South African Radio Astronomy Observatory
AgencySARAO
Mandate
NRF facility managing South Africa's radio astronomy initiatives including MeerKAT and the SKA, incorporating HartRAO.
What Govermate has read
Updated 25 Sept 2026Built from the documents Govermate has read from SARAO. Every line below comes from a source document, not from an editorial description.
What this body does
- OFFERS218 documentsasserted in claims
- OFFERS200 documentslinked in the graph
- STATES156 documentsasserted in claims
- staff profile page on a government-funded research organisation2 documentsdescribed in documents
- A re-advertised permanent vacancy notice for a Project Manager Level II1 documentdescribed in documents
- An online event announcement for a science communication discussion and bootcamp1 documentdescribed in documents
- Awards page on a government-funded observatory's website1 documentdescribed in documents
- News article reporting the graduation event for an African science entrepreneurs1 documentdescribed in documents
- Password-protected SARAO webpage entry with no accessible content beyond an acce1 documentdescribed in documents
- SARAO news release announcing an open call for applications for an astronomy sch1 documentdescribed in documents
- a call for applications for a post-doctoral fellowship program1 documentdescribed in documents
- a call for applications for scholarships to study at a university1 documentdescribed in documents
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Recent activity
- South African Radio Astronomy Observatory states
This role involves offering project management services to SARAO program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities.
- South African Radio Astronomy Observatory states
This includes leading Infrastructure, Technology Research and Development projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, adhering to SARAO’s established procedures and processes, which include project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing phases.
- South African Radio Astronomy Observatory states
Contract type: Permanent Job Level: Management Work Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
This role involves offering project management services to SARAO program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities.
- South African Radio Astronomy Observatory states
SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation
- South African Radio Astronomy Observatory states
Contract type: Permanent Job Level: Skilled / Middle Management Work Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- South African Radio Astronomy Observatory states
Implementation of digital signal processing (DSP) products, applications and/or algorithms for Radio Astronomy data processing systems
- South African Radio Astronomy Observatory offers
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Opportunity signal
58 classified as something a person can apply for, 218 identified by reading.
Recent Opportunities
View allThis is a re-advertised permanent vacancy for a Project Manager Level II at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. The role is based in Cape Town and involves managing engineering, technology research and development projects supporting major radio astronomy facilities. Applications close on 30 September 2026.
This is a vacancy announcement from the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory for a permanent Digital Signal Processing Engineer position. The role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, and supports digital signal processing products and systems for radio astronomy data processing. The page shows a closing date of 06 October 2026, while its listing metadata also says “Closes: September 22, 2026.”
This document is a job advertisement for a permanent electrician position at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory in Cape Town. It outlines the responsibilities, location, and application deadline, which closes on 23 September 2026. Applications are to be submitted through the SARAO website.
This is a job advertisement for a permanent Senior Electrical Technician position at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) in Cape Town. The role involves supporting electrical systems and projects related to major radio telescopes like MeerKAT and Hartebeesthoek. Applications close on September 23, 2026.
This document is a job advertisement for a permanent Senior Logistics Engineer position at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), located in Cape Town. It outlines key responsibilities related to logistics support analysis, physical breakdown structures, and configuration management for major radio astronomy projects like MeerKAT and the SKA-Mid. Applications close on September 23, 2026.
This document is a public job advertisement for a permanent Electrical Engineer position at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), located in Cape Town, Western Cape. It outlines the role’s responsibilities, including supporting major radio astronomy projects, managing technical designs, ensuring compliance with power standards, and collaborating with senior engineers. Applications are open from 3 September 2026 until 23 September 2026.
Recent documents
Published by SARAO. These are records Govermate has read from this institution, not opportunities to apply for.
- Protected: A black hole in the Milky Way aims its jet at usNews & speeches
- Vacant Position – Finance Assistant (Internal Position) Cape Town, Western Cape NRF-SARAO Permanent
- Vacant Position – Fitter and Turner Carnarvon, Northern Cape NRF/SARAO Permanent
- A decade of impact: SARAO celebrates 10 years of Robotics sponsorship with epic regional wins by Northern Cape teamsNews & speeches
- Casper WorkshopNotices & forms
- Ofentse Nobela – Commercialisation Specialist (Innovation Management)News & speeches