Intern-Instrument Maker
Listing reference: nwu_001818
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 4 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES – INSTRUMENT MAKERS
VACANCY: INTERN INSTRUMENT MAKER
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to provide assistance for academic and support service, design, manufacture and repair scientific and educational instruments and apparatus of the University.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MANUFACTURING & REPAIR
· Responsible for Assisting to professionally manufacture and repair equipment that is needed by personnel and departments of the University involved in research and educational activities by means of specialized machines and equipment and various materials.
· Redesign and manufacturing to update and adapt equipment to better suit changing requirements of researchers and educators
DRAWING & DESIGN
· Responsible for assistance and support to senior technicians, through consultation with senior personnel, group managers and other responsible persons, when designing and drawing of equipment to enable the accurate and repetitive manufacture of equipment. (This is done with the use of 3D design computer software)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT
· Responsible for proper use and care of machines and equipment in the workshop.
· Proper use of material and other stock used in manufacturing of equipment including care and stock control of material in store to ensure that the department can be run properly and be always neat.
DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
· Responsible for keeping accurate time sheets and job cards to enable management to keep track of all costs and time spend on each project to enable the financial officer to produce accurate invoices and to see how much time is spend on each subdivision of work, including admin and maintenance
BE THE CUSTODIAN OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFTEY
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good organisational skills
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Ability to design and manufacture systems
· Technical drawing knowledge and skills
· Advanced hand skills
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent self-management and time keeping skills.
· Ability to work independently
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Self-motivated with excellent self-discipline, drive to succeed.
· Must be neat and proud of work delivered
· Professional behaviour habits with a broad range of clients, show creativity and initiative and original ideas.
· Work well with diverse groups and teams, with excellent communication skills.
Minimum requirements
· Mechanical Engineering or Scientific Instrument Making NQF level 4 (Fitter/Turner/Toolmaker)
· Practical experience as per school curriculum, 60% minimum in all subjects.
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: Mr Thys Taljaard – 018 299 2200
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 04 July 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 July 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.
