Specialist Surface Observations

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

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:
**Specialist Surface Observations**

**_Salary: R539 981 - R701 937 _**

**Ref: WS02/032019**

**Centre: Pretoria
**Job Summary**:
The Specialist Surface Observations is responsible to provide Technical support to and infrastructure

activities, including equipment performance analysis, Design assessment, and document and process

review and data management of SAWS infrastructure performance.

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Development of monthly maintenance plans and activities
- Plan, schedule manage the execution of maintenance activities, provide reliability reports and

analysis
- Analyse observation network performance, maintenance outputs and impact of maintenance
- Failures analysis and recommendations
- Track and monitor scheduled calibration and verification of instruments
- Analyse maintenance outputs and impact of maintenance interventions
- Oversee and guide the assembly and installation of electronic weather observation systems

and associated peripheral equipment according prescribed guidelines
- Manage the planning and approval of calibration and verification plans of infrastructure and

instruments
- Manage SCM logistics including dispatching of spares to different regions
- Ensure the maximum possible flow and accuracy of data from the electronic weather

observation infrastructure and limiting down time for calibration and maintenance purposes

to a minimum
- Provides gaps analysis and solutions for improvement of maintenance processes.
- Analyse the entire infrastructure performance and provides engineering solutions
- Provides innovation and solutions

**Minimum Requirements and Attributes**:

- Technical Degree (BSC/BEng/B-Tech) Qualification
- ECSA registration
- Entry level management qualification
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design, development and maintenance of processes

enterprise level software products
- A minimum of 4 years’ management experience in the area of Maintenance development
- Exposure to maintenance planning and support services
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating Systems
- Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills are essential
- Must demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, coaching and mentoring
- A valid code 08 driver’s licence with own transport is essential

**Please Note**:
**Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to**:
**Ms Nokubonga Mkhize, at Tel. (012) 367 6059**

considered.

**Closing Date: 26 March 2019**

Preference will be given People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets

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

not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

**Record Reference **HCM-ADVERT-Ref. WS02/032019