Junior Technical Buyer at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory seek to appoint a Junior Technical Buyer whose key responsibilities will include

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing and procurement of components from suppliersUpdating of inventory and spare parts listPlan route for timeous collections and deliveries Assist with installation of new equipment, furniture, racks, etcManage Engineering float and do petty cash purchasesAssist with maintenance tasks where needed

Minimum Qualification:

• Higher Certificate / Advanced National Certificate / Vocational 5 / N6 / NQF 5

Minimum Experience:

• 2-2 years

• N6/Trade Test/Technical Diploma-Electrical engineering or equivalent2 years within the electronic construction and assembly or electronic procurement environment

Experience:

• Computer Literate, must have good working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, etcEB drivers license

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electronic circuitryProcurement processes and public procurement regulationsKnowledge of inventory controlBackground of engineering materials, practices and concepts covering electronic, electric, radio frequency and mechanical principlesKnowledge of PFMA and related procurement regulations

Additional Notes:
Attention to detailPlanning and Organising Soldering -surface mount and through holeUse of basic hand tools-electric and mechanicalWorking on HeightsElectronic fault finding Numeracy Analysing and interpretingThe 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 and KAT-7 telescopes 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.