Junior Radiotrician at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
To provide technical support and installation and maintenance on two-way radio network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and Support of the two-way radio system and infrastructureProgram frequencies on radio and high sitesPerform installation and repairs on radio equipmentInstallations and removals of high site equipment
• Record keeping of equipment failures, Inspections, available spares and service records

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / National Certificate / Vocational 4 /N3 N4 N5/ NQF 4

Minimum Experience:

• 0-1 years

• Grade 12Electrical Trade Test

Experience:

• Qualified Electrical - Trade Test * 0-1-years·working experience in electrical or electronic systems

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of electrical systemsBasic knowledge of electronic systemsBasic knowledge of power tools Knowledge in reading schematic drawings

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.