Laboratory Assistant - (Internal Applicants Only) - (7356)

Laboratory Assistant - (Internal Applicants only) - (7356)Job Title: Laboratory Assistant - (Internal Applicants only)Faculty: Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyDepartment: Engineering and the Built Environment -> Civil Engineering & SurveyCampus/Location: Job Type: PermanentOccupational Function: Support / AdminNumber of Positions: 1Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmedAdvert Closing Date: 20/9/2024Job Purpose:To perform general tasks associated with the Civil Engineering and Geomatics laboratories. To assist the relevant academic staff with preparation for practicals and experiments and to ensure that the laboratories are maintained according to the relevant standards, maintain equipment and ensuring that the H&S protocols are observed.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Grade 12At least 1-year experience in a relevant laboratory or industry.Recommendation:A National Diploma/ Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant.Experience in Civil Engineering materials laboratories preferable.Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:Assist with laying out of class material, setting up of equipment and any other general preparations for classes/instructions.Store keepingIssuing of equipment to studentsGeneral minor maintenance and repairs of equipmentPerform general tasks for the workshopsGood health and safety awarenessAbility to work in a changing environment.Good verbal and written communicationStress toleranceTechnical skillsPlanning and organizational skillsTime managementFitness for position as assistantAbility to operate machines and electronic equipmentSafety awarenessGeneral Information:Closing Date: 20 September 2024NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.
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