Executive Director: Space Engineering (5 Year Performance-Based Contract)

Recruiter:

Phaki Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000279/HRM

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Description
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director is a member of the executive team and provides leadership in developing programmatic, organisational, and financial plans for the company 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.

Minimum 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, electro-technical), and systems engineering experience.
At least ten (10) years of experience at a senior management level.
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience at an executive management level.

POSITION INFO:
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. Business development Requirements

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