Technician

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year
Technician Minimum requirements
  • A Bachelor's or equivalent Technical Qualification in Industrial Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related
  • At least 3 years of technical/professional experience.
Additional requirements
  • Artisan / Machinist experience with Hydraulic machines / Lathe machine/ Automated Factory Programmable Manufacturing cell/ equipment.
  • Primary qualifications are accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa.
  • Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace
  • Strong interpersonal skills in managing students of diversity and working with a diverse pool of staff.
  • A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs, and creative development of the laboratory.
  • Aptitude to learn engineering application software, improve, and engage in professional development activities.
  • Good track record or relevant experience, and desire to advance technical development in the department.

Duties:

  • Operation of Departments: Hydraulic machines / Lathe machine/ Automated Factory Programmable Manufacturing cell/ Machines and supporting students' training and practical activities on the same.

  • The successful candidate would be required to serve at all levels in the qualifications offered in the Department in the designated

  • The successful candidate is required to serve both undergrad and post-graduate students and is actively involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities in the department.
  • Assist with administrative duties such as venue set-up for seminars, lectures, activities and actively involved in the development of our laboratories, with state-of-the-art facilities and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative.
  • Serves under the guidance of the Senior Technician or assigned supervisor to discharge assigned duties, including providing oversight of the assigned laboratory facilities in the

  • Ensures that laboratories under management control are maintained in a fully functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of students' practical activities and projects.

  • Assists academic staff in regularly assessing students' performance through practical assessments

  • Provide resources and technical support to students for their practical activities and projects.
  • Serve as an Invigilator for examinations and Tests under the Chief Invigilator.
  • Carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of components.
  • Maintain an Inventory of all laboratory equipment and control the issuing of equipment and consumable stock usage, while updating the stock registry of consumables and equipment.
  • Undertake fault-finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools.
  • Monitor consumables and equipment stock, and coordinate the purchase of both consumables and capital items.
  • Other such duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technician, Head of Department, or Representative, as delegated.

Direct queries to Mrs Zulu:

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form, obtainable from our website Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and copies of your qualifications.

  • Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates
  • Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
  • The university reserves the right not to appoint.

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