Technical Assistant needed at Durban University of Technology
Job title : Technical Assistant
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline : 18-May-24
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Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelors-Degree or equivalent Technical Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related.
- 1-year related experience
Additional Recommendations:
- Primary qualifications accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa.
- Good communication, effective people management skills and adherence to workplace etiquette.
- Strong inter-personal 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 laboratory.
- Aptitude to learn engineering application software, improve, and engage in professional development activities.
- Good track record of academic progression and/or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the Department.
- Suitably qualified female candidates are hereby encouraged to apply.
Duties:
- Operation of Departmental specialized laboratory equipment in the research laboratories including Thermal analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Materials Science Lab.
- The successful candidate would be required to provide support in serving of both the undergrad and post-graduate students with respect to experimental activities for academic / projects / entrepreneurial purposes.
- Actively be involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities for the benefit of DUT community / Industry partners / external stakeholders.
- Ensures laboratories under management control are maintained in full functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of research experiments and/or projects.
- Provide resources and technical support to students for their practical’s and serve as Invigilator for examinations and tests under the Chief Invigilator
- Carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of components.
- Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools.
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