Jobs at SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a small team in Installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining fibre optic systems at telescope sites or as directed.
• Providing input to Optical fibre lower-level fibre designs at telescope sites as to when required
• Following the dish fibre network (DFN) procurement plan while complying with SARAO SCM procurement procedures to purchase required items for fibre optic installation at telescope sites
• Ensuring proper marketing research to understand industry capability and engage with suppliers to minimize risk
• Mentoring the less experienced Optical fibre team members
• Taking accountability of fibre optic deliverables at telescope sites to ensure quality and professionalism
• Taking lead in documenting, installing, testing and troubleshooting fibre optic systems at telescope sites
• Conducting regular inspections of fibre optic network systems at telescope sites with the aim of locating and repairing any defects detected during the inspections.
• Mobilising resources within minimum time to attend to detected/ report fibre optics faults,and ensuring that they are repaired within minimum time possible.

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

• National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with + 9 years related work experience, of which +5 years is in Fibre Optic splicing
• Valid Driver’s licence
• FOA Certificate

Experience:

• Working in a project team at a responsible level
• Experience in using Fibre Optic troubleshooting tools (i.e., OTDR, Loss tests, Inspection probes, etc.)

Knowledge:

• Assemble different types of patch panels and joints.
• Understand and identify the different types of optical connectors.
• Perform tasks using plans and diagrams
• Construction and maintenance of fibre optic links.
• Interpreting test results
• Reading of fibre optic splicing diagrams/documents

Additional Notes:

• Display excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent communication in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work under tight schedules
• Willingness to work in remote locations from time to time as well as outside normal working hours
• Willing to learn
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of hand and power tools used in this position with proficiency in fibre cable termination with connectors.
• Well versed in fusion splicing machine technique
• Self-disciplined, motivated and organized

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks in accordance to job cards or work orders issued, as per Client and Company requirements
• Conduct investigations, evaluation and restorations on identified equipment malfunction
• Carry out minor repairs and service on all electrical equipment and appliances as per SLA
• Perform office movement related tasks, including but not limited to repairs and maintenance
• Carry out minor repairs and service on all plumbing related equipment as per SLA
• Perform tier 1 inspections and repairs on all air-con related equipment
• Carry out inspections and report back on all fire & access equipment;
• Perform H&S maintenance on the building and equipment
• Ensure that access control and CCTV equipment are inspected and maintained at all times
• Provide constant feedback to the Site Service supervisor on restoration status and operations
• Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
• Participate in planned/unplanned projects

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

• Grade 12
• N2/N3 Technical certificate (electrical, plumbing, mechanical or HVAC)
• Trade Test will be advantageous

Experience:

• 3 years experience in building maintenance, air-conditioning, electrical, water reticulation and grounds maintenance.
• Basic training on hand tools, electrical and mechanical equipment
• Valid driver’s license and 2 years of driving experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in building maintenance (painting, tilling, woodwork, plastering, bricklaying and civil work)
• Knowledge in reading schematic drawings
• Knowledge of OHS Act and ISO9001

Additional Notes:

• Must be healthy and fit to work in confined spaces and high temperature/dusty areas.
• Must be flexible when required, to work on other NRF/SARAO sites.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.
• Must be able to execute tasks without supervision.
• Must be willing to learn and grow.
• Must be Innovative, good time management, customer focus, relationship building, can work under pressure and problem analysis