TECHNICAL ASSISTANT P001146
Listing reference: nwu_000461
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 18 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: GEOLOGY
POSITION NUMBER: P001146
VACANCY: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Providing teaching and learning support
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning support:
· Providing support for geology theory and practical sessions
· Providing support in sample preparation including thin sections and geological and palaeontological material for teaching and learning purposes and curation of museum material
· Provide research support for Geology, Soil science and Agriculture.
· Assist in organising and supervision of field mapping and excursions
General support:
· Laboratory and infrastructure/equipment maintenance
· Technical school support
· Health and safety officer & Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
General administrative duties:
· Sourcing materials and equipment
· Inventory management
Minimum requirements
· BSc in Geology
· Experience in general handy man tasks (essential)
· Experience in using appropriate laboratory and field instrumentation (essential)
· Experience in sample preparation (desirable)
· Experience in the maintenance of relevant equipment and microscopes (desirable)
· Experience in the preparation of material and instrumentation for practical lessons
· Training in using Acutom to manufacture thin sections and polished sections
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of geological material.
· Effective time management skills
· Project management skills.
· Communications skills.
· Ability to interact with students and staff.
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues, and management).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to function under pressure
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 Stuart Piketh – 018 299 2540
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Moratuwa Motsemme – 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 April 2022 or 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.
