Technical Division Manager at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Responsibilities:

• Technical management, design, and repairs of accelerator control electronics
• Development of relevant software.
• Maintenance of all electronics sub-systems within laboratory.
• Design, develop and implement new electronics equipment required by users of the laboratory.
• Transfer skills and mentor junior members of division.
• Operational philosophies and software specifications for all accelerator related facilities.
• Decision making and supervision of division’s tasks, through managing all responsible staff members. Allocation of division’s resources to meet user needs.
• Ensuring that all / any audit findings highlighted in the department are addressed / resolved and any deviations from policies and procedures to be clearly documented.
• Ensuring that all expenditure is within the approved planned budget and in line with the purpose of the division.
• Ensuring optimal usage, maintenance and care of organisational assets and improve value for money / return on investment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Sc / B.Eng / B.Tech (Electronic Engineering) or equivalent degree.
• 10 years’ experience in electronics, software design, development, and maintenance.
• At least 3 years leadership experience in a technical environment at junior management level
• Experience in both analogue and digital electronics design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in laboratory instrumentation and control systems.
• Some experience in software development.