Business Development Practitioner at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Geospatial Science, Earth Sciences, or a related field.  
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in the scientific or geospatial sector.  
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, marketing, proposal writing and contract negotiations. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and customer relationship management (CRM) software.  
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. 
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and leverage market opportunities.  
• Proficiency in proposal and business case development, costing models, and contract management.  
• Familiarity with EO technologies and applications is an advantage. 

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

• Develop and implement a business development strategy for EO services.
• Identify new revenue opportunities in public and private sectors. 
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including government departments and industry leaders. 
• Oversee marketing strategies, proposal development, and funding acquisition. 
• Promote SANSA’s EO capabilities at conferences and industry events.