Remote Sensing Scientist
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job 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.
- 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 human settlements, forests, agriculture, mining, or 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.
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 July 2024.For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1329992
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned