South African Weather Service

“Authoritative Voice on Weather and Climate Information”

Presentation by Dr. Makuleni: 10 March 2010PART 1

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH AFRICANS!

1860-2010

Contents

• Background History• Statement of purpose and Vision• Mission• Quality Policy Statement• Enterprise View• National Priorities• Strategic Goals• Strategic Drivers• Key Strategic Programmes• Strategic Collaborations• Financial projections

SAWS 1860-2010 = 150 yearsYEAR EVENT

1860 South Africa becomes one of the first countries in the world to establish a national weather service

1949 South African Weather Bureau is officially named as a directorate in the Department of Transport

1986 South African Weather Bureau became a Chief Directorate under DEAT.

1969 First Computer for Numerical Weather Prediction is installed

1994 The Government of South Africa resumes full membership in the World Meteorological Organisation

SAWS 1860-2010 = 150 years2001 The South African Weather Service is

established as a scheduled 3A public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (Governed by SAWS Act no 8 of 2001)

2006 A Lighting Detection Network, one of three in the southern hemisphere,

2008 Severe Weather Forecasting for Southern African countries becomes operational

2009 South Africa achieves status as Global Producing Centre for long-range forecasts from the WMO’S Commission for Basic Systems, one of three countries in the southern hemisphere.

SAWS 1860-2010 = 150 years

2009 SAWS Meteorological Training Centre receives provisional accreditation with the Transport Education and Training Authority to offer the National Certificate in Weather Observation (NQF level 5)

2009 SAWS is transferred to the Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs.

2009 The installation of new radar network begins.

2010 2010: South Africa celebrates 150 years of Meteorology.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

“To be the foremost provider of relevant

services in respect of weather, climate

and related products, which contribute

to sustainable development in South

Africa and the African Continent”

VISION

The South African Weather Service is

the authoritative and legitimate

provider of meteorological,

climatological and related services for

South Africa and the African

Continent.”

MISSION

“We, in line with our quality policy statement, provide useful and innovative weather,

climate and related products and services for all South Africans and the African

Continent, through:

Enhancing observational data and communication networks;

Effectively developing and managing talent;

Enhancing collaborative partnerships and effectively disseminating weather

products to users;

Utilising cutting edge technology to convert data into meaningful products and

services for risk mitigation;

Advancing the science of meteorology, research and relevant applications;

Enhancing fiscal discipline and optimal resource mobilisation to ensure

sustainability;

in order to inform decision making and contribute to the safeguarding of life and

property”

SAWS’ Quality Policy Statement

““In pursuing the achievement of its primary aim outlined above, and in meeting and

exceeding client requirements and expectations in so doing, SAWS commits itself to

the establishment and maintenance of a Quality Management System that will be its

guarantee to all its clients by:

Setting Quality Objectives that will improve processes that yield products and

services

Improving its existing products and services

Improving its operational efficiency and effectiveness through careful planning and

standardisation of all its processes,

Recognising and responding to client requirements

Providing resources needed for implementing and supporting continuous

improvement.

Reviewing its Quality Management Policy and its Quality Policy Statement

Roadmap to achievement of ISO Certification

ENTERPRISE VIEW FOR SAWS

Human Capital Management

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Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership

Forecasting and Warning Services

Product Packaging and Application

Observation and Data Acquisition

Installation of Observing Networks

Supply Chain Management

Research and Development

Climate and Air Quality Information

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Regulatory Compliance

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Maintenance of Networks

SHEQ Management

Information and Communication Technology

Financial Management

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS

PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS

Priority 1:

Speeding up growth and transforming the economy to create decent work and sustainable livelihoods.

-Disaster Risk Reduction programmes

-150 years of climate information

-Packaging of information to multi-sectors for planning, decision making and risk management

-Infrastructure

-Technological advancement and innovation

-Research and development

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS

PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS

Priority 2:

An intensive programme to build economic and social infrastructure.

-Infrastructure modernisation

-Provision of information for support in decision making

-Human Capital development

-Commercial activities

Priority 3:

A comprehensive rural development strategy linked to land and agrarian reform and food security.

-Corporate Social Investment programms

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS

PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS

Priority 4:

Strengthen the skills and human resource base.

-Training Centre for Meteorologists, Climatologists and Atmospheric Sciences

-Teacher Development Programme

-Bursary Scheme

Priority 5:

Improve the health profile of all South Africans.

-Strategic collaborations

Priority 6:

Intensify the fight against crime and corruption.

-Fiscal discipline

-Sector information for planning and risk management

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS

PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS

Priority 8:

Pursuing African advancement and enhanced international cooperation.

-SAWS agent of WMO

-Serves in ICAO, SOLAS, UNFCCC, SADC, MASA

-Serves in WMO EC, Chairperson and Board member of MASA

-Belongs to Antarctic, Kyoto, Environmental Protection, Transport, Communications and Meteorology Protocol and Treaties

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS

PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS

Priority 9:

Sustainable Resource Management and use.

-Climate Change and variability programms viz: -Adaptation -Mitigation -Capacity building

Priority 10:

Building a developmental state including improvement of public services and strengthening democratic institutions.

-Business integration

-Organisational effectiveness

- Joint-sector specific fora

-Batho Pele principle

- SAWS values

STRATEGIC GOALS

To ensure the continued relevance of meteorological products and services in compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks.

To ensure the effective management of stakeholder, partner and key client relations.

To address fully the short-term viability and long-term sustainability of SAWS revenue and other resourcing requirements

To ensure optimised business integration and the organisational effectiveness of SAWS.

To create strategy-driven human capital capacity for SAWS' performance.

STRATEGIC DRIVERS

Compliance with, and achievement of, SAWS mandate

Alignment with the National Programme of Action

Balancing the grant and revenue generation imperative

Achievement of international obligations

Innovation to ensure broader reach and accessibility

Adaption to technological advancement

Enhancing Regional (SADC) and African (AU/NEPAD) positioning

Mitigating the impact of climate change and variability on food sustainability, rural

development and quality of life of South Africans

Skills development and retention

Leveraging collaborative relationships to enhance South Africa's ability to meet the

Millennium Development Goals

STRATEGIC PROGRAMMES

Climate Change and Variability Programme

Commercialisation Programme

Human Capital Programme

Infrastructure Modernisation; and

Total Quality Management (ISO Accreditation)

Strategic Collaborations

Government Departments DEAT, DoT, DWAF, DPLG, DoA, DST

Public Entities ATNS, ACSA, SACAA, Water Research Commission

Universities Pretoria, Fort Hare, Witwatersrand, Cape Town

International Organizations University Centre for Atmosphere Research in the USA International Research Institute in New York Max Planck Institute in Germany UK MetOffice National Weather Service of the US and NOAA

Budget 2010/11 to 2012/13 South African Weather Service

Budgeted Income Statement: 2010/11 to 2012/13

Medium-term estimate

R thousand 2010/11 20011/12 2012/13

Revenue

Government Grant 135,915 142,469 149,671 Commercial Income 15,070 16,577 23,208 Aviation Income 68,060 80,255 71,428

Total Revenue 219,045 239,301 244,307

Expenses

Compensation of employees 124,120 134,883 135,478 Administrative and Operating Costs 77,001 84,702 89,065 Depreciation and Amortisation 17,924 19,716 19,764

Total expenses 219,045 239,301 244,307

Surplus / (Deficit) - - -

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Research and DevelopmentApplied research to improve the above services

Climate ServicesCustodian of the climate database and providing climate data for research and planning

Application ServicesGrowing demand to provide value added understandable services

Marine ServicesInternational obligation of WMO and the SOLAS Convention

General Forecast ServicesFor the protection of life and property and the general well being of the people of South Africa

International ObligationServices to fulfill international obligation under WMO

Special commercial servicesServices to identifiable users that will use the services for economic benefit and/or gain.

Packaging and dissemination to fulfill user requirements.

Aviation Weather ServicesServices to fulfill international obligation of ICAO and WMO

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Basic InfrastructureEssential for the provision of all the above services.

SAWS Strategy Presentation South African Weather Service

Dr. L. Makuleni

10 March 2010PART II

CONTENT

• Infrastructure

• Human Capital Management

• Achievements

INFRASTRUCTURE

24 Regional Weather Offices

128 Automatic Weather Stations

36 Electronic Manual Stations

52 Climate Stations

1383 Rainfall Stations

24 Regional Weather Offices

NEW WEATHER RADAR SYSTEMSNew S-Band New X-band (Aviation)

NEW WEATHER RADAR SYSTEMS

The South African Government

has invested R240m to upgrade

the weather radar network in the

country.

At the completion of a three year

project, South Africa will have 12

new radars and a total of 18 radar

systems.

The system will enable

Forecasters to provide accurate

weather information and warnings

to the public.

Lightning Detection Network

Lightning is a major contributor to

power disruptions, Loss of life and

property.

Lightning-related deaths in South

Africa are about four times higher

than the global average.

SAWS committed itself with a

purchase of the lightning detection

system to provide accurate lightning

information in an effort to enhance

its Public Good and Commercial

Services delivery.

128 + 36 =164

Automatic Weather Station

AWS is manufactures locally with African

knowledge

and expertise

Provides24hour,365-days per year

uninterrupted data collection

Provides data back-up network

1383

Automatic Rainfall Station

The ARS is an ideal solution for automated

real-time rainfall monitoring for

Municipalities and Disaster Management

centres, organisations in Agriculture,

Hydrology etc.

It can be deployed by those organisations at

appropriate

places determined by them.

It is manufactured locally and can serve as a

back-up system

And archiving facility

Human Capital Management:SAWS Personnel Structure

SAWS HUMAN CAPITAL

BURSARY RECEPIENTS

2008/2009 M F A C I W 2009/2010 (YTD) M F A C I W

Weather Observers

19 9 10 10 7 0 2 Weather Observers

5 4 1

BSc Undergraduate: Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science

9 5 4 6 0 0 3 BSc Undergraduate: Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science

11 4 7 7 4

BSc: Honours Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science

9 6 3 4 0 0 5 BSc: Honours Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science

8 5 4 5 3

BSc: Honours BridgingMeteorology

3 1 2 3 0 0 0 BSc: Honours BridgingMeteorology

1 1

Learner ships 8 6 2 8 0 0 0 Learner ships

SAWS HUMAN CAPITAL

BURSARY RECEPIENTS EMPLOYED

2009 M F A C I W 2010 M F A C I W

Weather Observers

11 8 3 11 Weather Observers 11 7 4 6 4 1

BSc Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science

9 7 2 4 0 0 5 BSc Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science

5 3 2 1 4

Learner ships 4 2 2 4

SAWS HUMAN CAPITAL

Attraction and Retention: Critical and Scarce skills

•Qualifying categories;

Researchers

Scientists

Forecasters

Training Centre (Lecturers)

Weather Observers

Scientific Managers

Technical Staff (Data Technologist)

SAWS HUMAN CAPITAL

Staff Turnover Figures

2008/09 2009/10 (YTD)

•Support Staff : 10 11

•Critical and Scarce Skills : 22 13

•Total Staff : 384 372

•Turnover of C&S Skills

of total staff : 5.7% 3.8%

•Overall Staff Turnover : 8.3% 6.51%

ACHIEVEMENTS

ACHIEVEMENTS

An unqualified Audit Report for the period 2008/09 (the last audited period)

A three‑year rolling Audit Plan is in place and bearing fruit aimed at enhancing

decision‑making and planning in key socio-economic sectors

forecasting products

S A Flash Flood Guidance System

Severe Weather Forecast System for SADC

SAWS MET Training Centre accredited

ACHIEVEMENTS

Training centre of Excellence – Obtained Eumetsat Recognition

Global Long Range Forecasting Production Centre – obtained WMO Recognition

Indigenous Knowledge

SAAQIS

SAWS has met and in many cases exceeded its international obligations in terms of Aviation Service, Marine

Service and the implementation of the SADC Regional Meteorological Development Project

SAWS is represented on numerous boards and think tanks internationally, and is respected as a leader in its

field.

“The South African Weather Service is reference for specific weather events of the past such as the actual date of occurrence, the extent of damage and area affected as well as the frequency of a particular type of

event occurring in specific regions”.

LET US CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF CLIMATE INFORMATION AND SERVICE

TO THE SOUTH AFRICANS!

Conclusion

Weather lines

• Vodacom service on the 082162 number • Talk to a forecaster service.

• Molo Africa text-to-speech answering service on 083 123 0500

• AfriGis location based and subscription service SMS service (*120*555*3#-DIAL)