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COLLEGEOFAGRICULTURE,ENGINEERINGANDSCIENCE 

SENIOR TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)

(PEROMNESGRADE 9)

 FIXED-TERMAPPOINTMENT ENDING 31 DECEMBER

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

DISCIPLINE: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

     HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REFNO: SENGST05/2026

This technical support role involves designing, manufacturing, and constructing equipment and apparatus for undergraduate and postgraduate students and academic staff. The incumbent should be proficient in using various workshop machinery such as Lathes, Milling Machines, woodworking machines, sheet metal equipment, welding equipment, and various hand tools. Additionally, s/he will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and calibrating equipment in the workshop and laboratories.

Furthermore, s/he will provide expertise and advice to both staff and students, including recommending appropriate materials for project manufacturing and assisting with sourcing quotations. In addition, knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is crucial for the incumbent. Good Computer skills are necessary for the successful execution of the role.

The incumbent will report to the Principal Technician in Chemical Engineering.

Minimum Requirements:

• MatricplusNTC4andarelevantrecognizedTradequalificationinoneofthefollowing areas of expertise: (Fitting and Turning; Tool making or Millwright).
• 6yearsofTrade/Artisan experience
• Avalidunendorseddriver’s license.

Short-listedcandidateswillberequiredtoundergoaskillstestto assess:

• General technical skills and proven practical and technical work experience in a workshopenvironmentusingworkshopmachineryandvarioushandtools,withtheability to cut threads and work to fine tolerances on a lathe
• Metalfabricationexperienceusingmorethanonetypeof Welding

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 in accordance with the University's standard rates of pay.

 The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 July 2026

Applicantsarerequiredtocompletetherelevantapplicationformwhichisavailableonthe Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.zaCompleted forms may be sent to deanofengineering@ukzn.ac.za

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