Technical Assistant II (P12) Information & Communications Systems: Audio Visual Unit) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Support and Maintenance
  • Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
  • Facilitate and operate audio and video equipment for classes, events and seminars
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve AV system problems in lecture venues.
  • Perform and facilitate minor AV installations in lecture venues
  • Ensure reliable and functional AV systems and equipment in all venues
• Conduct General Administration
  • Ensure the safekeeping of AV equipment in venues
  • Maintain an asset register in the respective lecture venues on campus
  • Perform any task as delegated within the AVS sub-unit
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Attending tradeshows and AV industry training

Minimum requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• Audio Visual Design/Installation certificate(s), preferably Inform Comm AV Essential, AVIXA AV Essentials, SACIA, Extron, Crestron, Kramer certifications
• Any other AV systems maintenance qualification will be considered
• At least two years of experience in AV Support in the Higher Education environment
• At least two years of experience in a similar environment
• Valid Driver’s license

Competencies & Behavioural Attributes:

• Interpersonal skill: (Communication skills, people skills etc.)
• Analytical Skills
• Customer focus skills
• Ability to supervise people and issue instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision using tried and tested AV design, installation, fault finding and repair techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficient to people on various levels.
• Must be physically able to handle equipment and work on ladders and on heights above 2 meters.

Recommendations:

• Electronics Certificate
• Inform Comm: AV Essential GEN 111-112 (CTS Prep)
• Crestron: Systems D, Control Systems Programming (Crestron Toolbox)
• Any other AV systems maintenance qualification will be considered