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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY (SANSA) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY (SANSA)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SPACE ENGINEERING
Pretoria
Job Ref #: EDSE01
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director is a member of the executive team and provides leadership in developing programmatic, organizational, and financial plans for the SANSA Space Engineering Programme in terms of (i) space missions management, (ii) space and systems engineering, (iii) programme and project management, (iv) technology and innovation management, (v) strategic products, systems, and technology acquisition, (iv) contract management, (v) industry coordination, and development.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 29 February 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SPACE ENGINEERING
Pretoria
Job Ref #: EDSE01
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director is a member of the executive team and provides leadership in developing programmatic, organizational, and financial plans for the SANSA Space Engineering Programme in terms of (i) space missions management, (ii) space and systems engineering, (iii) programme and project management, (iv) technology and innovation management, (v) strategic products, systems, and technology acquisition, (iv) contract management, (v) industry coordination, and development.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Strategy Planning, Development, and Implementation.
- Corporate Governance.
- Financial Management.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Programme and Project Management.
- Space Engineering Management.
- Space Acquisitions & Contract Management.
- Technology, Innovation & Industrial Management.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- MSc (Engineering)/MEng in electrical, electronic, mechanical, aeronautical, or industrial.
- An MBA will be an added advantage.
- A formal project management qualification is required.
- At least ten (10) years of programme management experience in advanced manufacturing industries (aerospace, defence, nuclear, electrotechnical), and systems engineering experience.
- At least ten (10) years of experience at senior management level.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience at executive management level.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 29 February 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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REMOTE SENSING SCIENTIST
Pretoria
Job Ref #: RSS03
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Space Intelligence Services Manager, the Remote Sensing Scientist will be responsible for researching applications and potential remote sensing technology for image processing applications in specific focus areas. They will be required to develop value-added products as derived from satellite images.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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REMOTE SENSING SCIENTIST
Pretoria
Job Ref #: RSS03
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Space Intelligence Services Manager, the Remote Sensing Scientist will be responsible for researching applications and potential remote sensing technology for image processing applications in specific focus areas. They will be required to develop value-added products as derived from satellite images.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Scientific and Applied Research.
- Stakeholder Relations.
- User requirements and Proposal Writing.
- Project Management and Coordination to deliver Solutions and Services to User Community.
- Value-Added Product Development.
- Community Enablement.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- MSc in Remote Sensing/GIS/Environmental Science/Geoinformatics or Natural Sciences with a strong mathematical, GIS, remote sensing, and programming background is required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of working experience as a Remote Sensing Scientist or researcher developing remote sensing applications for the forest, agriculture, mining, and urban landscapes.
- High competence in processing and retrieving geophysical and biophysical parameters from satellite imagery.
- Competence in geospatial programming and shell scripting and Python, R, or C++.
- Experience in using open-source remote sensing and GIS software and geo-databases is required.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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SENIOR PAYROLL PRACTITIONER
Pretoria
Job Ref #: SPP01
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Enterprise Finance Manager, the Senior Payroll Practitioner will be required to manage, direct, control, and process the agency’s entire payroll and all other payroll-related duties, support the financial administrator, and manage all journals related to finance.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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SENIOR PAYROLL PRACTITIONER
Pretoria
Job Ref #: SPP01
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Enterprise Finance Manager, the Senior Payroll Practitioner will be required to manage, direct, control, and process the agency’s entire payroll and all other payroll-related duties, support the financial administrator, and manage all journals related to finance.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordination and management of the SANSA payroll.
- Overtime remuneration.
- Travel and subsistence and reimbursements.
- Financial Management Support.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- A Degree or Diploma in Payroll Management.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a large-scale payroll.
- Up-to-date and advanced knowledge of Tax and employment-related legislation.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING, MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER
Pretoria
Job Ref #: SPME01
Industry: Professional
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Manager will develop and implement governance processes and organizational performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring that strategic objectives and programmes are implemented and reported on.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING, MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER
Pretoria
Job Ref #: SPME01
Industry: Professional
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Manager will develop and implement governance processes and organizational performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring that strategic objectives and programmes are implemented and reported on.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic Planning.
- Development and implementation of governance processes and organizational performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of the Annual Performance Plan (APP).
- Monitoring and evaluation of the reporting cycle.
- Coordination and assessment of the performance information required for the Annual Report.
- Financial Management.
- People Management.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- A relevant postgraduate business qualification or equivalent tertiary qualification.
- A Degree in a relevant science, engineering, or business management is essential.
- Evidence of expertise in organizational governance and business management processes and planning.
- 5-10 years’ experience in organizational processes preferably within a science, engineering, or R&D environment.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Insight into the science and technology aspects of SANSA.
- Ability to collect information, synthesize it, and report on it.
- Good market and trend analysis skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Stakeholder management skills.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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ENTERPRISE RISK PRACTITIONER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Pretoria
Job Ref #: ERP02
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Enterprise Risk Manager, the Enterprise Risk Practitioner will assist the Enterprise Risk Manager in the design, implementation, and management of the Risk Management Framework throughout SANSA. They will report on and monitor risks and mitigation factors. They will also assist in the management and reporting on anti-corruption, fraud, fruitless and wasteful, and irregular expenditure, and overseeing the Business Continuity plans across SANSA.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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ENTERPRISE RISK PRACTITIONER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Pretoria
Job Ref #: ERP02
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Enterprise Risk Manager, the Enterprise Risk Practitioner will assist the Enterprise Risk Manager in the design, implementation, and management of the Risk Management Framework throughout SANSA. They will report on and monitor risks and mitigation factors. They will also assist in the management and reporting on anti-corruption, fraud, fruitless and wasteful, and irregular expenditure, and overseeing the Business Continuity plans across SANSA.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and policies and procedures.
- Annual Enterprise Risk Management Plan.
- Organizational Risk Management.
- Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure and Irregular Expenditure Management
- Business Continuity.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in either Risk Management/Finance/Accounting/Management or a relevant professionally recognized Risk Management qualification.
- A minimum of 5 years’ Enterprise Risk Management experience in a similar environment.
- Knowledge of risk management in the public sector, anti-corruption strategy, and fraud prevention measures, King reports on corporate governance as well as Business Continuity Management.
- Advanced knowledge of project management systems and specialized risk management software.
- Moderate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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COMMITTEE SECRETARY
Pretoria
Job Ref #: CS1
Industry: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Board Secretary, the Committee Secretary will assist the Board Secretary by performing a wide range of administrative and office support activities of the Board Secretariat.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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COMMITTEE SECRETARY
Pretoria
Job Ref #: CS1
Industry: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Board Secretary, the Committee Secretary will assist the Board Secretary by performing a wide range of administrative and office support activities of the Board Secretariat.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Providing administrative, logistical, and office support.
- Assisting with the planning, scheduling, and organizing of Board and Committee meetings and taking minutes of Board Committees as appropriate.
- Ensuring effective document and information management.
- Assisting in ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and regulatory requirements as well as the King Report on Corporate Governance.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- A National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business/Law/ Administration/CIS or equivalent qualification.
- 3 to 5 years of administrative experience with the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board.
- Previous experience as a Committee Officer operating in a high-level office.
- Exceptional secretarial and administrative skills.
- Good knowledge of corporate governance and compliance prescripts and relevant legislation, including public sector legislation.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Pretoria
Job Ref #: QAM01
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the CEO, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established standards of quality.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Pretoria
Job Ref #: QAM01
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the CEO, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established standards of quality.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic planning and implementation.
- Management of quality engineering services.
- Quality Assurance Management.
- Compliance and Reporting.
- Financial and Risk Management.
- People management.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- Honours Degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or Postgraduate qualification in Quality Management/Quality Engineering or equivalent NQF 8 qualifications.
- A Master’s degree would be advantageous.
- Quality Management Certification.
- 8 years’ experience in Quality Assurance Management.
- At least 3 years of Management experience.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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PRODUCT ASSURANCE ENGINEER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Pretoria
Job Ref #: PAE02
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Product Assurance Engineer will ensure that space systems under development or operation meet the reliability, maintainability, availability, and safety requirements as approved by the Programme/Project Manager.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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PRODUCT ASSURANCE ENGINEER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Pretoria
Job Ref #: PAE02
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Product Assurance Engineer will ensure that space systems under development or operation meet the reliability, maintainability, availability, and safety requirements as approved by the Programme/Project Manager.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop Product Assurance Programme Plans and related documents.
- Establishment of product assurance and verification requirements for inclusion in technical specifications to ensure technical completeness and accuracy.
- Responsible for all quality control activities during a product’s Assembly, Integration, Testing, and Verification phases.
- Track and manage all anomalies, Non-Conformance Reports, Requests for Deviations, and Waivers during product development and AIT cycles.
- Implement a continuous improvement process through the performance of failure analysis and process and quality auditing.
- Implement and maintain ISO9001.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- MSc Eng/ MEng in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Aeronautical or Satellite Engineering fields.
- Minimum of 5 years’ Product Assurance and related Engineering experience in a complex programme environment, preferably in the Aeronautical/Space industry.
- Experience includes significant Satellite System technical knowledge, and experience in related/applicable:
- Product and Quality Assurance.
- Space product Assembly, Integration, Testing, and Verification Campaigns.
- System Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Testability and Safety.
- Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) components.
- Materials, and mechanical parts.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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SPACE MISSION DESIGN ENGINEER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Pretoria
Job Ref #: SMDE02
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Space Mission Design Engineer will ensure that rigorous analyses and studies are performed that will inform the development of space systems, through the development of requirements that will be approved by the Programme/Project Manager.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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SPACE MISSION DESIGN ENGINEER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Pretoria
Job Ref #: SMDE02
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Space Mission Design Engineer will ensure that rigorous analyses and studies are performed that will inform the development of space systems, through the development of requirements that will be approved by the Programme/Project Manager.
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the definition, development, and verification of satellite system and subsystem requirements, by modelling space mission systems and establishing technical budgets and margins.
- Lead the operationalization and maintenance of the Concurrent Design and Engineering facility.
- Perform trade-off and feasibility studies and mission analyses of space missions using STK software and related tools by generating orbital and mission analyses to determine technical budget estimations.
- Develop expanded capabilities and capacity in space mission design, by leading the procurement, implementation, maintenance, and training of additional modelling and simulation software.
- Generating lessons learned and contributing to knowledge management initiatives in the directorate.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- MSc Eng./MEng. in Electronic/Mechanical/Aeronautical or Satellite Engineering fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Satellite/Space Systems Engineering or related Engineering experience in design and development environments involving complex engineering programmes in the Aeronautical/Space industry.
- Demonstratable experience in the use of software tools, specifically STK, Matlab, CATIA, or similar.
- Experience includes significant Satellite Systems, orbital mechanics, and space mission technical knowledge, and experience in related/applicable:
- Space mission analysis and design.
- Space systems engineering.
- Development of technical budgets.
- STK and Matlab (or similar) analysis and modelling tools.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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SPACE INTELLIGENCE SERVICES MANAGER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Pretoria
Job Ref #: SISM02
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Description:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Space Intelligence Services Manager will provide an Earth Observation (EO) Space Intelligence capability to drive the EO programme. this position will develop, direct, and execute key and insightful strategies and tactics to facilitate decision support tools for government, industry knowledge, innovative research, and best-in-class practice to enhance the credibility of SANSA.
Key performance areas will include, but not limited to:
- EO Space Intelligence Development.
- EO Space Intelligence Strategy Development and Implementation.
- Financial and procurement management.
- People management.
- Project management.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
- Minimum of PhD qualification in Geospatial science with a strong background in remote sensing.
- evidence of domain understanding through remote sensing scientific publications in journals and conference proceedings.
- at least 10 years of experience in the EO space intelligence environment.
- demonstrated 5 years of experience managing diverse teams.
- ability to interact with a network of senior stakeholders and clients.
- Experience in remote sensing processing supply chains.
- insight into requirements of the EO Space Intelligence environment.
- understanding of business management processes.
- the position requires a scarce combination of Remote Sensing, IS, research, and leadership/management skills.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 01 March 2024.
For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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SPACE WEATHER FORECASTER
Hermanus
Job Ref #: SWF004
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
Description:
SANSA has a mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology, advances space engineering programmes, and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organization can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za
SANSA thrives on our employees’ creativity, competencies, and expertise, and on their ingenuity to succeed in a high-performing environment. If you aspire to the SANSA values of Customer centric, Collaboration and Teamwork, Innovation and solutions driven, Responsiveness to opportunities, Having fun together and living these in a fast-paced and innovative environment, then SANSA could be the place for you.
The following opportunities exists in SANSA Hermanus, Western Cape within the Space Science Programme to be filled by an individual with the relevant skills, drive, competencies and qualifications.
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Space Weather Forecaster (2-year contract)
Reporting to the Head of Space Weather, the incumbent will provide Space Weather forecasting and prediction services as a customer demand service within SANSA’s suite of products and services. The forecasting and prediction services are delivered as part of SANSA’s operational space weather centre, which is a 24/7 monitoring and control environment that will become operational in 2022.
Incumbents will work shifts (day and night on rotation)
This will include but is not limited to the following duties:
- Monitoring and issuing space weather forecasts. In so doing he/she ensures that a significant part of fulfilling the office’s mandate, which is to:
- provide SW forecasting services to all clients that may require this service
- promote the SANSA brand within the region at various organized activities such as presentations and exhibitions,
- publish space weather-related reports related to the improvement of space weather process and process elements, where necessary.
- assist with Trend forecasts, and verification. ‘
- Troubleshooting and complex problem-solving of technical problems
- Support activities such as:
- Forecast briefings which occur at the start of shifts, and at specified times between forecasting offices.
- Monthly operating reviews at Space Weather Forum
- Development and testing of new products and services
- Training of clients on applications
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum Qualifications for a level 1 forecaster:
- BSc Honours in Meteorology & Climate Science, Space Science, or Physics
- Post grad Certificate in forecasting
- Post grad Certificate in forecasting
- Space Weather forecasting methodology
1 – 2 Years weather related forecasting would be an advantage
Minimum Qualifications for a level 2 forecaster:
Minimum Qualifications
- MSc. in Space Science, Meteorology & Climate Science, Physics, Physics & Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science or Physics & Statistics
- Post grad Certificate in forecasting
- Post grad Certificate in forecasting
- Space Weather forecasting
- 1 – 2 Years weather related forecasting would be an advantage
Additional Requirements
- Drive, ambition and energy are essential
- Inter-personal skills such as ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels, and manage customer queries
- Initiative, and attention to detail
- Understanding of a customer centric approach
- Incumbents should be motivated to develop their skills and be passionate about science applications
- Willingness to be vetted for security clearance
Candidates will be provided with the opportunity to undertake space weather related research and further their qualifications.
Training will be provided, and candidates must be willing to travel nationally and /or internationally to attend training. Incumbents who successfully pass all aspects of the training provided in the first 2 years may be offered permanent positions as Space Weather Forecasters within the Operational Space Weather Centre subject to: i. the recruitment policy; ii. any other applicable policies of the organization, and iii. the availability of vacancies.
Competency based testing will form part of the selection process.
Please NOTE that the appointment will be on a level commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity Act. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities )
Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on: Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing date: 27 February 2024
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