Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract) at South African National Space Agency (SANSA) May, 2026

- Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract) at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
- View Jobs in Aviation / Airline / View Jobs at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
Posted: May 7, 2026

Deadline: Not specified
- Save
- Email
- @gmail.com
- @yahoo.com
- @outlook.com
SANSA was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial development in space technologies. The research and work carried out at SANSA focuses on Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. Much of this work involves monitoring the Earth for policy and decision making, resource and disaster management, food security and national security. SANSA also provides state-of-the-art facilities to monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads as well as supporting the growth of the local space industry.
Read more about this company

Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract)
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification Masters
- Experience 10 years
- Location Gauteng
- City Pretoria
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
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.
- Business development
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, electro-technical), and systems engineering experience.
- At least ten (10) years of experience at a senior management level.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience at an executive management level.
Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to South African National Space Agency (SANSA) on sansa.mcidirecthire.com to apply

Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Share
- Save
- Email
- Report
Send your application

Your Name Your Email Your Phone Number Your Current Location Subject of your Application Your cover letter
Attach your CV/Doc

View All Vacancies at South African National Space A... Back To Home
View Current Vacancies at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Jobs You Might Be Interested in

Related Companies Hiring Now

Career Advice

Common CV Mistakes Career Changers Make Are you looking to change careers? Discover the most common CV mistakes career changers make so you can avoid them.
20 Initiatives to Boost Employee Engagement Are you struggling with improving employee engagement at work? This article covers everything from better communication to building a strong workplace culture.
30 Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid This piece examines 30 of the most common mistakes applicants make at interviews, so you know how to better avoid them.
How to Explain Employment Gaps Without Hurting Your Chances in 2025 (With Examples) Worried about employment gaps in your CV? Learn effective ways to explain them with examples for all types of gaps.

View All Career Advice

Send this job to a friend

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract) at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract)

Method of Application

Send your application

Related Companies Hiring Now

Career Advice

Send this job to a friend

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract) at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract)

Method of Application

Send your application

Related Companies Hiring Now

Career Advice

Subscribe to Job Alert