SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN M000169
Listing reference: nwu_000662
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 25 April 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: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: MICROBIOLOGY
POSITION NAME: Senior Laboratory Technician
POSITION NUMBER: M000169
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: 10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
1. Practicals
Preparation and supervision of undergraduate practical classes
2. Material inventory
Preparation and keeping of updated material inventory
3. Assessment
Setting and marking of practical tests
4. Record Keeping
Development and keeping of updated practical class records
5. Occupational Health and Safety
Insurance of safe and healthy laboratory practices
Minimum requirements
• Master of Science in Microbiology or related field is essential
• Accreditations: South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNSP) is desirable
• South African Society for Microbiology (SASMB)
EXPERIENCE
• 2 years’ experience running undergraduate practical’s is essential
• 2 years’ experience maintaining material inventory is essential
• 1 year experience keeping records is essential
• 1 year experience in Occupational Health and Safety is essential
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
• Handling of large and diverse groups of students
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Word, Power-point and Excel
• Interpretation of relevant undergraduate laboratory practical manuals and handouts
• Performing of any other duties as may be assigned by the HOD or Director
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Sound interpersonal relationships
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Self-motivation and positive attitude towards others
• Effective attention to detail
• Ability to work as an individual and/or in teamwork set-ups
• Ability to demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU
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: Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo 018 3892289
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 25 April 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 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.
