Chief Technician - Centurion, South Africa - The South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Description
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry ofEnvironment, 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
Total salary package:
Negotiable
(Ref.
WS08/032023)
Centre:
Centurion
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
- Electronic, electrical and mechanical maintenance of the country wide air quality
- Ensure data transmission and accuracy of data from the ambient air quality
- Perform equipment maintenance procedures as per schedule or when required so as
- Assembly and installation of monitoring systems and associated peripheral equipment
- Perform major and minor repairs to monitoring equipment as and when required.
- Problem solving and other routine functions pertaining to the monitoring
- Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on the availability and quality
- Interaction with technical staff in the SAWS Regional and Head offices in technical as
- Strict adherence to/implementation of national and internationally prescribed
maintenance and data management and reporting.
- Provision of technical support to remote locations (Background stations and Regional
- Provide guidance to and assist junior staff in the solving of problems, scheduled tasks,
- Ensure that the requirements for preventative and corrective maintenance as well as
management and included in Departmental budgets.
- Maintain good/productive stakeholder and client relationships and ensure > 80%
- Assist with the management and implementation of the Regional Centers for air
- Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 1702
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in ambient air quality monitoring
- Ability to work independently to solve problems, and perform tasks and other routine
- Contribute to the strategic direction and business plan of the South African Weather
- Act as a mentor to junior staff and provide support to the Regional offices and remote
- Manage air quality workshop and the job card system.
- Ensure equipment and consumables are purchased timeously and maintain operating
- Ensure project expenditure within time and budget.
Minimum Requirements:
- A 4year qualification related to Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in ambient air quality monitoring or other
(including siting), instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, repair and data
transmission.
- Advanced or expert skills in ambient air quality monitoring instrument operation,
- Advanced knowledge of ambient air quality monitoring instruments and measurement
- Good knowledge of computer and information systems as well as database
- Knowledge of air quality legislation, laboratory quality systems, monitoring equipment
- 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 overtime (weekends includ
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