Job Description

89 Technical Assistant: Civil Engineering (P10) (2 Positions)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FEBIT) Department of Civil Engineering

Bloemfontein Campus

purpose of the job

To provide technical support, and to monitor and maintain laboratories, workshops, equipment, and inventory.

Main tasks

Maintain laboratories, workshops, equipment, inventory, and storerooms. Laboratory work and conducting practicals. Marketing and community engagement. Health and safety. Academic administration. Technical academic support and project management.

Nature of appointment:

Permanent Support Services

Minimum salary scale:

(Total Cost to Company) R 546 833 per annum


Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of "equal pay for work of equal value". 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

A relevant NQF Level 7 (BTech, AdvDip, BEngTech, or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Registration as a Candidate Engineering Technician/Technologist supported by proof that an application for PrTechniEng/PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) registration with ECSA was submitted and is currently under final review. Two (2) years' relevant experience in Civil Engineering. Demonstrated knowledge, proficiency, application, and practical experience of: + Maintenance of laboratories, workshops, equipment, inventory, and storerooms.
+ Financial processes and procurement processes: Quotes, requisitions, invoices, and reporting.
+ Marketing and liaising with suppliers and industry partners.
+ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and inspections within laboratories.
+ Technical academic support, i.e., teaching and learning associated with the practical components of subjects.
+ Software applications related to Civil Engineering, e.g., Microsoft Office, AutoDesk (Civil-3D & AutoCAD), Prokon, Geo5, etc.
+ SANS Design Codes applicable to Civil Engineering.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

A relevant NQF Level 8 (BEng, BScEng, BEngTech Hons, or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Registration as a PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) with ECSA. Evidence of progress towards a Master's degree in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 9) if in possession of an NQF Level 8 qualification. Evidence of work experience in civil engineering covering all phases of the project life cycle. Community engagement services in the profession.

Job-Related Enquiries:

Prof OJ (Jaco) Gericke (jgericke@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries

: Recruitment Office ( jobs@cut.ac.za)

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

https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 28 November 2025