Technical Assistant

7 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 11
- 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._

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- Equipment maintenance:

- Ensure equipment is in working order and conduct minor repairs when required. Examples of equipment are: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, light sources, digital cameras, personal computers and computer interfaces;
- Liaise with the mechanical and electrical/electronic workshops for repairs;
- Provide recommendations for purchase of replacement equipment in consultation with relevant lecturers;
- Liaise with suppliers of equipment for replacement when necessary;
- Maintain inventory of equipment (storage, asset register, etc.);
- Practicals:

- Managing rotation of experimental setups and ensuring the correct equipment is ready;
- Liaising with admin support for scheduling and assist with practical schedules;
- Assisting with demonstrator selection process;
- Training and providing guidance to demonstrators;
- Evaluating demonstrator’s attendance, conducting and interacting during practical sessions;
- Evaluating practical and learning outcomes (did the appropriate learning take place during the practicals);
- Ensuring the smooth running of practical sessions;
- Tutorials:

- Assisting with the tutor selection process;
- Ensuring materials and equipment for tutorials is available;
- Managing the performance and development of tutors;
- Conducting necessary tutor training and induction;
- Practical design
- Designing, evaluating and sourcing new practical experiments in consultation with lecturers and, where appropriate, assist with local design and manufacture of experimental equipment;
- Improving on existing practicals, including instructional design.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Relevant National 3-year Diploma with at least one (1) year experience; OR
- Grade 12 with at least three (3) years’ experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Intermediate pedagogical knowledge and skills;
- Basic mechanical and electrical skills.
- Computer skills, including basic database management and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel;
- Basic computer maintenance skills;
- Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage and support communication and teamwork;
- Ability to function under pressure and to prioritise;
- Ability to arrange and assign work to use resources efficiently;
- Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- BSc in Physics;
- A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE);
- Experience in an institution of higher education.

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 and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 27 May 2025

ENQUIRIES:

- 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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