Principal Technical Officer in the Department of Geology at Rhodes University

Main Objectives
Responsible for the management and administration of technical services to the Department.  This includes managing the staff and the infrastructure in the thin section laboratory in particular, plus associated laboratories, workshops, undergraduate teaching facilities and the vehicle pool within the department.   Also responsible for monitoring the general infrastructure of the department.
 
The requirements
A relevant B.Degree / Advanced Technical Diploma (NQF level 7) in Geology, Mineralogy, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent, with 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Previous technical experience, preferably in geology, engineering and/or a relevant science field including experience in working in labs and workshops
• Previous general maintenance experience and/or ability
• Previous electronics experience
• Previous supervision experience
• Previous experience working with budgets
• Previous thin section laboratory experience will be an advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence is a requirement for the position.
• Maintaining a valid PDP licence and first aid certificate are conditions of employment for this post, so candidates must be legally eligible to obtain these, commencing during their probation period
• The Institution will be responsible for the costs involved in obtaining the necessary licences and first aid certificate for one attempt. If either or both are failed the 2nd attempt will be for the incumbent’s account.
• Failure to obtain the necessary licences and first aid certificate will mean that the appointment of the incumbent cannot be confirmed and the employment contract will be terminated