Senior Laboratory Assistant (P002945) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance

• Maintenance and repairs on all machinery in the Mechanical, Civil and Electrical workshops.

Occupational health and safety

• Make sure that all workshops adhere to OHS regulations.

Preparing material

• Prepare material for practicals in the Mechanical, Civil and Electrical workshops.

Practicals

• Assist lecturers with Mechanical, Civil and Electrical practicals when more than 15 students are present.

Stocktaking

• Stocktaking in the Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Engineering Graphics and Design workshops

Purchase orders

• Assist lecturers with obtaining quotations.

Additional tasks

• As indicated by the subject group leader.

Minimum requirements

• A diploma (NQF level 6) in Engineering (Millwright / Boilermaker) with 18 months of practical experience in a relevant workshop.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a workshop.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Accreditation with MERSETA / DHET
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a qualified artisan.
• Red Seal endorsement (NQF level 5).