Open Positions at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Duties:

• 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

go to method of application »

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

• Development, implementation, and monitoring of the Technical Support Plan
• Development, maintenance, and enhancement of the maintenance management system
• Management of antennas and all related system designs
• Collaboration with Genhouse Maintenance and Project Office
• Budget management and procurement
• Reporting and monitoring
• Stakeholder and customer management
• Human Capital Development (HCD)

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Postgraduate BSc Engineering or B.Eng Electronics or RF Eng advantageous
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in antenna (TT&C) and satellite systems repairs and maintenance, of which at least 5 years should be management experience
• Computer skills (MS Office, Access database, C++, python, LabView, javascript programming language)
• A valid driver’s license