Head Technician (P8) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology offers a comprehensive teaching and research environment that encompasses all major facets of Electrical Engineering Technology. To enhance its advanced teaching methodologies and technical support capabilities, the department is seeking applications from candidates with expertise in areas such as Power Engineering and/or Electronics Engineering.

Responsibilities:

Post Description for Head Technician position:

• Development and maintenance of all laboratory facilities.
• Planning and supporting of extended laboratory systems in an open lab system.
• Stock control and consumable procurement and labs equipment and components’ inventories.
• Maintenance and calibration of test and measurement instruments.
• Reporting on practical work done.
• Student support in laboratory environment, tutor and demi training.
• Staff management and quality control in the use of labs.
• Safety of equipment and students’ management in the labs.
• Professional approach
• Procurement procedures
• Finance/budgeting
• Planning and organisational skills
• Accuracy, detail, and quality checking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Active Listening Skills
• Knowledge of conference calls (international and local)
• Planning and organisational skills

Minimum requirements

• NQF 7 in Engineering: Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years' of job-related experience.
• A proven track record of technical management

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Able to present student, teaching staff and management.
• Reporting and supervisory skills.
• Stock management and control.
• Budget and Expenditure control.
• Maintenance and development of teaching media and laboratories

Recommendations:

• Bilingual and competent communication skill set.
• Registration with ECSA.
• Supportive of academic culture and excellence and research support.
• Good technical attitude, having experience in project work and electronic design.
• Minimum of four years’ experience (in tertiary institution will be advantage)

Apply by: 23 May 2025