Senior Technician (P9) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Extraction Metallurgy) (Re-advet)
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
- Administration of both postgraduate and undergraduate extractive metallurgy laboratories
- Develop practical manual and Standard operating procedures.
- Play the role of Safety Officer and First aider.
- Prepare and present various practical experiments for undergraduate students.
- Facilitate procurement of equipment and other laboratory consumables
- Chair monthly planning meetings with laboratory staff and support staff.
- Draft procurement budget for equipment and consumables
- Draft the laboratory maintenance plan for the HOD’s approval.
- Maintain various laboratory equipment.
- Use the Blackboard Learning Management System for interactive online tuition.
- Keep all material and equipment in good working order and report faulty equipment.
- Control and maintain equipment and stock in the laboratories and storerooms through regular stock takes to ensure sufficient supply of consumables.
- Write equipment specifications for purchasing and follow-up on order forms for equipment.
- Always ensure the health and safety of students in the laboratories.
- Be able to engage in intra / inter-departmental research endeavours.
- Perform any related administrative functions to support teaching, learning, research, and community engagement in accordance with UJ and Faculty objectives and requirements.
Minimum requirements
- Masters in Chemistry / Extractive Metallurgy
- Minimum 3 years industrial laboratory experience
- Advanced knowledge in inorganic chemistry
- Competency in coal processing, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy
- Competent in operating ICP-OES, AAS, SEM-EDS, XRF and XRD
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of sample preparation, method development and validation for ICP-OES, AAS, SEM-EDS, XRF and XRD
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or any other SAQA recognised body or council.
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.
