Job Description

FAB Lab Officer (P9) Welkom Campus

RESEARCH, INNOVATION & ENGAGEMENT xe2x94x82 Innovation and Technology Transferxe2x94x82 Ref 828

Main purpose of the job

The FabLab Assistant is responsible for helping students and users in daily activities. Main tasks include: helping students and staff to use tools and machines, offer technical support on student and research projects, monitoring safety and appropriate machine use by students, basic setup, maintenance & upgrade of the lab and its machines, participation in projects development of applied research, industrial applications, product design and knowledge transfer.

Main tasks

1. Providing peer training and assistance to FabLab users

2. General administration of FabLab

3. Maintaining FabLab equipment and facilities

4. Assistance with the identification of internal and external projects

Nature of appointment

Permanent Support

Minimum salary scale

(Total Cost to Company)

R 572 311 Per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of xe2x80x9cequal pay for work of equal valuexe2x80x9d. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or

Experience

An M+3 higher education qualification in Engineering or Creative Art.

5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Design and Digital Fabrication tools (Solidworks, Coding, Electronics, Laser Cutter, Milling Machine, 3D printers, etc.)

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

An M+4 qualification in Engineering or Creative Art (e.g. Graphic Design)

Previous experience in managing students & interacting with a team

Craftsmanship knowledge

Ability to take on responsibilities independently but also coordinate a team efficiently

Knowledge in planning and setting up of new business enterprises

Job-Related Enquiries

Mr Fred Matongo * FMatongo@cut.ac.za

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries

Recruitment Office *

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or

https://cut-employee.simplify.hr/

Central University of Technology, Free State