Vacant Position – SHE Intern x2

About this opportunity

Contract type: Short Term Contract Job Level: Junior Work Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Closing Date: 12 November 2026 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 telescope 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. This role is to support the organization in maintaining compliance, reducing risks, and promoting a safe workplace while gaining practical, hands on experience in occupational health, safety. and environment. The main focus is to provide support to SARAO and the projects in all regions by supporting compliance, risk management, and operational continuity. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in ma