Fitter and Turner

Duties/Pligte- Involved with the building of new apparatus and equipment as well as upgrading and modification of existing apparatus in cooperation with undergraduate and postgraduate students for their

respective experimental projects;Building, upgrading and modifying apparatus for undergraduate practicals;- Maintaining and servicing departmental infrastructure and equipment in the laboratories and workshop;- Turning and machining, fitting, pipe installations, welding and sheet metal work;- Providing support to technical and workshop staff;- Being a p of the Department's occupational health and safety team;- Performing other technical tasks and providing assistance that may sometimes be required by management, within reason and in accordance with the skills of the specific post level.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes- Matric and an appropriate N3 qualification or higher;- Artisan with appropriate qualifications for executing duties listed above;- Proven competence as an artisan, with at least three years' recent practical experience relevant to the duties described above;- General technical skills and proven previous practical and technical work experience in a workshop environment;- The ability to interpret relevant design drawings;- The ability to handle physically demanding work;- Effective planning, prioritising and time management skills;- The ability and willingness to acquire new skills and undergo further training;- The ability to work independently as well as in a team, and to correctly interpret and execute assignments;- Organised with good interpersonal relationships;- A valid driver's licence;- Proven verbal and written communication skills;- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling- Experience in a process environment (i.e., service of pumps and motors, pipe installations, etc.) will be advantageous;- Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act concerning the Machinery Act and implementation thereof.