Manager: Regional Centres for Ambient Air Quality - Centurion, South Africa - The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

The South African Weather Service (SAWS)

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Centurion, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of

Environment, 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:

Manager:
Regional Centres for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Total salary package:
Negotiable

(Ref.
WS05/032023)

Centre:
Centurion
**Job Summary:
**The Manager: Regional Centres for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring shall be responsible for

facilitating and leading the implementation and maintenance of the requirements for the

international standards ISO E) with the aim of achieving and maintaining certification

in terms of the standard. The position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track

record in the management of laboratory quality systems and ambient air quality monitoring.

The Manager:
Regional Centres for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring is expected to:

ensure that all operations are conducted safely and that persons undertaking the work

do so according to SAWS policies and procedures.
- conduct themselves professionally at all times.
- stay abreast/at forefront of trends in the ambient air quality monitoring and laboratory

quality management.
- be innovative and solution orientated.
- ensure a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic, Business Management and Organisational Support.
Full life cycle management of ambient air quality and related monitoring

infrastructure.

Laboratory Quality Management
Quality System Development, Implementation,

Maintenance, Support, Participation in Quality Management System Auditing and

Continuous System Improvement

Financial and Logistics Management.
Human Resources Management.

Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) Year Degree in Air Quality Management or Atmospheric Sciences OR an

equivalent or higher qualification in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics or

Engineering.

Minimum of 4 years scientific experience in environmental data

collection/management/reporting, research and environmental information

dissemination.

Good knowledge of information systems used in air quality data management and

laboratory quality management.

Expert knowledge of laboratory quality systems.
Knowledge of air quality and other related environmental legislation.
Good/expert knowledge of air quality and meteorological monitoring.
Expert knowledge and demonstrable experience in full life cycle management of

environmental monitoring infrastructure.

Knowledge and experience in good corporate governance practices.
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision delivering commercial

and/or public good services by inter alia coordinating/conducting instrument testing,

proficiency testing, inter-lab comparisons, instrument repair, network maintenance,

data management and reporting.

Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
Ability and willingness to work overtime (weekends included) as and when needed.
Ability to travel long distance and sleepover away from home as per maintenance

schedules when required.

Ability to manage a diverse team with varying skill levels.
Demonstrable project management skills and experience.

**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

The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Record Reference HCM-ADVERT-MANAGERRC-2023