LAB TECHNICIAN M001083
Listing reference: nwu_000794
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 17 June 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAHIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NAME: LAB TECHNICIAN
POSITION NUMBER: M001083
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: 11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:Manage the Crop science laboratory and to meet requirements for teaching, learning and research for department and School of Agriculture. In addition, able to do other assigned functions from the School Director or Deputy Dean (T & L)
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Analysis of plant and soil samples
2. Laboratory management and planning
3. Financial management (Budgeting)
4. Participate in practical training (WIL)
5. Liaise with academics, students & community around university
Minimum requirements
• Bachelor of Sciences in Analytical Chemistry is essential
• Registration with the SACNASP is essential
• Membership with a professional society is desirable
EXPERIENCE:
• 1-3 years Technician experience is essential
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
• Management plant and soil laboratory skills with 1-3 years’ experience
• Establishing standard operational procedures (SOPs)
• Knowledge of instrumentation
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Good writing and presentation skill
• Able to work in a team
• Adaptability/Decisiveness
• Initiative/Perseverance
• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of Organization Skills
• Stress management
• Valuing Service and Diversity
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr L Motsei 018-389-2741
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 018-389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity. Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
