Principal Technician.3.04

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Minimum Requirements**:

- BSc honours or MTech in Biological and/or Environmental Sciences
- MSc in Biological and/or Environmental Sciences will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years of senior technical working experience in a University scientific teaching & research environment.
- Good knowledge of Biological, Environmental & Plant Sciences will be an advantage
- Valid RSA driver’s License with at least 3 years driving experience

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Provide technical service for teaching and research in the School
- Manage the School’s vehicle fleet, including scheduling of vehicle bookings by School staff, service bookings to ensure vehicles are well maintained, setting vehicle charge rates and performing basic vehicle maintenance
- Annual validation of drivers’ licences of staff and students that use the School’s fleet.
- Liaising with Westbank and AA fleet cards annually about vehicle issues.
- Working with the Finance Administrator in terms of vehicle usage and mileage for all users.
- Perform duties of line manager to Technical Support Staff, e.g. delegation of duties, leave, etc.
- Supervise the undergraduate laboratory staff and operations on two campuses.
- Procurement of chemicals and consumables, obtaining quotes, creating requisitions, receiving and following up on outstanding orders. Trouble-shooting any ordering problems. Consulting with sales representatives on new products and equipment
- Monitoring, reporting and follow-up of teaching and research lab upgrading and maintenance in Biology Building and/or Oppenheimer Life Sciences.
- Asset management, maintenance of fixed asset register and liaise with auditors regarding verification of assets on an annual basis
- Involved with School OHS&E activities, undergo health and safety training, if necessary
- Loading ICAM access for APES locations
- Assist, when required, with general school activities

**Key Competencies**:

- Knowledge of laboratory occupational health and safety will be beneficial
- Good computer skills are essential, particularly Microsoft Office, Oracle.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- Good knowledge of staff management & technical support systems
- Incumbent should be able to lead and work with a team
- Knowledge of suppliers of laboratory consumables and both field and laboratory equipment
- Working knowledge of Wits’ online procurement platform
- Familiar knowledge of Wits’ support structures, e.g. PIMD, locksmith etc.
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**Closing date: 15 May 2024**

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