteorological Technician

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**

**Salary: Negotiable**

**Centre: Lanseria**

**(Ref: WS08/0602023)**

**Job summary**:
The meteorological technician conducts Meteorological observations performed in region.

Within the region there are additional responsibilities assigned to this job, these being

necessary to ensure operational efficiency of infrastructure that assists the Meteorological

Observation network/s. The officer is essentially responsible for maintenance, upgrade and

calibration of meteorological observation network.

**Maintenance of equipment:
- Validation and verification of equipment
- Conduct reactive and preventative maintenance
- Replacement of faulty equipment
- Assist in controlling equipment from technical services centre with emphasis on quality

control and management of stock

**Meteorological Observation**:

- Perform METAR, SPECI and SYNOP coded Meteorological observations
- Perform upper air ascents as part of upper air observations

**Internal and External Customer Relations:
- Liaise with clients as per office plan.
- Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan.

**Total Quality Management
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 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.

**Please Note**:
**Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012)**

**367 6208.**

qualifications).

**Closing Date: 23 June 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 your

Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

**Record Reference **HCM-ADVERT-MT08/2023