Senior Meteorological Technician Job Vacancy at South African Weather Services

Senior Meteorological Technician Job Vacancy at South African Weather Services

Job Summary

The Senior Meteorological Technician provides technical expertise as an Aeronautical MeteorologicalObserver, as well as maintenance of meteorological instruments assigned to the Nelspruit Weather Office.

Key Performance Areas

1. Products, Services Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance
2. Perform timely visual weather Observations as determined by the relevant WeatherOffice.
3. Collect Meteorological and climate data and submit reports to the relevant stakeholders.
4. Install, maintain, and where possible, repair as well as assist with upgrades of weatherobservation equipment.
5. Continuously monitor the performance of equipment and perform routine and non-routine maintenance, including for Air Quality monitoring stations.
6. Perform quality control of meteorological data before submitting to SAWS database Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation
7. Analysis of available meteorological and climatological data.
8. Suggest measures to improve data quality and or availability. Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance
9. Perform routine office administration practices including lodging claims, leaveprocessing, completion of attendance registers, transport administration, periodicreporting, administration of registers, etc.
10. Compliance with designated national and international standards.
11. Maintain the SHEQ (Safety, Health Environment and Quality) system.
12. Monitor the Risk Register and ensure the implementation of identified risks mitigation actions.
13. Participate in various o office and regional audits and ensure that all audit findings are addressed.
14. Manage roster rotations and duty sheets.
15. Minimal supervisory duties over junior Meteorological Technicians
16. Assist in developing and implementing SOPs for departmentaloperations.
17. Assist with supervising the performance in the absence of Chief MetTech.People, Culture and Values
18. Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values
19. Takes ownership of own development activities to ensure performance against agreedstandards.
20. Contributes to team success by contribution and commitment to theteam.
21. Assist with induction, mentoring and training of new employees
22. Training, Development and Knowledge ManagementStakeholder Management•
23. Collaborate with the other regional Team in an effort to deliver the SAWS mandate
24. Implement public awareness programmes for the local communities. (Office outreach activities).

ALSO CONSIDER: Department of Education is Hiring Examination Officers- Apply

Required Minimum Education/Training

1. Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5, WMO BIP-MT compliant)
2. NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science)
3. ICAO AMO competency certificate
4. Required Minimum Knowledge of ICAO Annex 3 standards

Required Minimum Work Experience:

1. At least 3 years’ experience within the Meteorological Environment
2. A code 8 driver’s license

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required Technical

1. Organisational performance measurement (strategic, operational, and financial)
2. Budgeting
3. Leadership and management skills
4. Governance and Risk Management
5. Business Continuity Management

Behavioral

1. Networking, Influencing and Negotiation Skills•
2. Results driven
3. Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal/ presentationskills)
4. Resilience
5. Emotional Intelligence
6. Ability to work in a team
7. Maintaining confidentiality
8. Ability to work under pressure

to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Portia Takalani, at Tel. (012) 367 6148.

VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY

Closing Date: 23 July 2025