Deputy Director Earth Observation

2 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa Affirmative Portfolios Full time

**Environmental Sciences ~ Travel and Tourism**
**Pretoria**
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**Deputy Director: Earth Observation**

**Pretoria - R613 267-00pa**

**PURPOSE OF THE POST**:
To support the design, development and implementation of policies and programmes that will meet the Earth Observations Data user’s requirements in the implementation of the South African Earth Observation Strategy.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**_EARTH OBSERVATIONS STRATEGY REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION_**
- Engage user communities to develop user requirements specifications on Earth Observation (EO).
- Communicate the benefits of using EO for better decision making to relevant stakeholders.
- Support the review of EO strategy and other related matters.
- Facilitate the implementation of the strategy through EO related stakeholders. (e.g. SANSA, SAEON)

**_DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EARTH OBSERVATION APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT_**
- Mobilise funding for proposals based on user engagements and selection of the proposals for implementation.
- Monitor progress made on the implementation through bi-annual projects progress reports.
- Facilitate the transfer of funds as per contract signed.
- Support local EO industry (SMMEs)

**_PROVIDE SUPPORT AND OVERSIGHT FOR THE COMPANIES’ ENTITIES IN SST._**
- Provide technical inputs on the APP, Ops plan, annual and progress reports.
- Analyse and make inputs on the quarterly, annual and progress reports.

**_FACILITATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS._**
- Engage internationally, regionally, and locally through bilateral and multilateral arrangements.
- Capacitate the region, especially SADC on the beneficial use of EO information.
- Collaborate with other countries on initiatives identified, especially in the SADC region.

**_PROMOTING THE HUMAN CAPITAL AND TECHNOLOGY INCUBATORS, INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTING THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY._**
- Facilitate the development of human capital and Space Awareness Initiatives.
- Development and implementation of Human Capital plan to capacitate the Space programme.
- Outreach programme to excite an array of stakeholders about Space Science and Technology.

**_KNOWLEDGE:_**
- Understanding of the Space Science and Technology Landscape at Local, Regional, and international level.
- Good understanding of South African Earth Observations Dynamics and role players.
- Knowledge of the understanding of the Public Finance Management Act.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulations.

**_Minimum requirements_**
- **3 years working experience within Earth Observations.**:

- **Valid Drivers license and willingness to travel.

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