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
SENIOR TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
PEROMNES GRADE 9
ONE YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF
NO: ENGST03/2023
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 machineries 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 will report to the Principal Technician.
·
Matric
plus NTC4 and a relevant recognized Trade qualification in one of the following
areas of expertise: (Fitting and Turning; Tool making or Millwright).
·
Five
(5) 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 to assess:
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 28
March 2023.
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
Nondumiso Cele - celen12@ukzn.ac.za
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