Research, Applications and Development(RAD) Manager

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa South African National Space Agency Full time
Job title : Research, Applications and Development(RAD) ManagerJob Location : Gauteng, PretoriaDeadline : March 14, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience: 

  • Minimum of PhD qualification in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Earth Sciences, Computer Science or related fields.  
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior role in Earth Observation applications, space intelligence tools development, or geospatial research. 
  • Demonstrated three (3) years of experience in a management role. 
  • Evidence of domain understanding through remote sensing scientific publications in journals and conference proceedings.  
  • Ability to interact with a network of senior stakeholders and clients. 
  • Experience in the remote sensing processing chains.  
  • Insight into the requirements of the EO Space Intelligence environment. 
  • Understanding of business management processes.  
  • Due to the specialised 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. 

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Lead the development of EO research and intelligence tools. 
  • Oversee the creation of AI-powered EO applications for climate monitoring, agriculture, and disaster response. 
  • Manage multiple EO projects, ensuring research outputs translate into real-world applications. 
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with government, industry, and international institutions. 
  • Provide mentorship, training, and capacity-building initiatives. 
  • Oversee financial and procurement management for EO projects.
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