Space Intelligence Services Manager (re Advertisement)

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Reporting to the Managing Director, the Space Intelligence Services Manager 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 practice to enhance the credibility of SANSA.

key performance areas will include, but 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 and experience:
  • Minimum of PhD 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.
  • the position requires a scarce combination of Remote Sensing, IS, 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. As per 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: 01 March 2024.

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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1298776
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned