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 Observations Strategy.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Earth Observations Strategy development,review and implementation
- Engage user
communities to develop user requirementsspecifications 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 strategicvsupport and oversight for DSI 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
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT:
- KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING
? Understanding of the Space Science and Technology Landscape
? Good grasp of SA Earth Observations Dynamics and role players
? Knowledge of National System of Innovation - SKILLS
? Problem Solving Skills
? Facilitation Skills
? Presentation and negotiation skills
? Report Writing Skills
? Excellent communication and Interpersonal Skills Listening, - PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
? Ability to work as a team and individually
? Creativity
? Analytical
? Networking - EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years working experience with regard to Earth Observations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Three years degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering.
? Honours or post graduate in Remote Sensing or Geospatial Sciences will
be an added advantage.
Desired Skills:
- See above spec