Junior Electrical Technician

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Level: Junior

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 1 April 2022

About the position:

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.

The role of the Junior Electrical Technician will primarily be to provide support to the Functional Manager: Electrical and Senior Electrical Engineer with respect to electrical related tasks. These tasks may include design aspects, site visits/inspections and reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Has basic practical knowledge of electrical engineering manufacturing, installation, testing and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Provide specific practical support relating to electrical manufacturing, installation testing and maintenance.
• Assume responsibility pertaining to adherence to manufacturing, installation, test and maintenance procedures.

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year experience
• Electrical Engineering Projects
• Systems Engineering
• Logistic and Maintenance Engineering
• Working in multi-disciplinary projects
• Change Control

Knowledge:

• Power distribution and reticulation design
• Power distribution and reticulation operation and maintenance
• Power generation and storage systems
• Eskom and NRS codes, standards and specifications
• SABS and ISO standards
• OHS Act
• Project Management (PMBOK)
• Systems Engineering (SEBOK)
• ESKOM Operating Regulations (ORHVS)
• Configuration Management

Additional Notes:
Ability to:

• The candidate must be able to work under pressure
• Manage numerous tasks simultaneously
• Design and Maintain electrical systems logistic support baseline

Information:
The website www.nrf.ac.za provides more details on the NRF initiatives and activities.

Applications:
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by logging to https://ess.nrf.ac.za/Account/Recruitment and apply online. 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.

The NRF offers a challenging career and competitive remuneration package which is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The NRF is committed to employment equity and redress and the appointment to the position will be made in line with the NRF Employment Equity Plan.

The NRF reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Correspondence will be sent to short-listed candidates only.