Education And Qualifications
BSc Meteorology (2009)
Professional training
Customer Care Programme, ACSA (2011)
Disaster Management, UNISA (currently studying)
Experience
Weather Forecaster (2009-date)
South African Weather Service, South Africa
• Responsible for generating and quality controlling region specific forecasts according to set timescales
• Demonstrating ability to produce aviation/marine/client specific forecasts
• Utilising computerised and mathematical models to produce short/long-range forecasts concerning weather and climate patterns
• Collecting data from satellite images, radar, remote sensors and weather stations worldwide; measuring factors including air pressure, temperature and humidity at various atmospheric levels
• Communicating information regarding severe weather forecasting to local disaster management stakeholders & general public; coding weather reports for transmission over networks
• Possessing analytical skills, evaluating performance of forecast warning services and producing reports
• Demonstrating outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills, representing company in stakeholder meetings
• Participating in customer relations activities including exhibitions and corporate events, providing support to staff as necessary and successfully promoting products/services
• Demonstrating leadership skills, providing training and development to staff on a regional basis
• Responsible for ensuring quality standards, reviewing and approving documentation relevant to processes undertaken; adhering to document control
• Undertaking any ad hoc administrative work including typing, data entry and filing; supporting administrative team
