Keitumetse Molamu – Head: Engineering & Technology Development
Ms Molamu heads the Engineering and Technology Development at NRF-SARAO, fulfilling a childhood dream of working in the space sector. Armed with a BEng, BSc IT, and MBA in IT, she directs a multidisciplinary team of engineers spearheading South Africa’s flagship radio astronomy projects. Her department is critical to the MeerKAT telescope, the global Square Kilometre Array telescopes, maintaining HartRAO, and developing novel cross-industry technologies. She combines her expertise in telecommunications, optical tech, and power systems with a passion for transforming developing nations through technology. An entrepreneur (founding local/international tech startups) and MIT graduate (thesis on African innovation ecosystems), she champions using NRF-SARAO’s engineering excellence to foster development in underserved communities, enhance national technical capacity, and drive youth STEM engagement.
