Overview
Head Technician (P8) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology) (Re-advert) Jobs in Gauteng, South Africa at University of Johannesburg
Title: Head Technician (P8) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology) (Re-advert)
Company: University of Johannesburg
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future”.
Job Description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology offers a comprehensive teaching and research environment that encompasses all major facets of Electrical Engineering Technology. To enhance its advanced teaching methodologies and technical support capabilities, the department is seeking applications from candidates with expertise in areas such as Power Engineering and/or Electronics Engineering.
Responsibilities
Post Description for Head Technician position:
- Development and maintenance of all laboratory facilities.
- Planning and supporting of extended laboratory systems in an open lab system.
- Stock control and consumable procurement and labs equipment and components’ inventories.
- Maintenance and calibration of test and measurement instruments.
- Reporting on practical work done.
- Student support in laboratory environment, tutor and demi training.
- Staff management and quality control in the use of labs.
- Safety of equipment and students’ management in the labs.
- Professional approach
- Procurement procedures
Minimum Requirements
- NQF 7 in Engineering: Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Two (2) to Three (3) years’ of job-related experience.
- A proven track record of technical management
Competencies And Behavioural Attributes
- Able to present student, teaching staff and management.
- Reporting and supervisory skills.
- Stock management and control.
- Budget and Expenditure control.
- Maintenance and development of teaching media and laboratories
- Finance/budgeting
- Planning and organisational skills
- Accuracy, detail, and quality checking.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Active Listening Skills
- Planning and organisational skills
Recommendations
- Bilingual and competent communication skill set.
- Registration with ECSA.
- Supportive of academic culture and excellence and research support.
- Good technical attitude, having experience in project work and electronic design.
- Minimum of four years’ experience (in tertiary institution will be advantage)
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 4097
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 4097