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Laboratory Technician (P003260) (Re-Advertisement) Jobs in Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa at North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Title: Laboratory Technician (P003260) (Re-Advertisement)
Company: North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Location: Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Laboratory Work
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About Our Company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING POSITION NUMBER: P003260 VACANCY: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PEROMNES GRADE: P11 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 31 – MONTHS FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The position is needed to perform laboratory work and chemical analysis for external short-term contracts within the Ecoficient Consultants and Services (ECS) group of the CoE in Carbon-based fuels. Funding of the position is solely from external projects.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory work
Preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and performing experimental work of external projects.
Development of techniques
Literature searches and own development of techniques to do specific analysis and interpretation of the results.
Attendance of meetings
Preparing and providing feedback at the weekly feedback meeting.
Reports
Assist with compiling reports for external projects.
Minimum Requirements
A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry – MSc or MEng.
A minimum of two (2) years’ coal and biomass analyses (Modified Fisher Assay and high-pressure reactor systems at NWU) experience in running experiments on reactor driven equipment; interpret results; develop new or better methods.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in handling of solid waste samples – crushing, milling, and blending.
Key Functional/Technical Competencies
Skills to operate and interpret results using the following equipment and methods: Modified Fisher-Assay set-up; compression strength.
Report writing skills
Oral presentation skills.
Key Behavioural Competencies
Interpersonal skills.
Effective time management.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Prof. Hein Neomagus on [email protected]
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE:
02 June 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:
As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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