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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2018/19 FINANCIAL YEAR. Introduction The South African Weather Service is a public entity of the Department of Environmental Affairs and derives its mandate from the South African Weather Service ACT(no 8 of 2001 as amended )
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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2018/19 FINANCIAL YEAR SAWS APP 2018-2019
Introduction The South African Weather Service is a public entity of the Department of Environmental Affairs and derives its mandate from the South African Weather Service ACT(no 8 of 2001 as amended ) SAWS is mandated to provide weather and climate services that helps Government, the Public and Commercial clients in protecting lives and infrastructure. SAWS WeatherSMART vision is aimed at improving societal preparedness for all weather events associated with climate variability and change. To play a leading role in Aviation Safety, Disaster Risk Reduction and other key mandate areas within the region, continent and globally. Ensure extension of reach through innovative products and services to ensure effective dissemination and knowledge sharing. SAWS APP 2018-2019
Alignment with Government Priorities SAWS focuses its attention on enabling the National Development Plan – Vision 2030 through enabling communities to become more agile in terms of climate change and weather responsiveness SAWS Meteorological and Climatological scientific research and analysis contributes to national policy development and implementation. National Climate Change Response Policy, leading the Early Warning System enhancements, Disaster Risk Reduction and Severe Weather Forecasting Demonstration Projects The Long-Term Adaptation Scenarios (LTAS) that are now used nationally and within the region. Resolving Energy Challenge – Wind Atlas Growing Ocean Economy Including Coastal Tourism – Operation Phakisa – Marine Strategy National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS). SAWS APP 2018-2019
SAWS Strategic Direction Integrated Services Strategy (ISS) aimed at developing client centric, innovative and quality products and services. The development and implementation of a sustainable revenue strategy(Business Model ) The acquisition, optimization and maintenance of world class infrastructure; The identification and engagement with strategic partners/ service providers for specified services in order to establish a competitive advantage; Compliance with designated national and international standards; Effective stakeholder engagement to foster brand awareness and quality client service; Attraction, development and retention of a competent workforce; The development and implementation of a fit-for-purpose organisation structure; The provision of conducive and adequate workspace that maximizes productivity. SAWS APP 2018-2019
APP Improvements for 2018/19 = 30%SG 1 - 1.1.1 New Integrated Services Strategy Slide 7 SG 1- 1.2.1 Addition of Aviation Products and Targets Slide 9SG 2 -2.1.4 Validdata from priority area Air Quality monitoring networks Slide 14SG 2 -2.1.5 Percentage of GAW Trace Gas Data availability (Greenhouse Gases) Slide 15SG 2 - 2.1.6 Development and implementation of ICT Master Systems Plan Slide 16 SG 2 -2.2.3 Development and implementation of an integrated Talent Framework. ( Succession Planning, Leadership Development, and Process Automation ) Slide 19SG 2 -2.4.1 Establish easily accessible, fit-for-purpose workspace(s) across all SAWS’s offices. Slide 24SG 2 -2.4.2 Establishment of a new SAWS Head Office Building Slide 25 SG 3 -3.2.2 Establish a number of strategic partnerships with relevant capabilities and expertise Slide 30 SG 3 -3.3.2 Ensuring effective and efficient risk management system across SAWS Slide 32 SG 5 -5.1.4 Develop and implement revenue models and pricing strategies Slide 39 SAWS APP 2018-2019
SAWS KEY VALUE ADD SERVICES Now-casts Satellite Radar Upper air SAFFG / LDN Weather forecasts Meso-scale Ensembles SADC & SA Medium-range forecasts Ensembles Statistics Climate projections Multi-model ensembles Downscaling Seasonal predictions Multi-model ensembles Statistics 0-6 hours 6-24 hours 24-72 hours 1 month - 2 years 4-10 days 11-30 days >2 years Advisories Potential hazardous weather events Rain & temperature anomalies Projections Climate change Anomalies & frequencies Watches and warnings Severe weather Daily weather events Outlooks Probabilistic rain & temperature outlooks Disaster Man, Public, Agriculture, Commerce Strategic Planning Agriculture, Energy, Water, Environment Disaster management, Hydrology, Public Disaster Man, Agriculture, Hydrology, Commerce Commerce, Agriculture, Health, Energy Commerce, Agriculture, Water, Construction SAWS APP 2018-2019
STRATEGIC GOAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES SAWS APP 2018-2019
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