SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐎 - 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 We are thrilled to welcome our new team members who joined SARAO in December 2024! 🎉 Your expertise and enthusiasm will strengthen our efforts as we explore the universe and beyond. New appointments: ●     Senior Power Engineer (Electrical, Cape Town) ●     Civil Engineering / Engineering Technologies (Civils, Cape Town) ●     Senior Power Engineer (Electrical, Cape Town) ●     Systems Engineer (Systems, Cape Town) ●     Senior Systems Engineer (Systems, Cape Town) ●     SKA MID – Senior Signal Processing Engineer (SKAO, Cape Town) ●     Procurement Officer (SCM, JHB) ●     SRC Lead (Directorate, Cape Town) ●     Handyman (Site Service, Krugersdorp) ●     Handyman (Site Service, Krugersdorp) We look forward to working with you and achieving incredible milestones together! 🚀 The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), a facility of the National Research Foundation, is responsible for managing all radio astronomy initiatives and facilities in South Africa, including the MeerKAT Radio Telescope in the Karoo, the Geodesy and VLBI activities at the Hartebeesthoek site. Connect, follow, and converse with us on our social media platforms. Daily updates, latest findings on the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory facilities, science, and latest news from SARAO. News and views, FAQs, and experts – see our accounts. LinkedIn: South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (7248 Followers) Facebook: SARAO (8200 Follower, 7200 Likes) X / Twitter: SKA_Africa (10400 followers) Instagram: saraoweb (959 followers) Youtube: SARAO Web (482 subscribers) TikTok: SARAO_Official (205 followers, 4090 likes) 🌌 Welcome aboard and let’s keep reaching for the stars! 💫 #TeamSARAO #Science #Welcome #SARAOPeople #RadioAstronomy

We're #hiring a new Network Engineer in Western Cape. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Exciting Career Opportunity: SKA Mid - Network Engineer SARAO is hiring a Network Engineer to join the SKA Mid team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This is your chance to contribute to one of the world’s most advanced radio astronomy projects! 📌 Position Details: - Contract Type: Permanent - Location: Cape Town, Western Cape - Closing Date: 05 January 2025 💡 Key Responsibilities: - Install, configure, and maintain the SKA-Mid network. - Acquire network components and services for SKA-Mid. - Support array deliveries in line with Observatory objectives. - Establish and maintain network and IT security. 🎓 Key Requirements: - Qualification: BTech/Degree/Master’s/PhD in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Technology. 💼 Take your career to the next level while contributing to groundbreaking science! 📢 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d7tQSgqk #NetworkEngineer #CapeTownJobs #SKAMid #CareersInSTEM #SARAO #AstronomyJobs #Innovation #Vacancies #WorkAtSARAO #ITjobs

From engineers to astronomers, every member of SARAO plays a vital role in building and maintaining our world-class telescopes. Today, we spotlight Sias Malan, one of our passionate team members who ensures that SARAO's mechanical systems meet the highest standards for radio astronomy. 👏 Join us in recognizing the incredible people who make SARAO's work possible. Sias Malan serves as the Receiver Systems Manager at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO). In this capacity, he oversees the development and maintenance of receiver systems integral to SARAO’s radio astronomy projects. His work contributes to the success of initiatives like the MeerKAT telescope, which have adopted systems engineering methodologies to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and above specification. Read more https://lnkd.in/dEaF9chh

At SARAO, every day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of science and technology. Our cutting-edge radio telescopes, like MeerKAT, help unravel the mysteries of the universe—one signal at a time #RadioAstronomy #SARAO

We're #hiring a new SKA Mid – Senior Electrical Engineer in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Telescope Operator in Western Cape. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new General Worker in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. Apply today or share this post with your network.

SARAO celebrates more than 50 Employee Recognition and Long Service Awardees The Employee Recognition Awards were held for the first time this year since the inception of the National Research Foundation 25 years ago, and in celebration of this momentous milestone, homage was given to employees who excelled in their respective positions in different categories. The categories in which SARAO employees were honoured are Research and Engineering Excellence, Service to the NRF, Administrative Excellence, Technical Excellence, Championing the NRF Values, Stakeholder Service, Management and Leadership Excellence; and the Business Unit/Team Award. SARAO employees celebrated their colleagues in events held simultaneously in three locations, namely Cape Town, Johannesburg and Carnarvon on Monday, 9 November 2024, with each location being able to follow the proceedings at the other via a virtual link. Cape Town employees converged at Pigalle Restaurant in Greenpoint, Cape Town, the Johannesburg employees gathered at the Premier Hotel in Midrand, Gauteng, while the Carnarvon-based employees were hosted at the Carnarvon High School Hall. SARAO Managing Director, Pontsho Maruping, addressed the staff members and expressed her pride by saying that SARAO’s achievements would not be possible without its workforce. “I know that the last few years have been tough, often with shifting priorities and constrained budgets, but I would however like to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you and for your outstanding contributions to the success of SARAO. Congratulations to our award recipients and thank you to our entire team for making SARAO such a great place to work. Today we honour a few people, but every day we appreciate and celebrate all your dedication, passion and commitment to excellence,” said Maruping. It was a bumper year of celebration, with no less than 39 Long Service Award recipients being recognised for their dedication and service to SARAO, and 17 staff members being the inaugural recipients of the Employee Recognition Awards. Read online https://lnkd.in/dei9UZNb #SARAOpeople

Medicinal and Edible Plants of Bushmanland by Ben-Erik van Wyk & Josef de Beer The bilingual book “Medicinal and Edible Plants of Bushmanland” documents the traditional uses of over 60 plant species in southern Bushmanland, with a focus on the Brandvlei, Carnarvon, Loxton, Swartkop, and Vanwyksvlei villages. The book was created to provide feedback and acknowledgement to the 67 participants of an ethnobotanical survey conducted in the region, and to preserve and highlight the unique cultural heritage of the IXam people, the oldest indigenous knowledge system in the world. The book serves as a valuable resource for the people of Bushmanland, especially the youth, to learn about and preserve their ethnobotanical heritage. The publication is an important contribution to the documentation and preservation of traditional knowledge and practices related to plant use in the region. Download book https://lnkd.in/d4aztVYd