Job 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
Business Development
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; and
Governance: Understanding of compliance, finance and organisational systems.