PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide management oversight to the breeding and supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) rodents, as well as to provide technical assistance to researchers.

The position shall also provide management and implementation of a quality management system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• GLP Operations Management – management assistance.
• GLP rodent breeding management.
• Managing staff.
• Liaison with researchers and technical support.
• Delivery and administration of training and research support.
• Maintain quality assurance system.
• Services and appliances liaison.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

• An advanced certificate in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology (NQF level 5).
• Fluent in English for training purposes.
• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• A minimum of four (4) years’ animal laboratory science experience as a Senior Lab Animal Technologist.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in rodent husbandry as a Senior Lab Animal Technologist.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ management experience as a supervisor.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in establishing and implementing a quality assurance system.
• Fluent in Afrikaans for training purposes.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy, particularly in processing data (Excel, MS Word) and internet.
• Knowledge of different rodent strains and an understanding of the application of Mendel’s laws.
• Knowledge of health screening systems (sentinels) and aseptic sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of animal breeding behaviour.
• Knowledge of different infectious agents, how they multiply, spread and affect animals.
• The ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Operation and management of quality management systems.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Systematic organisational skills.
• Communication ability.
• Management ability.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Confidentiality.

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: Dr. Nico Minnaar on 018 285 2902

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 27 May 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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