Senior Technical Assistant – Durban needed at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants for this position must have a suitable National Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent qualification) or a closely related field.
• Bachelor of Technology or Advanced Diploma in Horticulture will be an added advantage.
• Must possess at least 1+ years of technical/professional experience in the relevant field in a tertiary institution.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in managing students and diverse user departments.
• A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs, and creative development of landscapes and horticultural facilities.
• Hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities and knowledge of horticultural infrastructure and equipment
• Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace etiquette.
• Aptitude to transfer technical knowledge to students
• Improve and engage in professional development activities.
• Good track record or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the department.

Duties include but are not limited to:-

• Reports to the Head of Department
• Provides oversight of the assigned horticulture facilities in the Department.
• Provide technical support to academic staffProvide resources and technical support to students for their practicals and projects.
• Ensures plant growth facilities are well controlled, are maintained in full functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of student’s practicals, tutorials, and lectures.
• Serve as an invigilator for practical assessments and tests as and when required
• To carry out plant decorations and landscaping when required.
• Carry out maintenance of technical equipment, including repair and changing of components.
• Supervision of General Assistants working at the horticulture practical teaching facility.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment and liaise with the University Asset Management Unit.
• Assist with administrative duties and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department