Duties:

• Operate, maintain, and monitor antenna systems, radio frequency (RF), electronic telecommunications, and computer hardware or software systems and equipment associated with satellite ground station operations
• Participate in rendering specialised tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C) launch support services to SLVs (Satellite launch vehicles), transfer-orbit support (TOS), launch and early-orbit phase (LEOP), emergency, in-orbit test (IOT) services, routine life-cycle support operations, etc.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and first-line reactive maintenance to SANSA-owned, stakeholder, or customer-owned systems, equipment, and infrastructure
• Participate in ad-hoc project tasks

Requirements

• S4/S5 Electrical Engineering qualification with good academic results, specialising in electronics or telecommunications
• In search of work-integrated learning (WIL)/in-service training (practicals) to complete the qualification
• Understanding of microwave principles, applications, and telecommunications
• Proficient in the English language and good communication skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Must be able to use both hands and have good vision