Vacant Post – Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Contract type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled / Middle Management
Work Location: Carnarvon, Northern Cape
Closing Date: 22 May 2023

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.

* Purpose:
Support and maintain BMS and other BMS related supporting systems. Performs routine maintenance, installation and integration of various types of process control instrumentation equipment such as transmitters, controllers, integrators, recorders and final drive elements. Make repairs to electrical power, motor and motor control circuits. Must be able to effectively communicate.

Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining BMS and other BMS supporting systems.
* Perform repair work on BMS related software (CITEC SCADA)
* Perform repair work on BMS Systems (CITEC SCADA)
* Perform routine inspection ns on BMS rand HIK related hardware.
* Perform modifications on BMS related software and hardware.
* Install software to BMS hardware and software systems
* Repair and install electrical power to BMS system and related hardware.
* Up to Date record keeping of all faults and repair work on RAMLOG system.

Key Requirements:
Qualification:
* Qualified Electrician – Trade Test.
* ND: Electrical (advantageous)
* Valid motor vehicle license.
* Certified to work on 22kV and 33kV transmission lines (advantageous)

Experience:
* 5-year work experience in electrical control and distribution environment.
* Experience working with SCADA systems and related software.
* Experience working in a PLC environment.

Knowledge:
* Instrumentation, PLC’s, SCADA and fire detection systems.
* Good understanding on CITEC Systems and software
* Good analytical capabilities.
* Ability to solve complex problems.

Additional Notes:
* Good writing skills
* Computer skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Problem solving and analytical skills

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.

Closing Date: 22 May 2023

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