SANSA was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial development in space technologies. The research and work carried out at SANSA focuses on Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. Much of this work involves monitoring the Earth for policy and decision making, resource and disaster management, food security and national security. SANSA also provides state-of-the-art facilities to monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads as well as supporting the growth of the local space industry.
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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 and 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.
Conduct routine preventative maintenance and first-line reactive maintenance to SANSA-owned, stakeholder, or customer-owned systems, equipment, and infrastructure
Participate in ad-hoc project tasks
Requirements
S4/S5 Electrical Engineering qualification with good academic results, specialising in electronics or telecommunications
In search of work-integrated learning (WIL)/in-service training (practicals) to complete the qualification
Understanding of microwave principles, applications, and telecommunications
Proficient in the English language and good communication skills
Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office Suite
Must be able to use both hands and have good vision
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