Laboratory Technician M000475
Listing reference: nwu_001859
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 14 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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 (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
POSITION NUMBER: M000475
VACANCY: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
In support of teaching and learning, provide a comprehensive IT service to all personnel and post graduate students in the school of science and information systems on Potchefstroom campus. To identify, address and solve IT related incidents as well as provide professional advice on IT related upgrades and technologies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide comprehensive IT support for graduate and post graduate PC laboratories in SCSIS.
- Provide comprehensive IT support for research computers in SCSIS.
- Provide comprehensive IT support and innovation for staff of SCSIS.
Minimum requirements
- A Diploma (NQF level 6) or an Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Computer Science and Information Systems or Information Technology.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in Systems and Network administration.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Have an A and N , accreditations in ITIL foundation.
- Have acquired membership for IT/CS/IS professional societies.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience within the NWU IT support group.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in IT enterprise level.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Be able to setup client / server environments for student laboratories as well as research projects.
- Function independently.
- Assist with administrative tasks.
- Evaluate and operate computer equipment in SCSIS.
- Work under pressure and reach deadlines.
- Respond in a timely manner to IT related requests.
- Learn about and acquire expertise on new technologies.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Patience and ability to provide IT assistance remotely and on university premises.
- Have a good understanding of networks, printers, software and software licensing.
- Record keeping.
- Liaison with Campus IT.
- Troubleshooting of IT problems (intermediate to advanced).
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof F Lugayizi, Tel No: 018 389 2623
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 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.
