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.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND
SCIENCE
TECHNICIAN (ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER
ENGINEERING)
(PEROMNES GRADE 10)
FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT till DECEMBER
2025
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF NO.: SENGT05/2025
The incumbent will
provide technical support to the School by maintaining electronic/computer
instruments and repairing failed electronic/computer laboratory equipment in
service. S/he must have a good working knowledge of analog electronics and
components associated with the development of analog circuitry. The incumbent
should also have a good working knowledge of communication equipment. S/he will
be responsible for the preparation, sourcing, cataloging, and maintenance of
material, components, and equipment for practical classes, undergraduate,
postgraduate, and research projects. S/he will provide technical expertise and
advice to Staff and Students, and recommend appropriate materials and equipment
for project manufacturing. Assist with sourcing quotations for these materials
and equipment. Knowledge of programming microcontrollers will be an added
advantage. The incumbent must be
familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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 plus NTC3/Higher with a relevant
Trade Test or a relevant three-year qualification
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in MS Office.
•
A valid unendorsed
driver’s license.
Short-listed candidates will 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’s standard rates of pay.
The closing date for receipt of
applications is 13 June 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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