Executive Director: Space Science (05 Years Fixed Term Contract)
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Executive Director: Space Science (05 Years Fixed Term Contract)
Recruiter
Phaki Personnel
Job Ref
JHB000296/HRM
Date posted
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY
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.
Requirements
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.
POSITION INFO
Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to: Strategy Planning, Development, and Implementation. Operations Management. Enterprise Risk Management. Stakeholder Management. Business Development. Closing date : 22 July 2026 Email applications:
