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

 

WORKSHOP ASSISTANT (CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)

(PEROMNES GRADE 14)

FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2025

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

 

 REFERENCE NO.: SENGGA10/2025

The incumbent will provide general assistance to the staff and students within the School. S/he will be responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness in the Mechanical workshop and Laboratories. The incumbent will assist the Workshop Technicians concerning the Maintenance of Equipment, Manufacturing of projects, and preparation of practicals. S/he must be familiar with and adhere to all Health and Safety requirements.

 

The incumbent will 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 - Chemical Engineering.

Minimum Requirements:

·        Matric / NTC 3

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

-    Experience in a workshop or similar environment working with hand tools

-    Experience in Basic Welding & Fabrication

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’s 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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