SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY (SANSA) CHIEF DATA SYSTEMS (PERMANENT)
CHIEF DATA SYSTEMS (PERMANENT) Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will design and implement a high performance computing environment and data management system aligned with global standards for Earth observation data that enables the storage, processing, discovery and access, archiving and curation of satellite data and derived information products acquired and developed by SANSA. The ideal candidate will have: • Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems or related qualification • 10 years as a Senior Systems Engineer, Software Engineer or similar experience • + 5 as head of technical systems team (management position) • Experience in agile systems and scrum will be an added advantage. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: • Design and Implement an Earth observation Data Systems Strategy; • Design and Manage a high-performance Earth observation Data Centre; • Data Management; • Operationalisation and Performance of Data Systems; • Risk Management and Compliance; • People Management. Please NOTE that the appointment will be on a level commensurate with qualifications and experience. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. SANSA subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities. In order to subscribe to these principles, preference will be given to female candidates for this role. Closing date: 26 October 2020 Should you meet the above requirements, please register your detailed CV at https://jb.skillsmapafrica.com Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
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