PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Responsible for first-year practicals by taking the lead in ensuring that every week’s practical is set up correctly, conducting standardisation of solutions, weighing of samples, putting out equipment on a daily basis, taking stock of equipment and consumables, managing the finances, placing orders, obtaining quotations on equipment and consumables, liaise and manage student demonstrators, and working with support staff. In addition, the incumbent will also manage third-year and honours practicals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Laboratory & Practical Management.

·        Systems, Finance & Administration.

·        Asset Management.

·        General Safety.

·        Occupational Health & Safety.

·        People Management.

·        Ad-hoc Assignments.

·        Records Management.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Excellent chemistry know-how and analytical skills (to plan, standardise solutions and set up experiments).

·        Excellent people skills to work with students, student demonstrators and other support staff.

·        Excellent administration and financial skills in the obtaining of quotations and managing a budget.

·        Excellent computer skills, which include knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·        Written language ability with respect to spelling, grammar and punctuation.

·        Excellent communication skills.

·        Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Commitment to collegiality, being reliable, and a sense of responsibility.

·        Ability to work independently and to collaborate in teams.

·        An innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ in both teaching and administration.

·        Appreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.

·        Ability to function under pressure and willing to work long hours and overtime.

·        An MSc degree (NQF Level 9) in Analytical Chemistry.

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Analytical Chemistry.

·        A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in general administration. Stock taking and financial management/administration. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

·        Teaching and learning experience at undergraduate and honours level.

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 RJ Kriek on 018 299 2345

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:       Tirhani Baloyi on 018 285 2037

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                                            15 July 2025

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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