The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) hiring for multiple positions.
Space Project Managers
SANSA has an opening for Space Project Managers. The successful candidates are responsible for planning and implementing project resources, schedules, and performance objectives. They are also responsible for overall project safety and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Project office planning, operationalisation, and management;
- Planning and Implementation of Projects;
- Project Documentation;
- Budget Management Reporting;
- Sub-Contractor Management;
- Stakeholder Management; and
- Human Capital Development.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Electronics/ Mechanical) Degree in engineering;
- A recognised Project Management qualification will be an added advantage;
- At least five years of experience in a Technical Project Management role;
- At least five years experience in a System Engineering role;
- Experience in mission-critical systems (Aerospace, Defence, and/or Nuclear) is required; and
- Proficient in the use of Project Management Tools and Systems.
Applicants are to note that the appointment will be on a level commensurate with qualifications and experience. Furthermore, background verification may form part of the selection process, including criminal records, credit checks, security clearances, capabilities, citizenship checks, competency assessment, and psychometric testing. In addition, SANSA subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to African females and people with disabilities.
Interested participants can apply for the opportunity here by 12 June 2024. SANSA will only communicate with shortlisted candidates.
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Configuration Management SpecialistÂ
The successful candidate will be responsible for configuration identification, configuration control, configuration accounting, and configuration verification. Typical tasks associated with configuration management are preparing the configuration management plan, identifying configuration items, establishing and serving as Secretariat of configuration control boards, administering the control process and configuration accounting databases, engineering release, maintaining control and release records, and conducting audits. They assist the Space Project Manager in planning the overall project data requirements and collecting and managing information consistent with the project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Establishment of confirmation management principles and processes;
- Development of a configuration management policy and procedure;
- Oversee the implementation of configuration management; and
- Training of staff in configuration management practices.
Requirements
- A recognised Project Management/ Administration qualification;
- At least five years’ configuration management experience in mission-critical/ or highly complex technical project environments is required;
- Advanced knowledge of ECSS Configuration Management concepts and disciplines (planning, configuration identification, status accounting, configuration control, and audits); and
- Proficient in the use of Project Management Tools and Systems.
Applicants are to note that the appointment will be on a level commensurate with qualifications and experience. Furthermore, background verification may form part of the selection process, including criminal records, credit checks, security clearances, capabilities, citizenship checks, competency assessment, and psychometric testing. In addition, SANSA subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to African females and people with disabilities.
Interested participants can apply for the opportunity here by 12 June 2024. SANSA will only communicate with shortlisted candidates.
For more information; click here.
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