Executive Director: Space Science (5-year performance-based contract)

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

SSC001066/AK

Date posted:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Executive Director: Space Science (5-year performance-based contract)

POSITION INFO:
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 organizational systems.

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

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

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