Meteorological Trainer

South African Weather Service; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A public weather service organization in Gauteng seeks a Meteorological Trainer to facilitate training for weather forecasters and meteorological technicians. The role involves developing training programs and providing continuous education in line with international meteorological standards. Ideal for specialists looking to enhance the skills of meteorological personnel.

Qualifications

• Specialist in meteorological training within SAWS.
• Experience in training weather forecasters and meteorological technicians.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate meteorological training within SAWS.
• Train new trainees and provide continuous training for meteorological personnel.

Job description

DeclarationThe South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board of Directors.

The company became a public entity on 15 July

in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No.

8 of It is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in South Africa and as a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) it complies with international meteorological standards.As an Aviation Meteorological Authority, SAWS is designated by the state to provide weather services to the aviation industry, marine and a range of other identified clients and to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government of South Africa.

SAWS is also the official provider of weather and climate information for the South African public and for commerce.Meteorological TrainerResponsible to facilitate meteorological training (especially weather forecasters and meteorological technicians) within the South-African Weather Service (SAWS) and is a specialist in Meteorological training within SAWS and beyond.

Meteorological training includes the training of new trainees, custom commercial training courses, and the continuous training of meteorological personnel (i.e. weather forecaster, meteorological technicians and other meteorologists / climatologists in certain competency fields as stipulated by WMO.Reference # : WS

CenturionClosing date : 14 Oct : 00