LABORATORY TECHNICIAN P003141
Listing reference: nwu_001541
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
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.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P003141
VACANCY: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to give assistance to the herbarium and botanical garden regarding data management, public liaison, and maintenance of plant collections.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 TEACHING AND RESERCH SUPPORT
· Taxonomic collections database management
· Database layer security and upkeep
· Herbarium processes administration
· Plant material collection, preparation and storage
· Undergraduate practical support
2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
· Public liaison
· Assistance with school/other groups that visit Botanical Garden
3 ADMINISTRATION
· Booking and venue administration
· Permit applications
· Voucher depositions and accessioning
4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
· OHS as per requirements
5 AD HOC
· Ad hoc tasks as per requirements
Minimum requirements
· BSc Honours in Botany/Biology/Ecology
· 2 years plant knowlegde experience
· 2 years experience in permit applications
· Valid drivers license, with 2 years driving experience
· 2 years experience working with the public
· 2 years laboratory experience
· 1 year experience in database management (BRAHMS) including database layer security and upkeep
· Professional registration with the SACNASP - desirable
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, email, internet) with accurate typing skills
· Excellent working knowledge of the BRAHMS database
· Excellent reading and writing skills in English and Afrikaans
· Able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders
· Good organisational skills
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
· Time management skills
· Pro-active approach, self-starter – be able to self-identify tasks that needs completion
· Prioritizing abilities
· The ability to function effectively under pressure
· The ability to function internally and externally on various levels
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
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 Sarina Claassens – 018 299 2368
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 21 March 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 May 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.