Fitter and Turner - Faculty of Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Involved with the building of new apparatus and equipment as well as upgrading and modification of existing apparatus in cooperation with undergraduate and postgraduate students for their respective experimental projects;
• Building, upgrading and modifying  apparatus for undergraduate practicals;
• Maintaining and servicing departmental infrastructure and equipment in the laboratories and workshop;
• Turning and machining, fitting, pipe installations, welding and sheet metal work;
• Providing support to technical and workshop staff;
• Being a p of the Department's occupational health and safety team;
• Performing other technical tasks and providing assistance that may sometimes be required by management, within reason and in accordance with the skills of the specific post level.

Job Requirements   

• Matric and an appropriate N3 qualification or higher;
• Artisan with appropriate qualifications for executing duties listed above;
• Proven competence as an artisan, with at least three years' recent practical experience relevant to the duties described above;
• General technical skills and proven previous practical and technical work experience in a workshop environment;
• The ability to interpret relevant design drawings;
• The ability to handle physically demanding work;
• Effective planning, prioritising and time management skills;
• The ability and willingness to acquire new skills and undergo further training;
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team, and to correctly interpret and execute assign­ments;
• Organised with good interpersonal relationships;
• A valid driver's licence;
• Proven verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.