Senior Technical Assistant at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements

• N4 Occupational Certificate aligned to Mechanical Engineering (E.g. Fitter and Turner/CNC Turning Machinist/Engineering Fabrication) or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship completed in a recognized mechanical trade.
• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience with workshop equipment and processes such as lathes and fitting/turning.

Additional Recommendations

• Artisan / Machinist experience with CNC machines/equipment (advantageous).
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software (advantageous).
• Good communication, effective people management skills and adherence to workplace etiquette.
• Strong inter-personal skills in managing students of diversity and working with a diverse pool of staff.
• A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs and creative development of laboratory.
• Aptitude to learn engineering application software, improve and engage in professional development activities.
• Good track record or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the Department.

Duties

• Operation of Departments CNC Equipment / Machines and supporting students’ training practical’s on the same.
• The successful candidate would be required to serve at all levels in the qualifications offered in the Department in the designated capacity.
• The successful candidate is required to serve both undergrad and post- graduate students, and actively involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities in the Department.
• Assist with administrative duties such as venue set-up for seminars, lectures, practicals and actively involved in the development of our laboratories, with state-of-the-art facilities and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative.
• Serves under the guidance of the Senior Technician or assigned supervisor to discharge assigned duties including providing oversight of the assigned laboratory facilities in the Department.
• Ensures laboratories under management control, are maintained in full functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of students practicals and projects.
• Assists academic staff in regularly assessing student's performance through practical assessment.
• Provide resources and technical support to students for their practical and projects.
• Serve as Invigilator for examinations and Tests under the Chief Invigilator.
• Carry our maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of components.
• Maintain an Inventory of all laboratory equipment and control the issuing of equipment and consumable stock usage, while updating stock registry of consumables and equipment.
• Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools.
• Monitor consumable and equipment stock and coordinate the purchase of consumable and capital items,
• Other such duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technician, Head of Department or Representative as delegated.