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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board. The organisation became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001), as amended in 2013. It is an aut… read morehoritative 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. It provides two distinct services, namely public good services that are funded by government, and paid-for commercial services. The South African Weather Service's countrywide observational network consists of: 231 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) 12 Climate Stations (1 x 1st order, 3 x 2nd order & 21 x 3rd order stations) 1180 Rainfall Stations 153 Automatic Rainfall Stations 23 Sea Surface Temperature Stations 12 Voluntary Observing Ships 47 Weather buoys in the South Atlantic and South Indian Ocean 14 Meteorological Radar Systems 1 Global Atmosphere Watch Station at Cape Point 2 Dobson Ozone Spectrophotometre Stations in Irene and Springbok. (A third to operate at Cape Point) 1 Baseline Surface Radiation Network Station in De Aar A national UVB Biometer network in Cape Town, Cape Point, Port Elizabeth, De Aar, King Shaka Airport and Pretoria 24 Lightning Detection Sensors (excluding 1 in Swaziland) 6 Air Quality Measuring and Monitoring Stations (DEA infrastructure being maintained by SAWS) 11 Upper-air Sounding Stations with Irene also conducting ozone soundings 442 Rigel Avenue South, Erasmusrand, 0181 Private Bag X097 Pretoria 0001
TCTC Salary range: R672 056 – R921 802
Business development strategy
Support the Senior Manager: Commercial in implementing the SAWS Commercial Strategy.
Identify and pursue business opportunities in existing and new markets, aligned to organisational goals.
Contribute to the development of revenue growth plans, pricing strategies, and cost-recovery models.
Assist in the preparation, setting, and monitoring of revenue and sales targets for business units, aligned with departmental and organisational objectives.
Support the operationalisation of business plans, including monitoring performance against sales/revenue targets and providing insights for adjustments as required.
Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets and resource plans.
Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing growth strategies.
Business development and client engagement
Prepare and support delivery of value propositions, proposals, presentations, and pitches.
Engage with potential clients and support the identification of new business opportunities.
Strengthen existing client relationships in collaboration with the Key Accounts Department.
Facilitate internal coordination with product development, legal, and finance teams to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
Support account management processes for new and existing clients.
Stakeholder liaison
Liaise with commercial partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective product/service delivery.
Support the development of strategic partnerships and maintain long-term client relationships.
Provide the Senior Manager with insights on market trends, client requirements, and competitive activity.
Represent SAWS at industry events, conferences, and client engagements as required.
Administration and Operational Support
Maintain accurate records of business development activities, proposals, and client engagement.
Support preparation of tenders, contracts, and relevant commercial documentation in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
Review contracts, agreements, and commercial documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance, and liaise with Legal for vetting and approval as required.
Assist in tracking departmental expenditure against budgets.
Ensure that CRM systems and reporting tools are up to date and support decision-making processes.
Departmental Support and Governance
Provide support to the Senior Manager: Commercial in reporting to internal committees, including the Commercial Committee, the Management Committee (MANCO), the Executive Committee (EXCO), the Strategic Programmes Committee (SPC), the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC), and the SAWS Board.
Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of commercial and operational risks within the Commercial Unit, and assist to develop and implement risk management plans.
Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance and good governance.
Contribute to business continuity planning and ensure operational readiness of the Commercial Department.
Client Service and Support
Support new client onboarding programs and engagement sessions.
Assist in developing and managing customer feedback systems.
Participate in resolving escalated client queries.
Provide support in pricing processes and commercial negotiations.
Minimum Requirements and Attributes:
A Degree in Marketing or a relevant field (eg. Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance or Public Administration)
A relevant Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage
At least 5 years relevant experience
Experience in working with relevant digital technologies (eg. CRM systems, reporting tools, financial tracking systems) is key for data-driven decision making and performance monitoring
Experience in customer relations management
Proven track record in working with successful cross-functional teams
Experience in Public Sector would be an added advantage
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