Description:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director is a member of the executive team and provides leadership in developing programmatic, organizational, and financial plans for the SANSA Space Engineering Programme in terms of (i) space missions management, (ii) space and systems engineering, (iii) programme and project management, (iv) technology and innovation management, (v) strategic products, systems, and technology acquisition, (iv) contract management, (v) industry coordination, and development.

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.

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, electrotechnical), and systems engineering experience.
• At least ten (10) years of experience at senior management level.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience at executive management level.

Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only. 

SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities).

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on : Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com)

 Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. SANSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing Date: 29 February 2024.

For queries, please contact Mr. Selaelo Motalaota by email at smotalaota@sansa.org.za or on 012 844 0502.