Director: French South African Institute of Techno

Director: French South African Institute of Technology (F'SATI ) / African Space Innovation Centre (ASIC) (Re-advertisement) - (5486)

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Job Title

Director: French South African Institute of Technology (F'SATI ) / African Space Innovation Centre (ASIC) (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -( Engineering and the Built Environment -( Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

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Job Purpose

Director of FSATI and ASIC

The job purpose is to contribute to the development and execution of the entities strategy through:
Strategic and operational leadership in the development and management of the entities, within the strategic
Frameworks of Government, the University and the FSATI Board, and in line with the objectives and priorities of the institution.
Responsible for the strategic operational and financial sustainability of both FSATI and ASIC.
Ensure the growth of the entities within South Africa, SADEC, Africa and Globally.
Development of strategic collaborative partnerships, both locally and internationally, to expand the capabilities of the
Centre and its opportunities;
Create synergies within the Higher Education, Government and relevant industry sectors to create innovative space-based solutions to societal needs for the sustainable socio-economic development of Africa.
Development, create and transfer knowledge through by creating intellectual property.
Lecture on Masters in Satellite programme
The person will be expected to operate at the Professorial level
Develop and lead research and innovation in FSATI/ASIC
Successful recruitment and supervision of postgraduate students
Strengthen collaborations and successful research external funding
Contribute to teaching & learning, research & innovation, and community engagement.
Incorporate research outcomes into the academic project.
Lecture on Masters in Satellite programme
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Director FSATI
Doctoral Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Computer/related). 
At least 6 years' experience in a leadership and management capacity (Institute/Centre/Department) in the higher education sector or leadership and management in a relevant industry or a combination of the two. 
Successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students. 
A track record of accredited and peer-reviewed publications.
Successful track record of external national and international funding
Recognised as an international leader in resea