The
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of
Employment
Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be
given
to
applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
COLLEGE
OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1 POST)
(Three MONTHS FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CENTRE FOR POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS
WESTVILLE CAMPUS
REFERENCE
NO.: HVDC01/11/2025
Description of the advert
Minimum Requirements:
·
Efficient in working in a High Voltage
Direct Current laboratory.
·
Have a master’s in electrical
engineering, with a focus on HVDC systems.
·
Must be available to work from the 01st
of December till the 28th of February 2026.
Applicants are required to submit the
following documents in a single PDF document to
mogashoab@ukzn.ac.za
(i) A cover letter highlighting their experience
in meeting each of the minimum requirements
listed above.
(ii) A detailed CV.
(iii) contact details for three referees.
(iv) A certified copy of the applicant's MSc degree
certificate.
Enquiries and details
regarding the post may be directed to mogashoab@ukzn.ac.za
Remuneration will be at the University
standard rates of pay.
The closing date for receipt of
applications is 27 November 2025.
Late applications
will not be considered. Communication will be limited to successful candidates.
Should you not receive a reply or update by the 27th of November
2025, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
The University reserves the right not
to make an appointment to this advertisement.
Kindly note that the
University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process
any
Personal Information (as
defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by
candidates when applying for
positions at the University. The University will endeavour to ensure
that the appropriate security
measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paperbased
formats that are used for
processing of the personal information recorded through this
recruitment and selection
process. We refer you to the University's relevant Section 18 notice at
http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Libraries/GeneralDocuments/Section18Notice-
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