The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) invites applications for the Executive Director position of its Space Science Division, based in Hermanus, South Africa. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director has overall responsibility for managing the Space Science Programme, ensuring it is appropriately positioned on a sustainable basis to deliver strategic programmes for the benefit of the sectors, markets, and communities it serves. The Executive Director is also a Member of the SANSA Executive Team and, as such, shares responsibility for the organisation’s strategic oversight.
Here is a quick overview of the key job details:
- Industry: Research
- Location: Hermanus, Western Cape
- Programme: Space Science
- Contract Type: 5-year performance-based contract
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Planning, Development and Implementation
- Operations Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development
Qualifications & Experience
- A Master’s degree 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.
- Governance: Understanding of compliance, finance and organisational systems.
For further information and to submit an application, click here.
Application Deadline: 23 January 2026.
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