SUMMARY:
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
POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Engage user communities to develop user requirements specifications on Earth Observations (EO)
- Communicate the benefits of using EO for better decision making to relevant stakeholders
- Support the review of the EO strategy and other related matters
- Facilitate the implementation of the strategy through EO related stakeholders (e.g. SANSA, SAEON)
- Mobilise funding for proposals 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
- Engage internationally, regionally and locally through bilateral and multilateral arrangement
- Capacitate the region, especially SADC on the beneficial use of EO information
- Collaborate with other countries on initiatives identified, especially in the SADC region
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering.
- Honours or postgraduate in Remote Sensing or Geospatial Science will be an added advantage.
- Minimum three years working experience within Earth Observations.
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