Senior Technical Officer (Grade 10) at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To ensure that the departmental furniture, research equipment, vehicles and boats are kept in good working order; to manufacture custom equipment for special purposes, in order to ensure the smooth running of all departmental teaching and research endeavours and to manage building facilities, in order to ensure that basic services (water, electricity, air, gas, etc.) are maintained.

The Requirements

• Grade 12 or a National Certificate N4/N5/N6, preferably in Building Science, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, Relevant trade test, plus approximately 3 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:
• At least 1 year’s supervision experience or be in possession of a supervision certificate.
• Previous experience in a workshop where welding, fitting and turning were part of the key responsibilities.
• Previous experience and or proven ability in technical design will be an advantage.
• Previous experience and/or proven ability in vehicle maintenance.
• Previous experience and/or proven ability in electronics.
• Previous experience in health and safety will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in woodwork.
• Must be in possession of a valid code 08 driver’s license for at least a minimum of two years.

Application Process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.