Executive Management
SARAO Managing Director Ms Pontsho Maruping was appointed SARAO Managing Director effective from 01 October 2022. She directs and manages SARAO in all its dimensions, including MeerKAT and Hartebeesthoek operations, […]
Deputy Director: Strategy and Partnerships Dr Adrian Tiplady is responsible for developing, driving and directing SARAO strategy and partnership programmes through key outwardly focused Divisions. These include Strategy, Communications, Construction Planning, […]
Head: Finance and Business Support Mr Shawn Basson joined SKA SA in August 2012. He holds a B.com and Honours degree as well as an MBA and Masters degree in […]
Head: Engineering & Technology Development Ms Keitumetse Molamu joined SARAO in September 2022. Ms Molamu holds a BEng, BSc IT and an MBA in Information Technology. She was employed as […]
Chief Scientist Dr Fernando Camilo is the Chief Scientist at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. He is a former Senior Research Scientist at Columbia University in New York, Director of […]
Chief Technologist Professor Justin Jonas provides technical direction and oversight for all activities undertaken by SKA South Africa through constant interaction with scientists, engineers, technicians and programme managers within the […]
Deputy Telescope Director: SKA-Mid
Head: Human Resources Barney Msiza completed a National Diploma in HR; a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Africa and Postgraduate studies in Labour Law including an LLM from […]
SARAO is leading South Africa’s involvement in the SKA on behalf of the Department of Science & Innovation.
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