Radio Frequency Technician (RFI) at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
This position will be responsible for the execution of day to day site installation & maintenance (scheduled and corrective) RFI equipment. Additionally, this position will execute or assist with all RFI measuring activities including RFI testing, report writing and updating of various RFI databases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the RFI design and installation instructions are correctly communicated and executedReviewing site installed RFI equipment/services is accurately donePerforming scheduled and corrective maintenance on all site RFI equipmentPerforming and assisting with RFI testing on-site as and when requiredEnsuring that RFI test equipment and assets are properly cleaned and storedAssisting with RFI radiated, screening, vehicle and equipment testing as and when requiredMonitoring, reporting and following up on RFI detectionsAll other related duties to this role

Minimum Qualification:

• Diploma / Advanced Certificate / NQF 6

Minimum Experience:

• 5-5 years

• National Diploma: Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)
• Certification in RF and EMC (Advantageous)
• Valid driver’s License Code EB

Experience:

• 5-years’ working experience within a radio frequency/radar or EMC environment
• Hands on experience in using spectrum analyzers, RFI test equipment and antenna systems

Knowledge:

• Radio & radar understanding and hands on exposure
• Monitoring and control of radio frequency and electronic systems
• RFI mitigations
• Execution of lab and on site RFI / EMC testing and evaluation of results
• Electrical systems installation (Advantageous)
• Perform tasks using plans and diagrams
• Understand and analyse RF measurement data from various commercial and well as in-house developed monitoring systemsBasic knowledge on Health & Safety

Additional Notes:
Good communications skills (written and verbally)Work independently as well as part of a teamAbility to work under tight [URL Removed] be able to work in remote locations from time to time as well as outside normal working [URL Removed] analytical and problem-solving [URL Removed] to work in a physically demanding atmosphere including, but not limited to carry, raise and climb a ladder; carry, lift and handle heavy [URL Removed] motivated and [URL Removed] to [URL Removed] to all Health and Safety [URL Removed] 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.