PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Management of Laboratory and Fieldwork for Climatology Research Group activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Field worker:

• 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, archiving.
• Electrical and electronic installations.

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.

6.     Training:

• Provision of initial, on-going and site-specific training to the students and staff with technical and scientific aspects of atmospheric field measurements. 
• Development of own and professional management skills regarding technical and academic interaction and interdependency.

7.     Client Services:

• Liaise with national and international clients and stakeholders on project requirements where needed.

8.     Ad-hoc:

• Instructions will be given by line management.

• Must be a certified Electrician.
• An N-Level certification in fitting and turning and metal work welding.
• A First aid Level 1 certificate.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in project management / planning & maintenance management.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in managing, maintaining, operating an- air quality monitoring station.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience or training in electronics and data retrieval.

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Solar certification - (1) Battery connection for Solar systems, (2) PV & Communication Systems.

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.
• Training in electricity and installation.

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.

REMUNERATION:

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, Tel: 018 299 2315

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Miss Dolly Lebepe, Tel: 018 299 4936

CLOSING DATE: 15 June 2026

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.

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