Volunteers wanted for Antarctica trip

THE SOUTH African National Space Agency (SANSA) is looking for three volunteers to go on an all-expenses paid, three-month trip to Antarctica.

“The trip will be from approximately the beginning of December 2019 till the end of February 2020. Any individual interested in an experience of a lifetime, with some scientific/engineering background, may apply for this opportunity. There will be no payment made to the chosen people, but all their expenses will be paid, starting from Cape Town. As the take-over occurs under harsh conditions and hard physical labour has to be executed, candidates must be physically fit and mentally strong. Shortlisted applicants will have to undergo a full medical screening, including a dental examination at SANSA’s cost,” SANSA said.

SANSA Space Science is a Directorate of SANSA situated in Hermanus in the Western Cape. It forms part of the worldwide network of magnetic observatories that monitor and model variations of the earth’s magnetic field, and carries out physics research.

SANSA added that background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process.

Anyone interested in the experience, and who is prepared for physically challenging and satisfying work, can visit http://www.sanap.ac.za for more information.

- Norma Wildenboer