UJ Vacancies 2023 – Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate scheduled experiments for students at responsible labs (facilitate the technical preparation of laboratory according to the relevant procedures on a daily basis)
• Oversee health and safety in laboratory and workshop facilities (perform duties of SHE representative as required)
• Ensure that the required materials, equipment and/or chemicals are ready for use for effective time management (stock control of the laboratories via spreadsheet (Excel) as well as record and maintain clear retrievable records, lab reports and timesheets of all work performed)
  Supervise and oversee students while doing their practicals (ensure orderliness and precision of specialised equipment for effective running of the laboratory)
• Set up laboratory equipment needed for the experiment and make sure the tools and equipment’s are clean and fully functional (ensure the equipment for lab practicals in each upcoming Term is operational and serviced timeously)
• Consistently support undergraduates, postgraduates and staff with the use of equipment’s in the laboratory (liaise with the respective project supervisors in the Department; liaise with Departmental research project co-ordinator as well as train new staff members on the use of the lab equipment and tools)
• Ensure security measures are in place for consumables and equipment within the facilities for a clean and safe working area
• Ensure that all software on applicable equipment in the Chemical Engineering facilities are updated yearly (organise training for students as applicable)
• Support the lecturers in the efficient running of the laboratory sessions, related to the technical aspects required (liaise with the lecturers to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory sessions, related to the technical aspects required)
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Department in terms of laboratory utilisation (attend Operational Forum (if Head: Technician unavailable); attend Occupational Health and Safety Meetings (adhoc basis)
• Manage, maintain and repair the equipment to ensure effective and efficient operations (maintain and repair the equipment to ensure effective and efficient use to minimise and manage the downtime)
• Zero tolerance for health and safety issues in accordance to the OHS Act (adhere to OHS Act requirements in the laboratories)

Job Requirements:

• Organisational skills in academic administration and student management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Excellent Computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Good listening skills
• Good project, people and time management
• Good problem-solving, technical, precision and numerical skills
• Reliability and integrity
• Attention to detail
• A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment
• Proficient in English as well as preferably communicate in another official South African language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (e.g. technical report writing)
• Practice patience
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent follow-through abilities

Qualification & Experience:

Job Details:

Company: University of Johannesburg

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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