Executive Director: Space Science at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Requirements

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the management of the Space Science Programme, ensuring it is appropriately positioned on a sustainable basis to deliver strategic programmes for the benefit of the sectors, markets and communities that it serves.
• The Executive Director is also a Member of the SANSA Executive Team and as such shares a collective responsibility for the strategic oversight of the organisation.
• Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
• Strategy Planning, Development and Implementation
• Operations Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Masters in Science, engineering, technology, innovation and commerce or a closely related field
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years in business or technology development, innovation and engineering environment, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior or top management role.
• Innovation Leadership: A proven capacity to lead cutting-edge programmes;
• Strategic Management: Proven track record of the ability to run a national or international business unit efficiently 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in national and international presence and advocacy
• Governance: Understanding of compliance, finance and organisational systems