Deputy Director Earth Observations PRETORIA

Deputy Director Earth Observations PRETORIA Technical / Construction ~ Aviation

Pretoria - Gauteng

Deputy Director-Earth Observations

Pretoria

R679 700pa

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTACT

Purpose Of Post

To support the design, development, and implementation of policies and programmes that will meet the Earth Observations Data users requirements in the implementation of the South African Earth Observations Strategy.

Key Performance Areas

Earth Observations Strategy development, review, and implementation:

• Engage user communities to develop user requirements specifications on Earth Observation
• Communicate the benefits of using Earth Observations to relevant stakeholders
• Support the review of Earth Observations (EO) strategy and other EO matters
• Facilitate the implementation of the strategy through EO related stakeholders (e.g. SANSA, SAEON)

Support The Development And Implementation Of Earth Observations Applications

• Facilitate the call for proposal based on user engagements and selection of the proposals for implementation
• Promote the development of applications based on identified user requirements specifications that stakeholders should provide
• Monitor progress made on the implementation through bi-annual progress reports
• Facilitate the transfer of funds as per contract signed

Provide strategic support and oversight for the relevant entities in SST:

• Provide technical inputs on the APP, Ops plan, strategic plan
• Analyse and make inputs on the quarterly, annual and projects reports

Engagement With Strategic Partners

• Engage internationally, regionally, and locally through bilateral and multilateral arrangements
• Capacitate the region on the beneficial use of Earth Observations Information
• Collaborate with other countries on initiatives identified, especially in the SADC region

Creating the requisite human capital and technology incubators, industry development and promoting the public benefits of space science and technology:

• Facilitate the development of Human Capital Development and Space Awareness Initiatives
• Development and implementation of HCD plan to capacitate the Space programme put in place
• Outreach programme to excite an array of stakeholders about SS&T

Knowledge, Skills And Personal Attributes

• Understanding of the Space Science and Technology Landscape
• Good grasp of SA Earth Observations Dynamics and role players
• Knowledge of National System of Innovation
• Problem Solving Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation and negotiation skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills Listening
• Ability to work as a team and individually
• Creativity
• Analytical
• Networking

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Earth Observations
• Three years degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering.
• Honours or postgraduate in Remote Sensing or Geospatial Sciences will be an added advantage

Closing date for applications: 5 June 2024

Should you not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your applications unsucessful.

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