Senior Technical Assistant

18 hours ago

Durban, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

**Minimum Requirements**
- Applicants for this position must have a suitable National Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent qualification) or a closely related field.
- Bachelor of Technology or Advanced Diploma in Horticulture will be an added advantage.
- Must possess at least 1+ years of technical/professional experience in the relevant field in a tertiary institution.

**Skills**
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in managing students and diverse user departments.
- A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs, and creative development of landscapes and horticultural facilities.
- Hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities and knowledge of horticultural infrastructure and equipment
- Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace etiquette.
- Aptitude to transfer technical knowledge to students
- Improve and engage in professional development activities.
- Good track record or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the department.

**Duties include but are not limited to:

- **
- Reports to the Head of Department
- Provides oversight of the assigned horticulture facilities in the Department.
- Provide technical support to academic staff-Provide resources and technical support to students for their practicals and projects.
- Ensures plant growth facilities are well controlled, are maintained in full functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of student’s practicals, tutorials, and lectures.
- Serve as an invigilator for practical assessments and tests as and when required

.To carry out plant decorations and landscaping when required.
- Carry out maintenance of technical equipment, including repair and changing of components.
- Supervision of General Assistants working at the horticulture practical teaching facility.
- Maintain an inventory of all equipment and liaise with the University Asset Management Unit.
- Assist with administrative duties and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department

Additional Requirements

Position Status: Permanent appointment Publication: Internal and External

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