Job Description

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is a public entity under the National Department of Science and Innovation.

SANSA has a mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology advances space engineering programmes, and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organization can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za

SANSA is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining employees who are passionate about the success of the national space industry.

SANSA thrives on our employeesxe2x80x99 creativity, competencies, and expertise, and on their ingenuity to succeed in a high-performing environment.

The following opportunity exists in the Earth Observation Programme, to be filled by an individual with the relevant skills, drive, competencies, and qualifications.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will provide an Earth Observation (EO) Space Intelligence capability to drive the EO Programme. This position will develop, direct, and execute key and insightful strategies and tactics to facilitate decision support tools for government, industry knowledge, innovative research, and best-in-class practices to enhance the credibility of SANSA.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• EO Space Intelligence Development.
• EO Space Intelligence Strategy Development and Implementation.
• Financial and Procurement Management.
• People Management.
• Project Management.

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications & experience:

• A Ph.D. qualification in Geospatial science with a strong background in remote sensing.
• Evidence of domain understanding through remote sensing scientific publications in journals and conference proceedings.
• At least 10 years of experience in the EO space intelligence environment.
• Demonstrated 5 years of experience managing diverse teams.
• Ability to interact with a network of senior stakeholders and clients.
• Experience in remote sensing processing supply chains.
• Insight into requirements of the EO Space Intelligence environment.
• Understanding of business management processes.
• Due to the specialized and technical nature of the environment as well as the need for good leadership, the position requires a scarce combination of remote sensing, GIS, research, and leadership/management skills.

Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.

SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on: Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)

Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing Date: 29 August 2023.

For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.

The South African National Space Agency