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

Six Sense Consulting

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Gauteng
  • Posted 11 May 2026 by Six Sense Consulting
  • Expires in 6 days
  • Job 2630450 - Ref SSC001066

About the position

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

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.


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 developmentStrategy Planning, Development and Implementation


Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
However, please keep a lookout on our website, [URL Removed] for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

Desired Skills:

  • Innovation and Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Management

Six Sense Consulting

About the agency

Six Sense Consulting is a Level 1 BBBEE, Recruitment & Consulting Company that was formed in 2012. We provide highly qualified and skilled resources that are placed in blue chip companies where specialised competencies and skills are required. We are the preferred and trusted recruitment professionals with extensive industry expertise to assist both our clients and candidates. As a highly skilled team, we are committed to the provision of excellent customer service, quality staffing and competitive pricing. We strive to continuously build strategic partnerships with our clients to ensure we provide a value add to their business and help our clients grow their business to achieve their overall goals. We pride ourselves in world class recruitment technology to source the most talented candidates that are a perfect match to the clients job requirements, their culture and team Six Sense Consulting is an Engineering, IT and Management Consulting Recruitment Company that provides technical and project management resources, systems and solutions to the Engineering, IT and Telecommunications sectors. The company was formed in 2012 and employs highly qualified and skilled resources that are placed in blue chip companies where competencies and specialized skills are required.

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