Technical Assistant at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelors-Degree or equivalent Technical Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related.
• 1-year related experience 

Additional Recommendations:

• Primary qualifications accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• 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 of academic progression and/or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the Department.
• Suitably qualified female candidates are hereby encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Operation of Departmental specialized laboratory equipment in the research laboratories including Thermal analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Materials Science Lab.
• The successful candidate would be required to provide support in serving of both the undergrad and post-graduate students with respect to experimental activities for academic / projects / entrepreneurial purposes.
• Actively be involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities for the benefit of DUT community / Industry partners / external stakeholders.
• Ensures laboratories under management control are maintained in full functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of research experiments and/or projects.
• Provide resources and technical support to students for their practical's and serve as Invigilator for examinations and tests under the Chief Invigilator
• Carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of components.
• Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools.