Research Assistants x3
Listing reference: nwu_000416
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 10 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Mechanical Engineering
Location: North West
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
To provide support and assistance in the successful completion of the NWU Solar car Project. The position also includes undergraduate assistance at mechanical engineering.
Job description
Responsibilities:
1. Manufacturing and Assembly:
- Need to be involved in manufacturing completion and improving the solar car, as required by the project team.
2. Testing and Operating the Vehicle:
- Conduct component testing and system testing for the vehicle and implement strategies. Operate the vehicle during testing and competition.
3. Logistical Support:
- Involved with the logistical arrangements in terms of the manufacturing, transport,competitions and test days, safety, risk assessments and other supports.
4. Marketing Efforts:
- Involved during marketing days on the different campuses and with schools, and the competition itself.
5. Undergraduate Assistance:
- Lecturer Assistant
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (completed or in process of finalisation)- (essential).
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (essential).
- 1 year experience in Solar car manufacturing (essential).
- 1 year experience in operating the solar car (essential).
- 1 year experience –know how of the current car & aspects surrounding testing & competitions (essential).
Functional/Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills):
- Hands-on solar car manufacturing experience both mechanical and electrical/electronic.
- In-depth knowledge of the design and components used in the solar car, to repair, maintain and operate.
- Knowledge about the solar car competition and the rules thereof.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Good time management.
- Can work under pressure.
- Precision in work being done.
- Team player, but also need to be able to execute tasks individually.
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: Market Related
ENQUIRIES: Prof M Van Eldik on 018 299 4283
CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2022
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 March 2022
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website: http://nwu.pnet.co.za/#.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
