ELECTRONIC SERVICES N000014
Listing reference: nwu_000442
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 16 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: DVC IT
DEPARTMENT: ELECTRONIC SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: N000014
VACANCY: Technician
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The successful candidate will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will be co-responsible with the appropriate campus-IT’s, for maintenance on electronic systems across all sites of delivery of the NWU.
The technician will be responsible for the following:
• Support campus IT’s in attending to difficult faults
• Do fault finding and repair on escalated / advanced faults and recommend calling in contractors/experts when required
• Do final quality assurance and audits for newly completed and / or older installations
• Handle minor/micro installations for electronics and AV systems
• Participate in technology or equipment upgrade projects
• Participate in after-hours standby services from time-to-time
• Communication (written/verbal) (with students, clients, contractors, service- and parts suppliers alike)
• Feedback(written/verbal) to be given to the manager with respect to all works mentioned above.
Job description
· Investigate and clear up advanced or difficult faults or recommend calling in external resources
· Work on all facets of repairs, small projects & technology upgrade projects
· Do or assist with final quality assurance and audits on completed projects
· Handle communication & customer liaison
· Keep accurate records and administration of allocated work, cost of repairs and assets
· Ad hoc Activities allocated
Minimum requirements
· Diploma in Electronics is essential.
· IT national certificate/diploma in Networking or Software is desirable.
· Driver’s licence (Code EB) is essential.
· Avixa qualified installer accreditation is desirable
· Fire alarms SANS 10139 training registration is desirable.
· PSIRA Technician legal appointment is desirable.
· PSIRA membership is desirable.
· Soldering and use of power tools.
· Ability to identify and work with different type of cables.
· Working with TCP/IP protocol, computers, and its application.
· Ability to identify and work with different electronic components
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of analogue and digital sound systems, amplifiers, communication systems, TV distribution systems, access control system, intruder- and fire alarm systems.
· Ability to use different cable and -connector types.
· Ability solder and use power tools.
· Be able to effectively use electronic measuring instruments.
· Knowledge of and be able to effectively use MS office suite, email, and internet.
· Ability to work on heights and be medically fit to obtain certification for working on heights
· Knowledge of safe working practises
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent problem resolution skills
· Excellent customer service skills
· Ability to prioritise work
· Ability to develop good relations with all stakeholders
· Ability to work equally well in a team environment or independently
· Good time management
· Conflict management
· Good inter-personal relationships
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Chris Mahube 018 299 4116
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae 018 299 4797
CLOSING DATE: 16 February 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.
