Executive Director: Space Science (5-year contract) - Western Cape - Hermanus

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.

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Strategy Planning, Development and Implementation
• Operations Management
• Enterprise Risk Management