Senior Laboratory Technician - (Internal Applicants only) - (7358)Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technician - (Internal Applicants only)Faculty: Engineering and the Built EnvironmentDepartment: Chemical EngineeringCampus/Location: Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyJob 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: Laboratory Management, health and safety management in the laboratories, laboratory materials and equipment management, maintenance and resourcing, practical demonstration and supervision, postgraduate student support.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:A BTech/ AdvDiploma/ Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering.Minimum of 5 years relevant industrial and/or tertiary education experience in Chemical Engineering.Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and developments in the field of Chemical Engineering.Recommendation:Masters qualification in Chemical Engineering will be an added advantage.Experience in demonstrating and supervision of Chemical Engineering practicals and projects in a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:Supervise and demonstrate laboratory practicals and research projects.Order chemicals, materials, and equipment for the laboratories.Supervise students' laboratory practicals and undergraduate projects.Organise and manage Chemical Engineering laboratory facilities.Health and safety management of the laboratories.Support postgraduate students and supervisors in their research.Assist with departmental administration.Manage laboratory budget.Proficient in English (written and spoken).Good organizational and time management skills.Ability to work in a changing environment.Ability to work independently.Stress tolerant.Technical skills.Safety awareness.General Information:Closing Date: 20 September 2024Please 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. 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.Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology. We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province. We are also the largest university in the province.
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