Technical Assistant: Civil Engineering (P10) (x 2) at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main purpose of the job

• To provide technical support, and to monitor and maintain laboratories, workshops, equipment, and inventory.

Main tasks

• Maintain laboratories, workshops, equipment, inventory, and storerooms.
• Laboratory work and conducting practicals.
• Marketing and community engagement.
• Health and safety.
• Academic administration. 
• Technical academic support and project management.

Minimum Qualification Knowledge and/or Experience 

• A relevant NQF Level 7 (BTech, AdvDip, BEngTech, or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Candidate Engineering Technician/Technologist supported by proof that an application for
• PrTechniEng/PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) registration with ECSA was submitted and is currently under final review.
• Two (2) years’ relevant experience in Civil Engineering.

Demonstrated knowledge, proficiency, application, and practical experience of:

• Maintenance of laboratories, workshops, equipment, inventory, and storerooms.
• Financial processes and procurement processes: Quotes, requisitions, invoices, and reporting.
• Marketing and liaising with suppliers and industry partners.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and inspections within laboratories.
• Technical academic support, i.e., teaching and learning associated with the practical components of subjects.
• Software applications related to Civil Engineering, e.g., Microsoft Office, AutoDesk (Civil-3D & AutoCAD), Prokon, Geo5, etc.
• SANS Design Codes applicable to Civil Engineering.
• A relevant NQF Level 8 (BEng, BScEng, BEngTech Hons, or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) with ECSA.
• Evidence of progress towards a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 9) if in possession of an NQF Level 8 qualification.
• Evidence of work experience in civil engineering covering all phases of the project life cycle.
• Community engagement services in the profession.

Deadline:28th November,2025