The Sol Plaatje University, which had provisionally been referred to as the University of the Northern Cape, opened in Kimberley, South Africa, in 2014, accommodating a modest initial intake of 135 students. The student complement is expected to increase gradually towards a target of 7 500 students by 2024.
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Responsible for laboratory management, research support and assistance to academics in the Department of Natural Science Teaching in the Faculty of Education.
The incumbent will be responsible for instrument and equipment management in the Department, procurement, technical support, education and training (practicals), health and safety management to all staff, students and visitors in the research laboratory spaces. As a laboratory technician.
Minimum Requirement
BSc Honours Degree NQF 8 in Technology Education (or related field in STEM education);
Two years’ experience related to the operation and management of laboratory work, especially in a tertiary institution.
Computer literate
Driver’s license.
Recommendations
Coordination of practical sessions at the undergraduate level and field experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Liaise with Technology lecturers on maintenance of equipment or
Assume responsibility for the maintenance of equipment
Maintenance of service histories and contracts for all equipment/instruments
Purchasing of equipment and issuing of equipment
Stock control and ordering of consumables
Arrange for specified lab waste disposal and deal with gas rentals related matters
Ensure security checks of the laboratory to ensure equipment is secured/protected
Install and commission minor laboratory equipment
Conduct preparatory work for practicals
Supervise Lab Assistants during setting up for practicals
To be available in the relevant practical session and to instruct students as directed by the Lecturer
Liaise with external stakeholder/s to keep abreast of latest developments and equipment available
Compile or assist in the compilation of manuals
Ensure that health and safety rules and procedures are followed at all times
Assist with the display of health and safety policy and procedures and ensure that they are visible to laboratory users
Participate in safety inspections, fire drills, and any other SHE interventions
Report all forms of hazards in the laboratory
Undertake literature and database searches to increase efficiency in the Laboratory
Assist academics with research projects
Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/learning situation
Keep abreast of developments in professional conduct at SPU
Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments (where appropriate)
Engage in current professional development activities e.g. improve qualifications, ongoing development required by professional body
Develop relevant reports as and when required.
Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
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