Job Openings at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

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 African 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 systems, where necessary. 
• The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining SANSA’s computer 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.

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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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 development

Requirements

 The ideal candidate must have the following 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.