Senior Technician (P9) (Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment: Department of Extraction Metallurgy)
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.
Job Description:
The role is responsible for the Management of Mechanical Metallurgy, Non-Destructive Testing and Welding Laboratories according to the relevant procedure on a daily basis. Manage, maintain and repair equipment to ensure effective running of the workshop/laboratory. The preparation and supervision of student practical experiments/laboratory sessions. The provision of support for research projects and activities in the Department of Metallurgy. To ensure that occupational health and safety regulations are followed to minimise risks.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of Physical Metallurgy practicals.
- Prepare metallurgical samples.
- Oversee health and safety in the laboratory.
- Maintain and calibrations of teaching equipment.
- Ordering of laboratory consumables.
- Order laboratory equipment.
- Design and the fabrication of experimental setups.
- Installation and commissioning of research equipment.
- Guide students on research projects execution.
Minimum requirements
- A Diploma/Certification (NQF 6) in Physical Metallurgy or relevant qualification.
- A minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ job-related experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ industrial experience.
- Practical content of the BEng Tech modules.
Recommendations:
- A Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Physical Metallurgy will be an added advantage.
- Worked in a metallurgical Laboratory.
- Having a Masters’ degree would be advantageous.
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good written or verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Analytical thinking.
- Team player.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr. Mandisa Malinda (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 4097
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mr. Mandisa Malinda (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 4097
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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.