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

 

GENERAL ASSISTANT (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

(PEROMNES GRADE 14)

FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2025

       SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

 

REFERENCE NO.: SENGGA09 /2025

 

The incumbent will provide general support to the technical team. S/he will also be responsible for the general housekeeping and cleanliness in the Mechanical workshop and Laboratories. The incumbent will assist the Technicians concerning the cleaning of Equipment, manufacturing of Undergraduate and Postgraduate projects, and the preparation of laboratory practicals. In some instances, heavy manual labour is involved. The incumbent must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, ensuring that Health and Safety requirements are always followed. S/he will also fulfil any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as determined by management concerning the operational needs of the School.

 

  The incumbent will report to the Principal Technician - Civil Engineering.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·        Matric / NTC 3

·        One (1) year of relevant work experience, which must include:

-       Basic construction

-       Working in a lab/workshop or similar research environment

 

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Dudley Naidoo, (031) 2601126 or email naidoodc@ukzn.ac.za

 

 

The remuneration will be in accordance with the University standard rates of pay

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 05 September 2025

 

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 deanofengineering@ukzn.ac.za

 

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