The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment
Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution.
Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups in accordance
with our Employment Equity Plan.
COLLEGE
OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
ASSISTANT
TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
PEROMNES
GRADE 12
FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT till DECEMBER 2024
UKULINGA FARM
SCHOOL
OF ENGINEERING PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS
REF NO:SENGAT02 /2024
The incumbent of this post will provide support to
technicians and academics in assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students
with their practicals and projects. This involves designing and manufacturing
components utilizing various mechanical workshop equipment. S/he must have the
ability to operate agricultural tractors, assist with student transportation,
and perform various field operations as required. S/he will be responsible for
maintaining cleanliness in and around all farm buildings of the school,
ensuring the mechanical workshop is kept clean and organized, and maintaining
all related equipment.
The incumbent with also fulfil any other reasonable duties and
responsibilities as determined by management with regard to the operational
needs of the School.
The incumbent will report to the Principal
Technician.
Minimum Requirements:
·
Matric/NTC3
or Higher qualification.
·
Two
years of relevant experience with agricultural equipment, workshop machinery,
and knowledge of tractor maintenance.
·
A
valid unendorsed driver's Code B licence or higher (to drive motor vehicles and
tractors up to 16000 kg)
Short-listed candidates may
be required to undergo a skills test.
Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as
requests for a job profile, may be directed to Dudley Naidoo, 031-260-1126 or
email naidoodc@ukzn.ac.za
The remuneration will be at the University standard
rates of pay.
The closing date for receipt
of applications is 05 July 2024 2024.
Applicants are required to
complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies
website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms may be sent to
Celen12 @ukzn.c.za
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the subject line.
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