LABORATORY HELPER_P000668
Listing reference: nwu_000444
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 12 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
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: Natural and Agricultural Sciences
POSITION NUMBER: P000668
VACANCY: Laboratory Helper
PEROMNES GRADE: P17
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Transportation of documents on campus, doing laboratory work and fieldwork.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. TRANSPORTATION OF DOCUMENTS IN THE SCHOOL:
· Transporting documents over campus
· Handling of post book
· Transporting of boxes to courier services
2. NATIONAL AQUATIC BIOASSAY FACILITIES (NABF):
· Assisting in the cleaning of the aquarium and tanks in the faculty
· Cleaning of the filters in the tanks
· Checking system salts
· Assist in the carrying of heavy-duty equipment as well as the removal of bins and or waste from the aquarium.
3. GENERAL LABORATORY HELP IN SCHOOL PRE AND POSTGRADUATE LABS
· Assisting the Senior Laboratory Manager with general problem identified
4. FIELDWORK ASSISTANCE
· Providing general assistance in the field during excursions.
5. AD HOC TASKS
· Ad Hoc tasks as required
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, email, internet) with accurate typing skills.
· Excellent time management skills
· Background in Zoology, Botany and Microbiology.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent communication skills
· Bilingual (English / Afrikaans)
· Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12 (with Biology or Life Sciences as a subject).
· Driver’s license is essential.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Lieb Venter – 018 299 2369
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 11 February 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.
