Job Description

Inspire Innovation. Drive Sustainability. Shape the Future.
The Department of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness is a vibrant centre of academic excellence and innovation, where cutting-edge research is applied to real-world agricultural challenges. We are dedicated to delivering practical, field-relevant education that equips students for success in the evolving landscape of agriculture and agribusiness. We are seeking a Laboratory Technician: Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness to support our teaching, research, and field-based activities. If you are enthusiastic about laboratory work, field assessments, and contributing to impactful academic programmes, we invite you to apply and become part of our forward-thinking team.
Key Performance Areas
Design, develop, and produce learning and teaching laboratory materials and implement them across a range of agricultural science courses. Execute and assist with field work activities, which includes organising excursions for agricultural sciences and agribusiness courses; invigilate practical/ examination sessions; set, mark, and evaluate students' laboratory exercises and reports; Sample collection and preparation, laboratory testing and analysis, data recording and reporting, equipment maintenance, quality control and safety, support for research and teaching; and carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by superiors.
Job Requirements
A Bachelor (Honours) degree (NQF Level 8) in Agricultural Sciences or a related qualification with at least two (2) years of relevant post-qualification experience. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Working experience in a laboratory and a relevant Master's degree will be an advantage.
Employment Equity Statement
NUST, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals, especially women and persons with disabilities, to apply.
Important Notes
By applying, applicants confirm they have no prior employment-related disciplinary records or integrity concerns that would reasonably affect their candidacy. All applicants consent to comprehensive background checks, including verification of qualifications, published works, disciplinary and criminal records. Applicants are required to submit a list of referees who can attest to their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role. The University reserves the right to seek references beyond those listed, and this will be done with discretion.
All qualifications must be certified by the Police within the last three (3) months, and all foreign qualifications must be validated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). The normal retirement age is 65. Only applications submitted via the Direct-Hire system will be considered. Internal staff members must have successfully completed their probationary period to be eligible for consideration for any vacant position.
CLOSING DATE: 08 August 2025
For Inquiries:
Ms Esther Sebastian
Human Capital Business Partner
Tel: 061-2072381/ Email: esebastian@nust.na