LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Listing reference: nwu_000319
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 27 November 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing
Location: North West
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: GEO AND SPATIAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: NEW
VACANCY: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES GRADE: F11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: F IXED TERM CONTRACT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position will provide support within the Agriculture subject group
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Monitoring of safety measures and equipment in laboratories, as well as during field work
· Providing assistance with laboratory and field work for research purposes
· Preparation of materials and instrumentation for hands-on teaching and assistance during practical contact sessions
· Maintenance of all laboratory and field instrumentation used for undergraduate practical contact sessions
· Ensuring maintenance of all laboratory and field instrumentation used for undergraduate practical contact sessions
· Providing support during field mapping and excursions
· Providing general administrative duties which includes but is not limited to:
- Facility Management (Greenhouse and others)
- Organizing upkeep of facilities
- Obtaining of quotations and acquisition of equipment and consumables
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· BA degree in Agriculture or related qualification
· 3 years’ experience in Agriculture related activities
· 3 years’ experience in Agriculture Research related activities
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to perform general maintenance tasks
· Effective time management
· Good project management skills
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to function under pressure
· Ability to work in a team
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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 George Van Zijl – 018 299 2335
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 26 November 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2022
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.
