Senior Scientist - 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. South African Weather Service (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.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic
person to undertake the role of:
Senior Scientist
Total salary package:
Negotiable
(Ref.
WS07/032023)
Centre:
Centurion
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 incumbent will
assist in the provision of quality data to local clients and will be 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.
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;
solutions;
- Report on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network;
- Interaction with technical staff in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields, with respect to
- Strict adherence to national and internationally prescribed standards in respect of the air
- Keep abreast of the latest air quality monitoring systems and infrastructures and related
- Provision of near realtime, quality controlled and assured ambient air quality data and
through the SAAQIS web site.
- Publication of research, air quality newsletters, official publications, legislation, Gazettes and
SAAQIS web site
- Development and presentation of Air Quality Monitoring Reports
- Delivery of commercial and/or public good services through various projects including client
etc.
- Participation in programs, projects or activities related to commercial and/or public good
- Development of new products and establishment of new processes that will improve the
- Conducting administrative functions related to the post.
- Participation in Quality Management System Auditing and Continuous Improvement
- Conducting administrative functions related to the post.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Masters degree in air quality sciences OR an equivalent or higher qualification in
- Minimum of 4 years scientific experience in data management, research and information
- Good knowledge of 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 written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing of reports and scientific papers, with specific
- Ability to read, analyse and interpret air quality data and information;
- Skills and experience (at least 1 year) in project management.
_Please note:
__The job may require more than 8 hours per day as workload dictates. During commercial _
- ventures the hours might fall outside the official working hours_.
**Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012)
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qualifications).
Closing Date: 31 March 2023
Note:
Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is
an EE position and preference will be given to females, Africans, Indians and Coloureds (AIC).
contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
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