Electrical Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The Electrical Engineer will ensure smooth operation of the Meerkat and Hartebeeshoek telescopes, successful delivery and acceptance of Meerkat Extension, AVN and infrastructure projects within schedule, budget and quality standards and to support the Senior Electrical Engineers in their execution and implementation of some of their projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing requirements, investigations, information and other data for technical designs and trade off studies Direct and manage a project to completion within performance management baselines (scope, schedule, cost, resources and quality) Ensure service providers designs and installations comply with the organisation and statutory requirements
• Ensure site power operations complies with the organisation’s technical and quality requirementsEnsure the quality of power received from Eskom meets the Electricity Supply Agreement conditions in placeSupport Site Manager and Senior Electrical Engineers on all items related to Power including investigations and studies

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 6-6 years

• B
• Tech in Electrical Engineering plus 6+ years relevant experience

Experience:

• Previous experience on multi-disciplinary projects (Conceptual Stage to Construction Close-out);Interpret design requirements pertaining to electrical systemsAssist project management with maintenance costing of the electrical systemConduct electrical system assessments and studies on existing infrastructure for expansion and/or refurbishments

Knowledge:

• Design and operation of power generation and distribution systemsExposure to project management processesExposure to system engineering best practicesWorking knowledge of built environment contracts Knowledge of the industry’s standards (SANS, Eskom, etc) and regulations

Additional Notes:
Highly organizedSelf-driven and goal orientedManage multiple projects simultaneouslyAble to work under pressureWilling to spend extended periods in remote locations (Karoo)The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa's activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialization endeavours.