Technologist (Mechanical Technology)New!

• Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities.
• Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities.
• Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software.
• Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources.
• Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research.
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities.
• Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent.
• Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable).

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications.