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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 became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001), as amended in 2013. It is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in Sout...
Job summary
A Scientist Air-Sea interaction will conduct research on the role of local air-sea interaction in fire activity over South Africa. The candidate will assess the suitability of various indices, such as the Fire Weather Index (FWI) and Lowveld Fire Danger Index (LFDI), primarily for South African coastal areas, in close collaboration with the SAWS Research Department and other stakeholders, contributing to the development of a new National Fire Danger Rating System. Additionally, the successful applicant will collaborate and participate in other research activities with the Marine Research Unit as delegated by the Lead Scientist / Senior Manager. Experience working with the fire indices will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Areas
The candidate will be required to:
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
Behavioural Competencies
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Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208
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