Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelors-Degree or equivalent Technical Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related
• At least 3 years technical experience / professional /

Additional Recommendations:

• Artisan / Machinist experience with CNC machines 
• Primary qualifications accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa
• Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace
• Strong interpersonal skills in managing students of diversity and working with a diverse pool of staff.
• A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs, and creative development of the laboratory.
• Aptitude to learn engineering application software, and improve and engage in professional development activities.
• Good track record or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the

Duties:

• Operation of Departments CNC Equipment / Machines and supporting students’ training

and practicals on the same.

• The successful candidate would be required to serve at all levels in the qualifications offered in the Department in the designated
• The successful candidate is required to serve both undergrad and post-graduate students and be actively involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities in the
• Assist with administrative duties such as venue set-up for seminars, lectures, and practicals and actively involved in the development of our laboratories, with state-of-the-art facilities, and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative.
• Serves under the guidance of the Senior Technician or assigned supervisor to discharge assigned duties including providing oversight of the assigned laboratory facilities in the

Duties

• Ensures laboratories under management control, are maintained in a fully functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of students’ practicals and projects.
• Assists academic staff in regularly assessing student’s performance through practical
• Provide resources and technical support to students for their practicals and
• Serve as Invigilator for examinations and Tests under the Chief
• Carry our maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of
• Maintain an Inventory of all laboratory equipment and control the issuing of equipment and consumable stock usage, while updating the stock registry of consumables and
• Undertake fault-finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools.
• Monitor consumable and equipment stock and coordinate the purchase of consumable and capital items,
• Other such duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technician, Head of Department, or Representative as delegate