Head Technician (P8) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology)
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
Post Description for Head Technician position:
- Development and maintenance of all laboratory facilities.
- Planning and supporting of extended laboratory systems in an open lab system.
- Stock control and consumable procurement and labs equipment and components’ inventories.
- Maintenance and calibration of test and measurement instruments.
- Reporting on practical work done.
- Student support in laboratory environment, tutor and demi training.
- Staff management and quality control in the use of labs.
- Safety of equipment and students’ management in the labs.
- Professional approach
- Procurement procedures
- Finance/budgeting
- Planning and organisational skills
- Accuracy, detail, and quality checking.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Active Listening Skills
- Knowledge of conference calls (international and local)
- Planning and organisational skills
Minimum requirements
- NQF 7 in Engineering: Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Two (2) to Three (3) years' of job-related experience.
- A proven track record of technical management
- Able to present student, teaching staff and management.
- Reporting and supervisory skills.
- Stock management and control.
- Budget and Expenditure control.
- Maintenance and development of teaching media and laboratories
- Bilingual and competent communication skill set.
- Registration with ECSA.
- Supportive of academic culture and excellence and research support.
- Good technical attitude, having experience in project work and electronic design.
- Minimum of four years’ experience (in tertiary institution will be advantage)
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.
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.
