SARAO Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Graduate‑In‑Training vacancies. The closing date for applications is the 15 November 2025.
What is SARAO?
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) is a top science laboratory that looks up at the sky with powerful radio dishes. It is run by the National Research Foundation (NRF). If you love engineering, physics or computer science, SARAO gives you a chance to start an exciting career in astronomy and technology.
The Graduate‑In‑Training (GIT) Programme
- Start date: 1 March 2026
- Length: 3 years
- Where you’ll work: Cape Town (Western Cape), Karoo Support Base, Klerefontein (Northern Cape) and Hartebeesthoek (Gauteng).
- Why it matters: You get paid, you learn on the job, and you can study for a Master’s degree part‑time with money from SARAO.
How the selection works
- All who make it to the final round must finish a short online test.
- Once selected, you will be assigned to one of SARAO’s South Africa sites that fits the work at hand.
- SARAO will pay for part‑time Master’s courses, so you can grow academically while gaining real work experience.
Are you eligible?
SARAO is looking for South African citizens who are either finished or heading into the last year of studies in one of these fields:
- Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Civil Engineering (BEng/BScEng)
- Computer Science (BEng/BScEng or BSc(Hons))
- Civil Engineering (BEng or B.Tech)
- Electronics, Radio Frequency or Antennas (MSc)
How to apply
Fill in the online form below. You’ll only need a few minutes to submit your details.
APPLY FOR THE SARAO ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE GRADUATES IN TRAINING PROGRAMME HERE
If you need help, email SARAO HR at gitrecruitment@sarao.ac.za.
Extra help: scholarships and bursaries
If you’re still looking for funding for your studies, you may want to check out the SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year. These bursaries can help cover part of your tuition or give you a stipend while you learn.
Don’t miss out!
The SARAO Graduate‑In‑Training Programme is a rare opportunity to work with world‑class scientists and engineers while earning a living and gaining a master’s degree simultaneously. If science and engineering thrill you, try to apply before 15 November 2025 and start your journey into the stars.
