Head Technician (P8) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Mechanical Engineering Science)
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
- Sound ability to communicate with students, and staff – as well as in the teaching and learning environment
- Reporting, machining, laboratory safety management
- Support to all departmental stakeholders with technical services
- Maintenance, and calibration of equipment in laboratories
- Be diligent and dynamic team player, liaising with other technical support teams regarding laboratory activity planning
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), with 2 to 5 years’ job-related experience
- Registration with relevant training bodies as assessor or red seal welder is an added advantage
- Extensive knowledge on mechanical equipment operation such as Milling, lathe, Electro Discharge Machining, bandsaw and guillotine, etc
- Experience on welding process will be an added advantage
- A proven track record of technical ability, and trouble shooting in a laboratory environment
- Evidence of operating machining equipment
- Industrial / laboratory experience in machining environment with drawing interpretation would be advantageous
- Supportive of academic culture, excellence, and research support
- Good technical aptitude, having experience in project work and team work.
- Willingness to pursue further studies, and to register with relevant professional councils - Engineering Council of South Africa
- Forklift training experience would be an added advantage
- Sound ability to communicate with students, and staff – as well as in the teaching and learning environment
- Reporting, and attention to details
- Stock management, and control
- Maintenance, and calibration of equipment in laboratories
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.
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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.
