Technical Assistant II (P12) (Information & Communication Systems Division: Audio Visual Unit) (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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Setup and operate audio visual equipment for university events.
- Setup video equipment that enable streaming where applicable.
- Assist in sourcing support events services for major UJ events
- Troubleshoot and resolve AV system problems during events.
- Adhere to the Incident and Service Request processes.
- Adhere to the SLA for Incidents and Service Requests.
- Assist in the identification of event equipment that require upgrades
- Ensure proper functionality and physical safety of the equipment temporarily and permanently deployed in venues
- Collaborate with ICS teams to efficiently and effectively fulfil events requests.
- Ensure safety of AV store rooms and equipment therein by controlling access to the store rooms, recording and uploading inventory registers.
- To provide technical support to specialised production and facilities companies during events when necessary.
- Operate audio visual equipment with the aim of provisioning high quality standard events services.
- Video/audio conference setup and support. Best efforts should be made to ensure all sites are connected on time and receiving/transmitting good audio/video.
- Ensure the safekeeping of AV equipment in events venues.
- To maintain records of equipment usage (when applicable), to make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment when necessary.
- Proactive maintenance/reporting to ensure all AV equipment is always of the highest standard and functioning correctly.
- Conduct Venue and AV Equipment Audits (weekly, monthly, and quarterly and event readiness).
- Perform any task as delegated within the AVS sub-unit
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Attending tradeshows and AV industry training
Minimum requirements
- Matric/Grade 12
- Audio Visual Design/Installation certificate(s), preferably Inform Comm AV Essential, AVIXA AV Essentials, SACIA, Extron, Crestron, Kramer certifications.
- AV/Event Management certificate (i.e., audio/visual/lighting/theatre production)
- At least two years of experience in Event Support
- At least two years of experience in a similar environment
- 1 year sound technician experience including setting up and running analogue or digital sound-desks.
- Valid Driver’s license
- Interpersonal skill: (Communication skills, people skills etc.)
- Analytical Skills
- Customer focus skills
- Ability to supervise people and issue instructions.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to provide Audiovisual Events support
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficient to people on various levels.
- Must be physically able to handle equipment and work on ladders and on heights above 2 meters.
- Electronics Certificate
- Inform Comm: AV Essential GEN 111-112 (CTS Prep)
- Crestron: Systems D, Control Systems Programming (Crestron Tool box)
- Any other AV systems maintenance qualification will be considered.
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.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
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.
