First Instructor

UP Professional and Support:

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING,

BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

FIRST INSTRUCTOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL:

09- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent to contribute to the functioning of the Department of Chemical Engineering;

• Effective management of the analytical laboratory and instrumentation;
• Creative research support;
• Organisation and delivery of appropriate training to staff and students on equipment and instruments.;
• Providing initiatives and support to students and staff on analytical laboratory and instrumentation on multidisciplinary research;
• Safety and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS);
• Purchasing and Budget;
• Management and Administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant BSc or BTech in Analytical & Instrumentation chemistry;
• At least 3 years' experience in the use and maintenance of characterisation and analytical instruments including ICP-OES, Elemental Analyser, HPLC/TOF, IC, TGA, DSC UV-Vis and FTIR;
• Experience in the management, administration and maintenance of analytical and instrumentation instruments related to research and teaching laboratories;
• Experience in OHS related research and teaching laboratories;
• A valid driver's license (Code B or EB).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A postgraduate qualification MTech or MSc in Analytical & Instrumentation Chemistry.
• First aid qualification.
• At least 1 year higher education experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of the following:

• Which conventional analytical laboratory techniques are used for which types of experimental investigations;
• Knowledgeable on the principle and theory of equipment and instrument to train and assist staff and students;
• Management, administration and maintenance of research laboratories in research or academic institutions;
• Implementation of a quality control and maintenance program equivalent to the ISO 9001 system;
• Analytical and instrumentation chemistry;
• Writing and maintaining SOP's for an analytical and instrumentation laboratory;
• Knowledgeable on the principle and theory of equipment and instrument to train and assist staff and students.

Technical Competencies

• Computer Skills (Excel, Word & PowerPoint);
• PeopleSoft.

Technically competent to:

• Provide scientific and analytical interpretation of data to student/staff;
• Problem solving;
• Understand the principle and theory of equipment and instrument to train and assist staff and students;
• Able to transfer knowledge (principle and theory of the instrument and test).

Behavioural Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills of working in an environment of diverse cultures and groups.
• Good language and communication skills
• Ability to cope with stringent deadlines and work pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Organisational and networking skills
• Good interpersonal skills of working in an environment of diverse cultures and groups.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED / UMVOZU medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE:
26 June 202- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._

• The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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