Lab Assistant at Vaal University of Technology

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Assist in conducting Civil Engineering practicals
• Keep the laboratory equipment/apparatus/tools and any other such gadgets that may always be entrusted under his/her care in good and safe working conditions/order
• Assist the Laboratory Technician responsible for the practicals in managing the practical component of the subject
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Participate in departmental or faculty research activities
• Take part in other departmental ad hoc duties

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualification

• AdvDip/PGD/BEng Tech Honours/ BEng Honours in Civil Engineering

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant (teaching, industrial or practice) experience

Skills:

• Engineering competence
• Quality control/ Maintenance procedures
• Management skills
• Professional judgement demonstrated in workplace application
• A high level of discipline, professional expertise, and proven research skills is required.
• Excellent communication (report-writing and verbal) skills
• Computer literacy (MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, ITS)
• Good interpersonal skills (Collegiality, team player and time management)
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 August 2025