Forecaster: Aviation

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry,

Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) 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:
**Forecaster: Aviation**

**Salary: Negotiable**

**OR Tambo Office**

**(Ref. WS03/082023)**

**Job Summary:
**The Forecaster is primarily responsible for monitoring and issuing weather forecasts. In so doing

he/she ensures that a significant part of fulfilling the office’s mandate is to: Provide forecasting services

which include specialized services such as aviation forecasting, assistance to local disaster

management structures, forecasts for the agricultural fraternity, sports and recreation, the marine

industry and all industries that may require specialized forecasts from time to time.

**Key Performance Areas**

**Products, Services Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance**
- Generate and quality control Aviation specific forecasts, including warnings.
- Analysis and evaluation of forecast and warning services.
- Supervise the carrying out of METAR, SPECI, and SYNOP coded Meteorological Observations
- Approve and/or initiate requests for additional Upper-Air Ascents as part of performing Upper Air

Observations.
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**Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation**
- Generate and quality control commercial-specific forecasts where applicable.
- Review related TQM processes and suggest improvements.
- Assist with the analysis of data and records to drive continual improvement..

**Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance**
- Ensure updated competencies as required (e.g. AMF competency).
- Promote the SAWS Quality Policy and integrate it into the day-to-day activities within the

Office/Unit.
- Ensure the adherence of relevant policies or policy requirements.
- Ensure that all work performed is so done according to documented requirements. (SOP,

Business Continuity plans etc.)
- Provide assistance during audits of the office/unit as may be required.

**Stakeholder Management**
- Collaborate with Airport Management Centre when issuing severe weather warnings.
- Liaise with clients to ascertain requirements, and levels of service provision excellence.
- Communicate forecasts to all relevant stakeholders.
- Represent SAWS in meetings with stakeholders as instructed or requested.
- Ensure that customer communication is carried out effectively.

**Minimum Requirements and Attributes**:

- BSc Meteorology (with Honours) or equivalent and a Postgraduate Diploma in Weather

Forecasting
- WMO BIP-M requirements
- ICAO / WMO Competency requirements
- A valid Drivers Licence.

**Behavioural and Technical Competencies**
- General Administration
- Specialized & High-level Computing
- Organizing, Planning, and Presentation
- Performance Evaluation
- Training, Coaching, and Mentoring
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Compilation of Routine Meteorological Reports
- Analysis and quality control of meteorological information

**Please Note**:
**Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms. Thembisa Bixa, at Tel.**
**(012) 367 6208.**

qualifications).

**Closing Date: 25 August 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

African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

**Record Reference **HCM-ADVERT- WS03/082023