Senior Laboratory Helper P000693
Listing reference: nwu_001407
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000693
VACANCY: SENIOR LABORATORY HELPER
PEROMNES GRADE: P16
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to prepare laboratories for practical work in physics and other ad hoc tasks.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparing laboratories for practicals
· Maintenance of practical equipment
· Admin support to academics in charge of practicals
· Support duties for staff at the Centre for Space Research
· Supervising cleaning staff in laboratories
· Ad hoc tasks
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· A valid driver’s licence is required.
· Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
· Must be able to perform basic electrical and mechanical maintenance work on laboratory equipment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
· Punctuality, reliability, trustworthiness, problem solving mentality.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Grade 12
· 1 year knowledge of laboratory procedures
· 1 year laboratory assistant experience
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 Cobus Kriek – 018 299 2345
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 10 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1st April 2023 or as soon as available
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.