Linesman Assistant at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
This position supports the Electrical Technicians and other Electricians in the maintenance and upkeep of electrical lines and power systems across the SARAO Electrical Network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
• Support the medication of electrical equipment
• Support the upkeep of the Electrical LinesSupport technicians with new installationsMaintain electrical tools and equipment
• Digging of trenches
• Planting of poles

Minimum Qualification:

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

Minimum Experience:

• 0-1 years

• Trade Test Certificate 0-1 years????experience ORGrade 12 3-year experience maintaining electrical infrastructure
• Motor vehicle license (Advantageous)

Experience:

• Electrical maintenance proceduresElectrical health and safety protocolsElectrical drawingsGenerator systems
• Electrical motors

Knowledge:

• Teamwork and Collaboration:Ability to reliably estimate and plan work as part of a team
• Is versatile and enjoys a fast-paced environmentCommunication

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 commercialisation endeavours.