Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Pretoria
Closing date: 15 August 2025
requirements
Diploma in Office Management or relevant field.
Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience.
Key Responsibilities
Perform general administrative duties such as data entry, filing, record-keeping, and correspondence.
Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
Organise and prepare documents and logistics for internal/external meetings and workshops.
Take meeting minutes and circulate them to relevant stakeholders.
Position: Technical Lead Security
Location: Cape Town
Closing date: 20 August 2025
requirements
B. Tech/bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering Professional and associate or expert IT Security Certifications 13 years’ experience working in the field of information technology.
Key Responsibilities
Develop the organisation’s security framework to align with ISO27001 / NIST, POPIA) and information security guidelines stipulated therein.
Acquire all reports from recent organization Cyber security risk assessment as well as any cyber security related framework (NIST CSF, ISO27001/2, CIS Top 18), regulations (POPIA) and related documents from the NRF Create a practical security Strategy and roadmap based on the current as-is.
Position: Field Technician
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Closing date: 20 August 2025
requirements
BTech, BSc Hons (NQF 8) in field related to climatology/meteorology/micrometeorology, hydrology, air quality/atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemistry, physics, chemistry, environmental science or engineering MSc or MTech will be advantageous Valid driver’s license: EB or compliant for pulling a trailer (Boat) would be advantageous Skippers licence would be advantageous, or must be willing to acquire Remote Pilot Certificate would be advantageous, or must be willing to acquire
5 years’ proven technical experience working with hydrometeorological instrument arrays and well as a range of other equipment and sampling protocols At least 3 years’ experience working in remote areas including experience working in protected areas, sometimes containing dangerous game. Management of unskilled labour teams Regular off road driving experience more than 3 years
Key Responsibilities
Manage the operational performance, maintenance, and upgrades of the Cathedral Peak (CP) LTER observation platform, ensuring continuous data collection and functionality.
Conduct routine monthly sampling and maintenance of the CP instrumentation network and assist with other platforms as needed.
Conduct pre-testing, deployment, commissioning, calibration, and servicing of instrumentation, including repairs and inspections.
Position: Project Manager
Location: Cape Town
Closing date: 25 August 2025
requirements
BTech in Engineering or related Field ECSA or equivalent project management professional registration is Advantageous (i.e. PMI-PMP / PRINCE2 / PMI-ACP / IPMA or equivalent).
role with demonstrated successful project delivery Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying project management principles and standards Proven expertise in managing medium- to large-scale, complex projects Extensive contract management knowledge using NEC Contract Framework (preferably in accordance with NEC4) Experience in leading projects within the Engineering, Science and Technology Development sectors Strong understanding of engineering or technical solution planning and delivery methodologies
Key Responsibilities
Provide project management services to SARAO program managers and management in the execution of Technology Research and Development projects to support the construction of major Radio Astronomy facilities.
Project Planning & Integration: Identify project deliverables and develop success criteria; Develop project implementation plan and its subsidiary plans; Establish performance measurement baselines (scope, schedule, cost, resources & quality); Lead various reviews and acquire project plan approval.
Application:
To send your application for any of the above positions, please visit https://ess.nrf.ac.za/Account/Recruitment
