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  • Posted: Apr 2, 2026
    Deadline: Apr 16, 2026
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  • 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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    Electronics Engineer: Antarctica

    Requirements

    The successful candidates will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault

    • finding, and repairs of all the equipment and experiments related to Space Weather research at SANAE IV base and will report to South Afri National Space Agency: Hermanus. The incumbent will have to be involved in the design and implementation of new equipment as well as commission,maintain, calibrate, and modify electronic instruments and system where necessary. 
    • The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining SANSA’scomputer equipment and IT infrastructure and for the collection, reduction, and analysis of scientific data; give core engineering support; prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock takes, order spares, and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by all expedition members.
    • Applicants should be comfortable working at heights and will have to complete a Working at Heights course during the training period. Preference will be given to individuals with previous SANAP experience. Successful applicants will spend a few months in Hermanus from 1 June 2026 for training, and then more than a full year (Dec 2026 to Feb 2028) in Antarctica. There is no option to return to South Africa before February 2028.
    • The ability to work and live with small groups of people is thus essential. Although the base is well-equipped with e mail, fax and satellite telephone facilities, the applicant must be self-sufficient and self-motivated.

    The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

    • A degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent (NQF level 7) required
    • MEng, MSc or MTech will be an added advantage
    • The incumbent should be competent in electronic maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities
    • Experience working with computers, especially with LINUX operating systems
    • Experience in programming, especially in BASH or Python, would be an advantage
    • Competent in the use of general electronics test and measurement equipment (Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyser, etc); and familiarity with the use of general workshop tools
    • The incumbent must be able to work independently with minimal support under extreme pressure and without supervision
    • The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills, and can work in a team.
    • Previous SANAP experience will be added advantage

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