Technician - Durban at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Technology or equivalent (NQF level 7) qualification in engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in electronic and/or computer engineering.
• Experience in general electronic and/or computer engineering and computer hardware/software maintenance as well as working knowledge of software such as Python, MATLAB and/or Embedded C Programming.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience.

Additional Recommendations:

• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of general electronic engineering laboratory equipment.

Summary of Duties:

• To coordinate and implement the effective operation, administration and maintenance of designated laboratories in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
• To support academic staff in the running of student practical sessions.
• Must be competent in the repair of basic electronic test and computer equipment.
• Must be able to maintain software and hardware on a small computer network running high-level software applications.
• Must have good communication skills – written/verbal/presentation in English.
• Must be able to work independently and achieve results on time.
• Must be able to plan and schedule work efforts including management of resources and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be aware of, plan and implement safety measures within a laboratory environment.
• Place orders for new equipment and maintain an accurate asset register.