Deputy Director: Earth Observation
2 weeks ago
Our Client in Pretoria area is looking for a dynamic person to fill a fixed 12 month contract
**Experience**
- **Minimum three years working experience within Earth Observations.**:
- **A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel**.
**Learning Indicators/Qualification**s**:
- **National **Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering.**:
- **Honours or Postgraduate in R **emote Sensing or Geospatial Science will be an ** added advantage.*
**Knowledge**
a) Understanding of the Space Science and Technology Landscape at Local, Regional and international level
b) Good understanding of South Africa Earth Observations Dynamics and role players
c) Knowledge of the National System of Innovation
d) Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act
e) Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulation
**Skills**
a) Problem Solving skills
b) Facilitation skills
c) Presentation and negotiation skills
d) Report Writing skills
e) Planning and basic strategic skills
f) Project Management skills
g) Change management skills
h) People management skills
i) Stakeholder management skills
j) Policy development skills
k) Communication (writing, presentation & verbal)
l) Computer literacy
m) Research and analytical skills
n) Events management
**Personal attributes**
a) Ability to work as a team and individually
b) Creativity and Innovative
c) Analytical
d) Networking
e) Stakeholders’ liaison and maintenance
f) Ability to work under pressure
g) Ability to work independently
h) Assertive
i) Flexible
**1. Earth observations Strategy review and implementation**
Engage user communities to develop user requirements specifications on Earth Observations (EO)
- User requirements report and relevant documentation (e.g., Reports) in relation to user engagements
Communicate the benefits of using EO for better decision making to relevant stakeholders
- Workshops, meetings, etc. conducted. Benefits shared through the National EO & Space Secretariat
Support the review of the EO strategy and other related matters
- Approved Review report
Facilitate the implementation of the strategy through EO related stakeholders (e.g. SANSA, SAEON)
- Agreed milestones achieved on strategic implementation, that responds to user requirements
**development**
Mobilize funding for proposals based on user engagements and selection of the proposals for implementation
- Proposals received through the implementing agency, reviewed and recommended for support
Monitor progress made on the implementation through bi-annual projects progress Reports
- Bi-annual progress reports compiled and submitted for approval
Facilitate the transfer of funds as per contract signed
- Funds transferred accordingly and utilized.
Support Local EO industry (SMMEs_
- Growth of domestic and transformed EO industry
**3. Provide support and oversight for DSI entities in Space Science and Technology (SST)**
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Provide technical inputs on the APP, Ops plan, strategic plan
- Draft reports and inputs that are aligned to the Company priorities
Analyse and make inputs on the quarterly, annual and progress reports
- Approved quarterly, annual and projects reports
**4. Facilitate strategic Partnerships**
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Engage internationally, regionally and locally through bilateral and multilateral arrangement
- Draft reports and inputs that are aligned to the Company priorities
Capacitate the region, especially SADC on the beneficial use of EO information
- Capacity interventions conducted on EO capacity in the region.
Collaborate with other countries on initiatives identified, especially in the SADC region
- Leveraged global knowledge to capacitate the national competence Progress (reports) made on initiatives
**5. Promoting the human capital and technology incubators, industry development and promoting the public benefits of space science and technology**
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Facilitate the development of human capital and Space Awareness Initiatives
- HCD and space awareness plans created and implemented
Development and implementation of Human Capital plan to capacitate the Space programme
- HCD plan implemented and transformed on the EO industry
Outreach programme to excite an array of stakeholders about Space Science and Technology
**Job Type**: Contract
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