Job Reference Number: SOIN03
Department: Space Operations
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is a public entity under the National Department of Science and Innovation.

SANSA has the mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology advances space engineering programmes and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organisation can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za 

SANSA thrives on our employees’ creativity, competencies, and expertise, and on their ingenuity to succeed in a high-performing environment. If you aspire to the SANSA values of Customer-Centric, Collaboration and Teamwork, Innovation and Solutions Driven, Responsiveness to Opportunities, Having Fun Together, and living these in a fast-paced and innovative environment, then SANSA could be the place for you.

The following 2 year learning opportunity exists in SANSA, to be filled by an individual with the relevant skills, drive, competencies, and qualifications.

Key learning areas will include, but are not limited to: 

• Operate, maintain, and monitor antenna systems, Radio Frequency (RF), electronic, telecommunications, and computer hardware or software systems and equipment associated with satellite ground station operations.
• Participate in rendering specialised Tracking, Telemetry & Command (TT&C) launch support services to SLVs (Satellite launch vehicles), Transfer-Orbit Support (TOS), Launch and Early-Orbit Phase (LEOP), Emergency, In-Orbit Test (IOT) services, routine life-cycle support operations, etc.
• To conduct routine preventative maintenance and first-line reactive maintenance, to SANSA-owned or stakeholder or customer-owned systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
• To participate in ad-hoc project tasks.
• This is also an opportunity to work on, or add value to existing or new projects, systems, and processes.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• S3/S4 Electronic Engineering qualification with good academic results specialising in telecommunications.
• Final year of studies and in search of P1 and P2 in-service training to complete the qualification.
• Satellite technology coursework.
• Understanding of microwave principles, applications, and telecommunications.
• Proficient in the English language and good communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Must be able to use both hands and have good vision.
• We are in a remote area with no access to public transport, applicants need to have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport to and from work.   

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV, and apply on: Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire.com) Disclaimer 

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted 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. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavour to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups (target: coloureds males and females and Indian females) as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with SANSA Employment Equity plans. SANSA reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.