Vacancies
If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of science, explore our current opportunities and help shape the future of astronomy.
Tenders & Request For Quotations
Procurement Opportunities for Suppliers, Contractors, and Service Providers
Research & Study Funding
SARAO supports researchers, students, and innovators to advance Africa’s contributions to science and technology
Commercialisation
SARAO is responsible for maximizing value for the benefit of South Africa by leveraging the organization’s products, services, and high-value engineering and scientific competence
Citizen Science Project (Data Access)
This SARAO/MeerKAT/Oxford citizen science project is a collaboration between science and interested members of the public. Through this collaboration, volunteers (known as citizen scientists) will help make important scientific discoveries
Want to work with real MeerKAT data and contribute to research
Education & Public Outreach
Workshops, competitions and curriculum support.
Open days, science festivals
Community Development
Programs aimed at uplifting local communities near telescope sites, including skills development and education
Artisan Training Programmes
The Artisan Training programme aims at developing skilled artisans from the local community. To date, 120 artisans trained to become fiber technicians, IT technicians, electricians, boilermakers, fitters and turners, mechanics, and instrument control technicians. The Artisan Training centre is currently being relocated and expanded to accommodate more trades and students.
Amateur Astronomy Associations of Africa Database
Africa is host to many amateur astronomy associations, and we want to work with them to organise events and support each other. We had asked the associations to share information about themselves through an online form.
Click on the interactive map, zoom in, and find the contact info for any of the associations!
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