NRF is inviting Job Seerkers to apply for the General Worker Position.
Contract type: Permanent
Job Level: Unskilled
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the
provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of
science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio
Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National
Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the
Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN)
programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.
Assist in the operation and maintenance of the farms Meysdam and Losberg and all the other farms owned by SARAO NRF.
Purpose:
Assist in the operation and maintenance of the farms Meysdam and Losberg and all the other farms owned by SARAO NRF.
Responsibilities:
• Inspect and maintain existing fences and gates
• Inspect and maintain farm roads
• Inspect and maintain windmills and dams
• Open and close trenches
• Removal and trimming of trees
• Assists in maintaining buildings and gardens on SARAO farms
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of SARAO vehicles and equipment.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements:
• Grade 12 Advantageous
Any relevant combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems
• Operation of common hand tools
Closing Date: 4 August 2022
Location: Carnarvon
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