Research, Applications and Development(RAD) Manager at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

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.