General Worker at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
Assisting in the operation and maintenance of the Karoo site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspecting and Maintaining existing fences, gates, windmills, dams and farm roadsOperating of heavy and light equipment including the Honey SuckerAssisting with the opening and closing of trenchesRemoval trims trees Performing maintenance/cleaning vehicles and equipmentAssisting in maintaining power lines Collecting and removal of waste binsAssisting with fencing of grave yards and maintaining thereofAssists in maintaining existing gardens and orchards on farmsAll other general duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 10 / National Certificate / Vocational 2 / N1 / NQF 2

Minimum Experience:

• 2-2 years

• 2-years working experience as a General Worker Grade 10Driver license (advantageous)

Experience:

• Working in construction and/or on farms

Knowledge:

• Safety proceduresOperation of common hand tools (electrical and mechanical)Working on heights and lifting of heavy objects

Additional Notes:
Ability to follow instructionsMust be able to perform other general tasks as assigned by the line [URL Removed] and mentally fit (Must be able to climb on large trucks) Safety orientatedSober habitsTrustworthy and reliableWorking in a team with minimum supervisionThe 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 commercialisation endeavours.