Senior Technician.3.04 TE.09 at University of the Witwatersrand

Minimum Requirements:

• N3 to N6 Technical qualification with three years’ experience
• Previous experience working with technical facility maintenance & support services in a university research & teaching environment will be an advantage
• Basic understanding of biological research equipment, processes & concepts
• Fully computer literate with abilities to effectively use software packages such as Microsoft Office ver10 & 11
• A valid South African driver’s license is essential with a good/excellent driving record

Key Competencies:

• Good housekeeping and reporting practices
• Sound organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills
• Ability to facilitate the work of others
• Good communications skills (E-mail communication & internet search skills)
• Ability to be proactive and plan for contingencies
• Accurate and attention to detail
• High level of Honesty, Integrity, and Reliability
• Good administrative & managerial skills
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Able to multi-task and apply good analytical thinking

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage, coordinate, administer and oversee the maintenance of facilities used by the school such as teaching & research laboratories, insectary, growth facilities including convirons, chillers & chambers, lecture theatres, museum & herbarium etc. as well as development of new and modified structures
• Manage the procurement and maintenance of specialized biological research equipment and instruments
• Develop & maintain good working relationships with academic staff and post graduate students
• Security and storekeeping
• Assist with maintaining Occupational Health and Safety standards in the school’s research and teaching facilities
• Supervise the School’s eco-stores, audio-visual and teaching computing equipment
• Assist with the management of fleet vehicles and growth facilities in the School