Open Positions at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

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

• Strategy Planning, Development, and Implementation.
• Operations Management.
• Enterprise Risk Management.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Space Science Research.
• Transformation Management

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• At least 10 years in a space science, research, engineering technology environment, with a minimum of 3-5 years in senior or top management role.
• PhD or equivalent (Astronomy or Astrophysics or Physics or Engineering or a closely related field) or a Master’s degree (Astronomy or Astrophysics or Physics or Engineering or a closely related field).
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional research track record.

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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.

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.