Snr Systems Engineer at National Research Foundation (NRF)
National Research Foundation
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior EE position
- Observatory
- Posted 22 Apr 2024 by National Research Foundation
- Job 2563015 - Ref 621
About the position
Postion Summary: Key Responsibilities: Minimum Qualification: Experience: Additional Notes: No criminal record. 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.
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Systems Engineer.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Desired Skills:
- LAN
- WAN
- VPN
- Linux
- LDAP
- Systems engineering
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
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 Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between the two sites, SAAO employs roughly 130 people, many of them scientists and engineers, and is contracted to operate SALT (the Southern African Large Telescope) on behalf of the international SALT Foundation. SAAO is the premier optical/infrared research facility on the African continent, with global research and outreach collaborations, and contributing to human capital development for South Africa