Key Performance Areas: 
Products, Services Delivery / Infrastructure maintenance 

• Perform timely visual weather Observations as determined by the relevant Weather Office.
• Collect Meteorological and climate data and submit reports to the relevant stakeholders.
• Install, maintain, and where possible, repair as well as assist with upgrades of weather observation equipment.
• Continuously monitor the performance of equipment and perform routine and non-routine maintenance, including for Air Quality monitoring stations.
• Perform quality control of meteorological data before submitting to SAWS database

Innovation, Process Improvement & Revenue Generation 

• Analysis of available meteorological and climatological data.
• Suggest measures to improve data quality and or availability.

Administration, Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Perform routine office administration practices including lodging claims, leave processing, completion of attendance registers, transport administration, periodic reporting, administration of registers, etc.
• Compliance with designated national and international standards.
• Maintain the SHEQ (Safety, Health Environment and Quality) system.
• Monitor the Risk Register and ensure the implementation of identified risks mitigation actions.
• Participate in various o office and regional audits and ensure that all audit findings are addressed.
• Manage roster rotations and duty sheets.
• Minimal supervisory duties over junior Meteorological Technicians
• Assist in developing and implementing SOPs for departmental operations.
• Assist with supervising the performance in the absence of Chief Met Tech.

People, Culture and Values 

• Promote a culture and practices that reflect the SAWS values
• Takes ownership of own development activities to ensure performance against agreed standards.
• Contributes to team success by contribution and commitment to the team.
• Assist with induction, mentoring and training of new employees
• Training, Development and Knowledge Management

Stakeholder Management 

• Collaborate with the other regional Team in an effort to deliver the SAWS mandate
• Implement public awareness programmes for the local communities. (Office outreach activities).

Required Minimum Education/Training: 

• NQF Level 4 or Senior Certificate (with Mathematics and Physical Science) and Weather Observers Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• ICAO AMO competency certificate
• WMO BIP-T requirements

Required Minimum Work Experience: 

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