Laboratory Technician (contract Ending 31 December 2025) (re Advertisement)

Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description

Laboratory Management, Health and safety management in the laboratories, Laboratory materials and equipment management.
Maintenance and resourcing, Practical demonstration and supervision, Postgraduate student support.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • A National Diploma/ Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • At least two years laboratory experience in a tertiary institution and or industrial experience in Chemical Engineering
  • Good track record in demonstrating and supervising of Chemical Engineering practicals in a tertiary institution
  • Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and developments in the field Chemical Engineering
Recommendations:
Advanced Diploma/ BEng Tech or BTech in Chemical Engineering.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
  • Supervise and demonstrate laboratory practicals on the Chemical Engineering programme
  • Ordering of chemicals, materials and equipment for the laboratories
  • Supervise and mentor student laboratory practical.
  • Organise and manage Chemical Engineering laboratory facilities.
  • Health and safety management of the laboratories
  • Support postgraduate students and supervisors in their research
  • Assist with departmental administration.
Competencies
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken)
  • Computer literacy e.g., Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sound Interpersonal Skills
  • Good Planning and organisational Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • To be able to cope under pressure.
  • Confidentiality
  • Integrity & Honesty
General Information
Closing Date: 01 August 2025
Enquiries: Ms Yandiswa Vuwani @vuwaniy@cput.ac.za - Human Capital Department
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SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE
LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR
APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1473203
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned