Technician (P10) (Faculty of Science: Department of Biotechnology & Food Technology) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology is established in the Faculty of Science at the Doornfontein Campus of the University of Johannesburg. The department offers vocationally focused undergraduate qualifications as well as postgraduate qualifications up to the doctoral level within the disciplines of Biotechnology and Food Technology. It is focused on training scientists and technologists in Biotechnology and Food Technology for a wide range of industries as well as research in related fields. This post focuses on technical support related to Food Technology discipline.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate

• Must be able to operate and maintain various Food lab equipments.
• Must be able to conduct various tests on food samples to assess their quality, safety, and nutritional content.
• Must be able to conduct practical sessions without supervision.
• Must be able to develop, prepare food samples for analysis by following standardized procedures.
• Must be able to record and analyse test results using computer software or manual methods.
• Must be knowledgeable with food safety procedures like Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Maintaining accurate records of all experimental procedures and results.
• Must be able to train Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students in technical duties when necessary.
• Must be able to evaluate equipment use/repair status and negotiate with suppliers for the pricing of services/repairs or new orders.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma (NQF 6) in Food Science or Food Technology, with 3 to 5 years’ work experience in the lab environment or Food Industry labs.
• Familiarity with SA Food Industries.
• Strong commitment to excellent teaching and learning in the lab

Recommendations:

• Advance Diploma or BSc or B. Tech or BSc Honors degree in Food Science or Food Technology.
• Capable to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to train fellow staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students on safe and proper use of equipments and lab facilities.
• Knowledge on compliance with Occupational Health and Safety procedures in lab environment will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Familiar with basic computer skills.
• Willingness to perform other miscellaneous duties

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets (Excel, Outlook, Word etc.).
• Good communication and numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Ability to support others, and to work as part of a team.
• High energy level, good health.
• Strong to lift or move lab equipments when necessary.

Deadline:5th June,2026