Job Description

Technician

Minimum requirements

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A Bachelor's or equivalent Technical Qualification in Industrial Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related At least 3 years of technical/professional experience.

Additional requirements

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Artisan / Machinist experience with Hydraulic machines / Lathe machine/ Automated Factory Programmable Manufacturing cell/ equipment. Primary qualifications are accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa. Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace Strong interpersonal skills in managing students of diversity and working with a diverse pool of staff. A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs, and creative development of the laboratory. Aptitude to learn engineering application software, improve, and engage in professional development activities. Good track record or relevant experience, and desire to advance technical development in the department.

Duties:

Operation of Departments: Hydraulic machines / Lathe machine/ Automated Factory Programmable Manufacturing cell/ Machines and supporting students' training and practical activities on the same. The successful candidate would be required to serve at all levels in the qualifications offered in the Department in the designated The successful candidate is required to serve both undergrad and post-graduate students and is actively involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities in the department. Assist with administrative duties such as venue set-up for seminars, lectures, activities and actively involved in the development of our laboratories, with state-of-the-art facilities and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative. Serves under the guidance of the Senior Technician or assigned supervisor to discharge assigned duties, including providing oversight of the assigned laboratory facilities in the Ensures that laboratories under management control are maintained in a fully functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of students' practical activities and projects. Assists academic staff in regularly assessing students' performance through practical assessments Provide resources and technical support to students for their practical activities and projects. Serve as an Invigilator for examinations and Tests under the Chief Invigilator. Carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of components. Maintain an Inventory of all laboratory equipment and control the issuing of equipment and consumable stock usage, while updating the stock registry of consumables and equipment. Undertake fault-finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools. Monitor consumables and equipment stock, and coordinate the purchase of both consumables and capital items. Other such duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technician, Head of Department, or Representative, as delegated.

Direct queries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form, obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and copies of your

qualifications.

Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered * The university reserves the right not to appoint.