South African Weather Service Authoritative Voice on Weather

South African Weather Service “Authoritative Voice on Weather and Climate Information” Presentation by Dr. Makuleni: 10 March 2010 PART 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 years YEAR 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 years 2001 The South African Weather Service is established as a scheduled 3 A 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 longrange 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: South Africa celebrates 150 years of Meteorology.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The South African Weather Service is the authoritative and legitimate provider of meteorological, climatological and related services for South Africa and the African Continent. ” VISION “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”

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

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS Priority 1: -Disaster Risk Reduction programmes Speeding up growth and transforming the economy to create decent work and sustainable livelihoods. -150 years of climate information -Packaging of information to multisectors 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: -Infrastructure modernisation An intensive programme to build economic and social infrastructure. -Provision of information for support in decision making -Human Capital development -Commercial activities Priority 3: A comprehensive rural development strategy linked to land agrarian reform and food security. -Corporate Social Investment programms

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS Priority 4: -Training Centre for Meteorologists, Climatologists and Atmospheric Sciences Strengthen the skills and human resource base. -Teacher Development Programme -Bursary Scheme Priority 5: -Strategic collaborations Improve the health profile of all South Africans. Priority 6: -Fiscal discipline Intensify the fight against crime and corruption. -Sector information for planning and risk management

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS PRIORITY PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY SAWS Priority 8: -SAWS agent of WMO Pursuing African advancement and enhanced international cooperation. -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: -Climate Change and variability programms viz: -Adaptation -Mitigation -Capacity building Sustainable Resource Management and use. Priority 10: -Business integration Building a developmental state including improvement of public services and strengthening democratic institutions. -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, Do. T, DWAF, DPLG, Do. A, 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 Met. Office § National Weather Service of the US and NOAA

Budget 2010/11 to 2012/13

Budget 2010/11 to 2012/13

SAWS’ Preferred Funding Model

SAWS Strategy Presentation South African Weather Service Dr. L. Makuleni 10 March 2010 PART 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 SYSTEMS New S-Band New X-band (Aviation)

NEW WEATHER RADAR SYSTEMS The South African Government has invested R 240 m 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 Provides 24 hour, 365 -days per year uninterrupted data collection Provides data back-up network

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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 1 0 7 0 2 Weather Observers 5 4 1 BSc Undergraduat e: 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 Bridging Meteorology 3 1 2 3 0 0 0 BSc: Honours Bridging Meteorology 1 1 Learner ships 8 6 2 8 0 0 0 Learner ships

SAWS HUMAN CAPITAL BURSARY RECEPIENTS EMPLOYED 2009 M F A Weather Observers 11 8 3 1 1 BSc Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science 9 7 2 4 Learner ships 4 2 2 4 C 0 I W 2010 0 5 M F A C I 4 1 Weather Observers 11 7 4 6 BSc Meteorology & Earth & Atmospheric Science 5 3 2 1 W 4

SAWS HUMAN CAPITAL Attraction and Retention: Critical and Scarce skills • Qualifying categories; Ø Ø Ø Researchers Scientists Forecasters Ø Ø Ø Training Centre (Lecturers) Weather Observers Scientific Managers Ø 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 • SAWS embarked on Stakeholder Survey in 2009/10 financial year. – 315 respondents participated in the survey § Customer satisfaction : 84% § Corporate image: 82% § Quality service, quality of products, image, pricing, relevance of products and services, accuracy, timelines, accessibility, coherence and interpretability : 83%

ACHIEVEMENTS Ø An unqualified Audit Report for the period 2008/09 (the last audited period) Ø A three‑year rolling Audit Plan is in place and bearing fruit aimed at enhancing decision‑making and planning in key socio-economic sectors Ø forecasting products Ø S A Flash Flood Guidance System Ø Severe Weather Forecast System for SADC Ø SAWS MET Training Centre accredited

ACHIEVEMENTS Ø Training centre of Excellence – Obtained Eumetsat Recognition Ø Global Long Range Forecasting Production Centre – obtained WMO Recognition Ø Indigenous Knowledge Ø SAAQIS Ø 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 Ø SAWS is represented on numerous boards and think tanks internationally, and is respected as a leader in its field.

Conclusion “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!

Weather lines • Vodacom service on the 082162 number • Talk to a forecaster service. • Molo Africa text-to-speech answering service on 083 123 0500 • Afri. Gis location based and subscription service SMS service (*120*555*3#-DIAL)