SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN_P002606
Listing reference: nwu_001347
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 28 December 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: UNIT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT
POSITION NUMBER: P002606
VACANCY: SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position includes the management of the Laboratory and Fieldwork for Climatology Research Group activities
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. FIELDWORK
· Manage and facilitate the deployment of staff and students to field projects both in SA and abroad.
· Overseeing and controlling technical performance of field measurements, including instruments, ancillary equipment and field infra-structure
· Organisation and execution of standard operating procedures,scheduled maintenance as well as all technical (instrumentation and operational) upgrades
· Day to day management of aspects regarding running of the station, student’s stations field work and data quality, station data security and data transfers to archives/partner access.
· Data collation (quality control & quality assurance), transfer
2. MANAGE LABORATORY.
· Manage and maintain the fixed and mobile laboratory by keeping up to date gasses & monitoring equipment
3. ADMINISTRATION
· Procurement of all project related research equipment and consumables
4. MAINTENANCE OF ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING EQUIPMENt
· Equipment must be calibrated at all times and ready for deployment
5. SAFETY
· Manage of laboratory and fieldwork safety
· View, Initiate, develop, promote, maintain and review measures to ensure the health and safety of employees and students at work
· Report on health and safety matters relevant to the allocated area of operation
· Assist with discussing health and safety matters and make written recommendations to the employer
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Servicing and handling specialised equipment
· Problem solving and identification in equipment
· Ability to do research in the library and on the internet
· Project management/planning & maintenance management
· Knowledge and experience in electricity and installation rules thereof
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer Related Hardware, software installations as well as integration with data logging systems
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
· Good administrative, planning and coordination skills
· Ability to operate and maintain atmospheric measurement instrumentation
Minimum requirements
· Diploma in Electronic Engineering
· Qualified Millwright (Electrical and Fitting)
· First Aid level 1
· 6 years' experience in project management/planning and maintenance management
· 4 years' experience in managing, maintaining and operating the air quality monitoring station
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 Carlos Bezuidenhout – 018 299 2315
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 28 December 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 February 2023
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.
