Technician (P10) (Faculty of Science: Department of Physics) (X2 POSTS) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Take responsibility for and oversee the day-to-day operation of specified facilities, liaising with Technical Manager/ HOD, and ensure the safe use of equipment and facilities.
- Contributes critical input and instructions to students' concepts. To give and contribute to students’ formative and summative assessments and subsequently give feedback to students and lecturers as well as course coordinators.
- Contribute to planning, development and delivery of learning activities supporting student learning and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and liaising with Course Leaders and academic staff informally and formally in Course meetings.
- Supervise undergrad and postgrad students, helping to identify and supply appropriate techniques, processes, materials, resources, and equipment to meet learning outcomes, in a Physics laboratory setting.
- Provide formal or informal sessions to students that may include one or more demonstrations, instructions with a process/technique, and coaching with the development and proficiency of skills and techniques
- Ensure and maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety procedures, maintenance, and repairs of equipment.
- Contribute and collaborate with technical team members as required to ensure the key priorities and levels of service are met successfully.
- Undertake continuous personal and professional development and support it for any staff through effective use of the University’s policies and procedures.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Qualification (Degree/Diploma) NQF 6 with vast understanding of Physics Labs and Environment.
- A minimum of three to five years of experience in Experimental Physics
- Mechanical and electronic knowledge as well as basic repair of laboratory equipment.
- Basic use of power tools and equipment
- Ensure and maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety procedures, maintenance, and repairs of equipment.
- Contribute and collaborate with technical team members as required to ensure the key priorities and levels of service are met successfully.
- Ability to communicate well with everyone, students and other colleagues.
- Previous experience in Higher Education institution
- Valid driver’s licence.
- First Aid Training Course
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
