SANSA Internship (Hartebeesthoek, Gauteng) South Africa 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

20 May 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Hartebeesthoek, Gauteng
Duration: 24 months
Number of positions available: 2

SANSA is offering an Electronic Engineering Internship opportunity to 2 Electronic Engineering graduates. The programme will take place at the Space Operations programme, in Hartebeesthoek, Gauteng.

During this programme, the intern will use their skills and knowledge to benefit the interests of the nation, whilst driving commercial success and ensuring customer satisfaction. The intern will be exposed to satellite ground station operations, which include rendering Earth-Observation satellite data acquisition services to the organisation's Earth-observation directorate. The candidate will also provide support and satellite monitoring services relating to Tracking, Telemetry, and Commercial (TT&C)- they will provide this to a host of international satellite operators and space agencies.

Key performance areas of the programme:

Operating, monitoring, and maintaining Radio Frequency (RF), antenna systems, and electronic equipment used in satellite ground station operations
Participating in TT&C operations by rendering ground segment services to Satellite
Launch Vehicles (SLV) including launch, Launch and Early-orbit, Transfer-orbit support, and In-orbit test operations.
Ensuring SANSA-owned and customer-hosted systems, infrastructure, and operations are provided with Operations and Maintenance services
Performing general Ad-hoc project work
Working on new/ existing systems, projects, and/or processes when required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must have completed a 3-year Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Advantageous: completed coursework in Satellite Communications and/or Telecommunications
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must have own reliable transport
Must be a graduate
Must have a key understanding of Microwave principles, applications, and Telecommunications
Must be proficient in English
Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Must be proficient in MS Office
Must be able to use both hands and have excellent vision
Must have excellent academic results
Must be passionate about the success of the national space industry
Must be creative
Must be able to succeed in a High Performing environment
Must aspire to the SANSA values of Teamwork, Service, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Personal Growth

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
SANSA Internship (Hartebeesthoek, Gauteng)
(Reference number: EEI01)

Attach the following documents to your application:

Updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
Certified copy of your qualification/s
Certified copy of your South African Identity Document
Certified copy of your drivers license

Please note:

By applying for this role, the candidate consents to SANSA conducting a background verification check (this includes criminal record, credit checks, qualification verification, citizen checks, and security clearances)
The application process may require the candidate to partake in competency assessment(s) and/or psychometric testing
SANSA is an EE Employer, as such, candidates from under-represented groups will be given preference
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
If you have not heard a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is an entity to the public under the National Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).
SANSA aims to drive and promote the use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. They aim to reach this goal by encouraging research that is directly related to technology and space science, as well as, establishing new advances in various space engineering programmes. SANSA also supports the establishment of an environment that encourages industrial development in space technologies, and they do this within the guidelines of national government policy.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact SANSA directly:
Telephone number: 028 312 1196
Email address: spacesci-info@sansa.org.za