Executive Director

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  • South Africa
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Performance areas Seeking a strategic and visionary leader to oversee and drive leadership, strategy development and execution, financial sustainability, capability development, operational excellence, performance, and governance within the division. This individual will be responsible for leading the research, development, and commercialisation of technologies and knowledge-based solutions, underpinned by a strong scientific and technological foundation. The ideal candidate will leverage market insights to guide scientific and technological advancements and ensure the successful delivery of products and innovations to market. They will also be responsible for engaging with high-level stakeholders across both the public and private sectors and fostering strategic collaborations with key local and international partners. As a role model within the organisation, the incumbent will embody and promote the organisations core professional and ethical values, while advancing its strategic purpose and impact. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the management of 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 that it serves. The Executive Director is also a Member of the Executive Team and as such shares a collective responsibility for the strategic oversight of the organisation. Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to: Strategy Planning, Development and Implementation Operations Management Enterprise Risk Management Stakeholder Management
EDUCATION and/or 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. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Leadership abilities Organisational skills Analytical skills Critical thinking abilities Project management Productivity management Business development Strategic thinking

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