Meteorological Technician(Ref: WS09/092024) at The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

Centre: Nelspruit, Polokwane and Thohoyandou Offices 

Job summary: 

Observation:

• Perform routine weather observation duties that include: - Visual weather observation and compile routine reports, 
• Providing special reports for changes in weather. 
• Providing observation reports timeously as per schedule or as per the timeliness of the client’s requests 
• Downloading of remote observation station data 
• Collection and quality control of manual rainfall station 
• Quality control of AWS and ARS data and transmission thereof to central data base 
• Perform routine and adhoc maintenance of SAWS Observations infrastructure (Thorough understanding of Automatic Weather Stations is required) 

 Internal and External Customer Relations: 

• Liaise with clients as per office plan. 
• Represent SAWS at Stakeholder meetings as per plan. 

 Total Quality Management 

• Apply prevention and corrective action procedures on all findings related to weather 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 obtain a competent Aviation Meteorological Observation (AMO) certificate within 6 months of employment. 
• 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 or be in a position to obtain a valid driver’s license within 3 months of employment.