The SKAO is an international organisation coordinating a global effort to build the largest science facility on the planet.
The SKAO, or SKA Observatory, is one global observatory operating two telescopes and working across three sites, Australia, South Africa and the UK, on behalf of the Member States and partners. The SKAO’s telescopes will deliver more than half a century of transformational science that promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.
As a member country of the SKAO and host of the SKA-Mid telescope, it is the first time that South Africa will play a key role in a mega-science project.
The SKA-Mid telescope is being built in the Karoo, Northern Cape in South Africa. The SKA-Low telescope will be located in Western Australia, on Wajarri Yamaji Country. These remote and radio quiet regions are the best places in the world to detect radio signals from space.
In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to build and operate the SKA-Mid telescope.
If you would like to know more about future opportunities in the areas below, please contact Faiza Saban, SKA-MID HR Manager
At SKA-Mid, we’re constructing the world’s largest mid-frequency radio telescope, a monumental endeavour that promises to revolutionize our observation of the universe. In parallel, we’re deeply committed to continually contributing to the broader societal good, particularly here in South Africa.
Currently, our team in South Africa is dedicated to the construction of the telescope and the initial support of these crucial activities. We have every confidence that your role will be instrumental in advancing these objectives.
The satisfaction derived from contributing to the creation of this transformative telescope will be profound. Equally vital to us is cultivating a work culture that enriches your overall quality of life. We strive to nurture an environment where every team member feels valued, motivated, and supported in their daily tasks and professional growth.
We are hiring talented individuals across a range of areas to join the SKAO and SARAO in South Africa.
The SKAO global headquarters is currently hiring team members to work in Australia, South Africa and the UK.
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