The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) has recently announced the availability of new Request for Quotations (RFQs) on its website. These RFQs are for the procurement of various goods […]
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SARAO celebrated members of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and labourers that received skilled training during the MeerKAT+ tender at a graduation ceremony held on Saturday, 15 October 2022 […]
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 […]
Interested in joining the SARAO community? Use our convenient job application portal, SARAO Vacancies. You can access SARAO vacancies on your desktop, laptop, or mobile device. Current Job Openings at […]
Information: The website www.sarao.ac.za/vacancies provides available vacancies. 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 […]
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has appointed Ms Pontsho Maruping as the new Managing Director of the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), with effect from 1 October 2022. Ms […]
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) hereby invites potential BBBEE partners to express interest in collaborating with SARAO in a BBBEE equity opportunity. Click here to view available request […]
SARAO is pleased to announce the appointment of Keitumetse Molamu as the Head of Engineering and Technology Development with effect from 1 September 2022. Molamu holds a BEng, BSc IT […]
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