South African Weather Service (SAWS) Vacancies 2022 Apply For Senior Manager Jobs In Centurion, Gauteng

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. 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 Manager: Research
Salary: (Total Package Negotiable)
Ref: WS01/072022
Centre: Centurion

Job Summary:

The position of Senior Manager reports to the Executive Manager Weather and Climate
Service. The position is tasked with driving Innovation through Research and Development in
Weather, Climate and Air quality. The position will develop and drive the delivery of the
research strategy which focuses on research solutions throughout the value-chain of the
organization from observations to services.

Key performance areas:

• Provide leadership and develop management strategies and systems for the
achievement of the organizational research strategic objectives including
requirements for and optimal use of High Performance computing capability in and
outside of SAWS;

• Oversee innovative weather, climate and air quality research using observations and
modelling systems to ensure that the organisation continues to improve its forecasting
capabilities;

Oversee applications research and the development of products in support of SAWS
weather forecasting and climate prediction services from now-casting to multi-decadal
times scales, for both the Public and Commercial users;

• Oversee the improvement and extension of innovations for services to both the public
and Commercial clients of SAWS;

• Support Researchers in business development to ensure financial sustainability of
Research in the organisation;

• Implement and ensure the Research Department complies with appropriate financial
and business processes, systems and policies;

• Develop new market opportunities and forge partnerships locally and abroad;
• Foster inter and intra-disciplinary research and lead SAWS research partnerships
nationally and internationally ensuring quality representation of South Africa’s
interests in the WMO and other related and relevant organizations;

• Oversee the procurement, contracting and operational functions working with
scientific staff to ensure deliverables and objectives are achieved on time and within
budget;

• Manage all the Research Units within the SAWS and support the Executive Manager
Weather and Climate Service;

• Assist with the implementation and requirements of the SAWS TQM System, SAWS risk
management etc.

Requirements:
• A PhD in Environmental Science preferably in one of the following disciplines:
o Climate Change;
o Ocean Systems and Climate;
o Meteorology; and
o Atmospheric Science
• Atmospheric physics
• Atmospheric chemistry
• Atmospheric dynamics

08 to 10 years of leadership and management experience within a scientific or
related entity with demonstrable general management experience (including all
aspects of science, financial and human resources);

• Strong insight into weather and climate change research to provide guidance on
research direction;

• A strong publication record will be an advantage;
• Appropriate national and international scientific standing among peers;
• Understanding of the general business functions and its inter- relationship and
contribution to service and the application thereof;

• Demonstrative national and/or international leadership in one or more of the science
fields associated with the business of the research departmental area;
• Evidence of substantive training in leadership and/or business management;
• Strong programme and project management skills as well as General Management
competencies are a requisite.
• A proven track record in negotiations for research grants, projects and partnerships
and engagement with international research organizations and networks is a
requirement.

Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and leadership skills;
• Excellent team player;
• Excellent networking, communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to mentor and coach others.
• Innovative, strategic and leadership capability
• Highly developed people, change and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Excellent drafting, presentation and negotiating skills
• General Management skills

Please Note:

Register as user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies 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 Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012)
367 6208.

Closing Date: 31 July 2022

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). Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not
been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept
that your application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this
position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.