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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

SENIOR TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)

 PEROMNES GRADE 9 

FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT till DECEMBER 2025

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REF NO.:SENGST07/2025

This technical support role involves designing, manufacturing, and constructing equipment and apparatuses for Undergraduate students, Postgraduate students, and Academic staff. The position requires proficiency in producing complex components using various workshop machinery such as Lathes, Milling Machines, sheet metal equipment, welding equipment, and various hand tools. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for minor maintenance of workshop equipment and using workshop machinery and various hand tools with the ability to cut threads and work to fine tolerances on a lathe. 

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. S/he must have knowledge of 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 NTC4 and a three (3) year relevant recognized Trade qualification in one of the following areas of expertise: (Fitting and Turning; Tool making or Millwright), or a three (3) year relevant qualification.

•        Four (4) years Trade/Artisan experience of which two (2) years must be in 2 types of welding, and two (2) years in programming and operating CNC machinery such as CNC Lathes, and CNC Milling machines.

•        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 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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