Introduction 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 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.
Duties & Responsibilities 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
Desired Experience & Qualification 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.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should a candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed.
SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavour to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. As per the Employment Equity Plan of our client and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to African females.
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