General Assistant II: Workshop (P14) (Faculty of Art Design & Architecture: Department of Industrial Design) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
The Department of Industrial Design is the oldest and most respected Industrial Design programme on the African continent. Research focus areas are design research, innovation, appropriate technology, design for sustainability, design education, gender in design, and medical device design.
Responsibilities:
To provide general assistance to the Department of Industrial Design on technical, administrative and other tasks.
Resource Control:
- Preparation and maintenance of industrial and small workshop equipment.
- General stock control in terms of ordering and storage of stock according to Health and Safety requirements.
- Documenting the issuing of equipment to students and staff.
- Opening and closing of venues.
Service to students:
- Assist students to use machinery.
- Provide students with correct equipment from the tool store.
- Ensuring students adhere to workshop health and safety rules and regulations, providing first aid when needed, and ensuring students participate in workshop cleanliness.
Service to staff:
- Ad hoc activities to support the Workshop Technician to ensure the smooth running of the workshop.
- Preparation of resources for staff.
- Liaison with Cleaners to maintain workshop cleanliness.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
- Three (3) to four (4) years' proven experience in a workshop environment.
- Practical/Technical Assistant background in the maintenance and repair of workshop equipment.
- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to become First Aid qualified).
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- A team player with a passion for student training and staff support.
- A problem solver.
- Ability to organise.
- Precise, resilient.
- Proficient in occupational health and safety requirements.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.