The South African Weather Service Jobs

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Internship Programme 2025-2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) hereby invites applications for a one-year Internship
Programme.

We are looking for high- achieving graduates to join our Internship Programme in the following fields:
ICT Department (Centurion) – (Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Software/Hardware Development/
Remote Sensing Science and Technologist). Ref#REMOTESENSE2025 – 1 Position

Applicants must comply with the following requirements:

• Submit detailed CV with all necessary information (i.e., Address and Date of Birth)
• Applicant to attach academic transcript and Completed Qualification on the Recruitment Portal.
• Applicant must be 18 – 35 years of age.
• An applicant must have been unemployed and with no work experience

Interns will be placed at the SAWS Head office in Centurion. Successful candidates will be responsible
for their own transport to the office. The SAWS will pay a monthly stipend of R6 500.00
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with SAWS for a duration
of twelve months. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.

For further information regarding the Internship Programme please contact Lukhanyo Ziwele at
012 367 6214.

Closing Date 07 April 2025

Chief Technician Air Quality Services

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. 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. SAWS is
therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:

Chief Technician Air Quality Services
Paterson Grade: C5
TCTC Salary range: R482 165.00 – R692 582.00
(Ref.WS13/032025)
Centre: Irene

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, development, improvement and
expansion of the national ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure and other peripheral
equipment of the South African Weather Service to meet the SAWS-DFFE MoU and
requirements of the 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of
South Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and improvement of existing infrastructure and
  development/expansion of air quality monitoring networks.
• Electronic, electrical and mechanical maintenance of the country wide air quality
  monitoring infrastructure on a continuous 24 hours per day, 365 days a year basis.
• Ensure data transmission and accuracy of data from the ambient air quality
  monitoring infrastructure.
• Perform equipment maintenance procedures as per schedule or when required so as
  to limit down time of infrastructure to a minimum.
• Assembly and installation of monitoring systems and associated peripheral equipment
  according to prescribed guidelines installation manuals.
• Commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions.
• Perform major and minor repairs to monitoring equipment as and when required.
• Problem solving and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring
  infrastructure.
• Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on the availability and quality
  of data from the monitoring network in line with applicable SOPS and templates.
• Interaction with technical staff in the SAWS Regional and Head offices in technical as
  well as scientific and ICT fields.
• Strict adherence to/implementation of national and internationally prescribed
  standards and SOPs in respect of the air quality monitoring infrastructure
  maintenance and data management and reporting.
• Provision of technical support to remote locations (Background stations and Regional
  offices).
• Provide guidance to and assist junior staff in the solving of problems, scheduled tasks,
  and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure.
• Ensure that the requirements for preventative and corrective maintenance as well as
  infrastructure recapitalization are estimated, motivated for and communicated to
  management and included in Departmental budgets.
• Maintain good/productive stakeholder and client relationships and ensure > 80%
  client satisfaction.
• Assist with the management and implementation of the Regional Centers for air
  quality and meteorological monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in ambient air quality monitoring
  technologies and techniques.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems and perform tasks and other routine
  functions pertaining to the monitoring infrastructure.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and business plan of the South African Weather
  Service, and pay special attention to targets, transformation and recapitalization.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff and provide support to the Regional offices and remote
  locations.
• Manage air quality workshop and the job card system.
• Ensure equipment and consumables are purchased timeously and maintain operating
  stock.
• Ensure project expenditure within time and budget.

Minimum Requirements:

• A 4-year qualification related to Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
  or Environmental Management.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in ambient air quality monitoring or other
  environmental monitoring that involved equipment/instrument commissioning
  (including siting), instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, repair and data
  transmission.
• Advanced or expert skills in ambient air quality monitoring instrument operation,
  maintenance and repair.
• Advanced knowledge of ambient air quality monitoring instruments and measurement
  technics.
• Good knowledge of computer and information systems as well as database
  management systems.
• Knowledge of air quality legislation, laboratory quality systems, monitoring equipment
  maintenance and repair
• Code 8 driver’s license for a gear shift vehicle (manual).
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Ability and willingness to work over-time (weekends included) as and when needed.
• Ability to travel long distance and sleep-over away from home as per maintenance
  schedules when required.
• Project management skills and experience

Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
367 6091.

Closing Date: 10 April 2025

Senior Scientist Air Quality Services X2

Senior Scientist Air Quality Services X2
Paterson Grade: D1
TCTC Salary range: R554 233.00 – R798 195.00
(Ref.WS12/032025)
Centre: Irene

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
Scientist will assist in the provision of quality data to internal, local and international clients.
The Scientist is to maintain operational air quality and atmospheric emissions databanks and
quality control of air quality and atmospheric emissions data. The scientist is 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.
The Scientist is expected to contribute to the development and/or compilation of new
products and the establishment of new methodologies and processes that will improve service
delivery to clients.

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;
• Active involvement in the commissioning and installation of new technical applications
  and solutions;
• Report on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network;
• Interaction with technical staff in the Regions and head office in technical as well as
  scientific and ICT fields, with respect to operational and other associated assistance;
• Adhere to/implement national and internationally prescribed standards in respect of
  the air quality infrastructure maintenance and the derived data;
• Keep abreast of the latest air quality monitoring systems and infrastructures and
  related developments, technologies and techniques;
• Provision of near real-time, 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 to government, business and industry, academia,
  research institutes and the general public;
• 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, installation, upgrading or maintenance of the
  scientific systems relevant to specific AQ research field;
• 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 clients;
• Participation in Quality Management System Auditing and Continuous Improvement
  programmes and activities;
• Conducting administrative functions related to the post.

Requirements:

• A Masters Degree in Air Quality Sciences OR an equivalent or higher qualification in
  Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics;
• Minimum of 4 years scientific experience in data, research and information activities;
• Good knowledge in computer and information systems, and 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 communication skills both written and verbal;
• 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:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
367 6091

Closing Date: 10 April 2025

Senior Manager: SHEQ, Security & Facilities Management (Re-advertisement)

Senior Manager: SHEQ, Security & Facilities Management (Re-advertisement)
Paterson Grade: D4
TCTC Salary range: R993 248.00 – R1 319 027.00
Centre: Head Office, Centurion
(Ref. WS11/032025)

Job Summary:

• To lead, develop, maintain and implement the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
  (SHEQ) programs, procedures and policies to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury
  and to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality control within SAWS
  operations.
• To provide, manage and maintain safe and secure office environments for SAWS Head Office
  as well as Regional Offices
• To implement and maintain a Knowledge Management System in SAWS

Key Performance Areas:

• Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
• To develop, implement and monitor the SAWS SHEQ strategy and programmes in support of
  the SAWS strategic goals.
• To ensure the SHEQ environment is governed by the required and relevant updated Policies
  and Procedures, aligned to market practice. Monitor, manage and report on compliance to the
  SHEQ Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working environments for SAWS Head Office as well as Regional Offices that are fit for purpose.
• Ensure that the SAWS Healthy and Safety representatives are appointed and trained
  accordingly.
• To ensure that the organisation complies with the ISO 9001 standard and the Occupational
  Health and Safety Regulations.
• Perform internal audits on the Total Quality Management systems to identify and correct areas
  of non-compliance.
• To establish, implement and maintain a Records Management System and File Plan in
  compliance with the National Archiving Act (Act 43 of 1996 as amended)
• Train employees on the Records Management Policies and File Plan and monitor and report
  on compliance.
• Implement and maintain a Knowledge Management System in SAWS, with easy access for all
  staff in accordance with the approved access rights.

Facilities and Security Management

• To provide, manage and maintain safe and secure office environments for SAWS Head Office
  as well as Regional Offices
• To ensure the Facilities and Security Management environment is governed by the required
  and relevant updated Policies and Procedures, aligned to market practice. Monitor, manage
  and report on compliance to the Facilities and Security Management Policies and Procedures.
• Oversee the maintenance and protection of the SAWS buildings and facilities/grounds in
  consultation with the relevant stakeholders at the Head Office as well as regional offices.
• Ensure that the lease agreements are reviewed annually and where applicable, the Supply
  Chain Management process is followed in time to renew the leases or conclude new
  agreements.
• Provide general maintenance and cleaning services to all SAWS offices, within budget and in
  compliance with the relevant lease agreements.
• Constantly liaise with the regional managers to ensure all relevant service providers and
  landlords meet their contractual obligations.

Fleet and travel

• Oversee the management of the SAWS travel office, including fleet management
• To ensure the Travel Office is governed by the required and relevant updated Policies and
• Procedures, aligned to market practice. Monitor, manage and report on compliance to the
  Travel Management Policies and Procedures.
• Provide cost efficient travelling management services to SAWS Employees through the
  management of Service Providers, in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure the SAWS fleet is used to support SAWS business activities through monitoring,
  education and training of employees.
• Oversee the SAWS travel activities to ensure these comply with SAWS finance, risk
  management and OHS requirements

Risk, Governance and Compliance

• Work with the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) department to identify risk control
  measures and ensure implementation of these across SAWS.
• Ensure all the relevant statutory training is conducted as legally prescribed and that records
  are safely stored for audit purposes.
• Coordinate all the mandated audits and make sure that the relevant SAWS employees
  cooperate with the auditors and submit all requested documents.
• Ensure audit findings are addressed by implementing proper controls to avoid recurrence and
  repeat audit findings.
• Ensure that all SAWS SHEQSF compliance certificates are up to date and safely stored.
• Make sure that all management and statutory reports are drafted, approved, and submitted
  at the prescribed intervals.

Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate regular stakeholder engagements to determine their needs and levels of satisfaction
  with the services provided by the department.
• Manage the service level agreements of the relevant service providers and address all issues
  raised by SAWS stakeholders.
• Effectively lead and manage the SHEQSF team to ensure that they deliver on the department’s
  objectives within the allocated resources.
• Ensure the training and development of the SHEQSF team.

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• Relevant Honours Degree (Business Management / Records Management / Health & Safety)
  Certificate in ISO 9001/OHS systems lead auditing.
• Financial acumen will be an added advantage.

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in SHEQ/Security and Facilities management, with at least 3
  years on Senior Management level.
• 5 years SHEQ systems auditing experience.
• Experience in the project management for relocating office environments.
• Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations as it relates to procurement.
• Stakeholder engagement and proven track record in ability to engage at all occupational levels.
• Contract management.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

• Good communication skills
• Project management skills
• Sound knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of SHEQ/ISO standards
• Knowledge of ensuring operational efficiency
• Leadership skills
• Multitasking ability.

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

Closing Date:
10 April 2025

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