The University of Pretoria is a multi-faculty research-intensive university that has remained among the top South African universities in research output and impact. UP is also the top producer of graduates in the country. With campuses in Pretoria and its surrounds, as well as in the country’s economic hub, Johannesburg, UP is conveniently situated...
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Responsibilities
The incumbent will be required to:
- Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the programmes of Architecture and Interior Architecture .
- Participate in the Department’s community service programmes.
- Act as study leader /supervisor for postgraduate students as necessary.
- Assist with administrative duties as determined by the HoD.
- Conduct appropriate research and publish research outputs.
Minimum Requirements
- Professional Master's degree in Architecture OR Architecture with extensive practicde in interior architecture.
- A minimum of three (3) years practice experience in the field of interior architecture.
- Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.
Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
- Advanced digital skills (e.g BIM, Revit, InDesign).
- Good language and communication skills.
- Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.
Added Advantages And Preferences
- Evidence of academic writing skills such as publications in conference proceedings, books or a publication record in internationally indexed academic journals.
- Ability to initiate relevant research, or undertake contract research, in the Departmental research fields.
- Willingness and ability to engage directly with research on taking up office.
- Experience in or an interest in Well-building and/or resource efficient design.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Driving and transportation of animals, equipment’s etc relevant in a farm;
- Maintenance of vehicle/s and usage;
- Performing related administration tasks;
- Performing delivery of mail and ad-hoc duties,
- Assisting with general farm related tasks
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 10;
- At least 1 year proven experience in driving, transportation and service delivery in an institute, farm or organisation;
- Drivers licence code C.
REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURALATTRIBUTES):
- Knowledge of the National Road specifications and regulations;
- Vehicle specifications and maintenance such as pressure, fuel etc;
- Good communication skills both written and verbal;
- Basic recording skills;
- Driving competencies;
- Literacy and numerical skills;
- Basic computer literacy;
- Basic literacy and numerical competency;
- Proficient appliance of farm implements skills;
- Good work ethics;
- Ability to work in a team and independently;
- Interpersonal relations;
- Responsible and reliable;
- Time management.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Grade 12;
- A valid Public Drivers Permit (PDP);
- At least 12 months proven experience in:
- Relevant experience at a Tertiary or academic environment and/or Farms;
- Transporting of animals.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role will be responsible to assist the Mobile Laboratory Coordinator with the day-to-day operations of the mobile soils laboratory.
The Mobile Laboratory Technician in conjunction with the Mobile Laboratory Coordinator will be responsible for conducting of geotechnical laboratory testing, including taking of samples in the field. Such activities may from time to time involve a significant amount of physical labour.
Off-campus testing:
- As requested / instructed by the funder:
- Collect / Gather, prepare and transportation of routine samples from the designated mines (test sites) to the mobile soils laboratory for analyses / testing.
- Assist with compilation of the documentation required to obtain the necessary accreditation for the laboratory.
- Perform a full range of laboratory tests in the mobile soils laboratory, according to standard testing procedures:
- Including the use of ancillary equipment such as local strain measurement and bender elements.
- Provide support for routine testing such as moisture content testing and specific gravity testing which may be required.
- Assist with the data entry, analysis, preparing and processing of laboratory test result reports.
- Compile, log and record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
- Maintain and update databases of lab test results.
- Carry out all quality control procedures, document any non-conformances and report them to the Mobile Laboratory Coordinator, this will include but is not limited to the:
- Maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and performing routine repair to laboratory equipment.
- Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment and to be the designated custodian for assigned laboratory space.
On-campus duties:
When not testing on sites away from Pretoria, the role will be expected to:
- Provide technical support of research, training, teaching duties and practicals in the Department by:
- Contributing to the teaching of undergraduates and the supervision of undergraduates and postgraduates in the use of equipment during individual research projects
- Advising students and staff on the design, construction and provision of research and laboratory equipment.
- Supervising and demonstrating the safe usage of equipment to the students/staffAiding with laboratory testing for research purposes for students (undergraduate and post graduate) and academic staff.
- Responsible for specific tasks relating to commercial laboratory testing which may from time to time be carried out through Enterprises University of Pretoria.
Administration:
- In conjunction with the Mobile Laboratory Coordinator, take responsibility for:
- Processing of laboratory test results;
- Drafting laboratory reports;
- Obtaining health and safety approvals from mines;
- Conducting risk assessments, obtaining approvals for sampling/testing, etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant 3 year National Diploma;
- At least 3 years experienced in standard soil testing (grading, Atterberg limits, SG, moisture content, compaction tests, min & max dry density);
- A valid driver’s license (essential);
- The Assistant will require a Code C1 driver’s license to be allowed to drive the trucks housing the mobile soils laboratory. If the technician does not have such a license, he/she will be expected to obtain such a license once appointed.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- B-Tech or BSc;
- Training courses in geotechnical laboratory testing;
- Experienced with advanced geotechnical testing (triaxial testing);
- Experienced in managing and operating a geotechnical soils laboratory;
- Experienced with soil sampling.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Engineering Manager: Operations is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance and repairs with respect to the allocated functional area (Electrical) to ensure business continuity. This include the service of the in-house workshop as well as external contractors. The incumbent will achieve these responsibilities through:
- Strategic and Operational Maintenance Management
- Maintenance Engineering & Optimisation
- Contract Management
- Management of Planned Maintenance
- Management of Demand (Breakdown) Maintenance
- Statutory Compliance
- Staff Management
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s or B Tech Degree in the relevant engineering discipline
- Registration with ECSA at any level
- Valid Driver’s license
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following areas:
- Maintenance and operations of relevant building system and infrastructure services in a property related environment.
- Writing technical maintenance specification for tenders
- The interpretation of and review of drawings and plans
- Site inspections and evaluation of work to detect problems
- Accepting project handovers and compliance with OHS Act and SANS codes.
- Health and Safety – implementation and supervision of health and safety requirements in the built environment.
Relevant maintenance and operational experience in the following:
- 11kV distribution systems
- Electrical distribution systems
- Building reticulation and systems
- Stand-by generators
- UPS’s
- Access control
- CCTV system
- Fire detection
- Intruder alarms
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- An understanding of maintenance contracts
- Knowledge to understand the methods of investigating, analysing, compiling, organising information and presenting it in an easily understandable manner to customers and/or role players
- Computer skills (MS Office and especially in Excel)
- Administrative skills
- Accounting and budget control
- Communication skills e (written and verbal)
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving skills
- Organising skills
- Negotiating skills
- The ability to identify and solve high priority problems in crisis situation
- Have the ability to lead and make decision
- Team player
- Conflict-handling ability
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the monitoring of the implementation of agreed technical specifications by all disciplines during projects to ensure compliance, quality and maintainability of new plant and equipment. This function will be applicable from the total project scope from inception to handover through adherence to the following key pillars:
Compilation of UP standard specification
- Multidisciplinary Project Interphase Representation
- Plant and equipment Commissioning
- Maintenance planning
- Single discipline project management
- Maintenance optimisation and support
- Project handovers
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s or B Tech Degree in relevant engineering discipline
- Registration with ECSA at any level
- Valid Driver’s license
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following services:
- Project management experience in a property related environment; Development of concept designs and estimate costs for relevant engineering systems; Preparation of reports and documents related to project activities; Writing technical specifications; Reading and reviewing drawings and plans; Computer aided design; Site inspections and evaluation of contractors’ work; Ensuring that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes; Setting up and maintaining project files and records, and Responsible for project handovers and compliance with OHS Act and SANS codes.
Relevant maintenance and operational experience in the following:
- Gas Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Fire Protection Systems
- HVAC system
- Compressors, Pressure vessels
- Lifts and lifting equipment
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Administrative skills to ensure that all records are kept in orderly fashion
- Accounting and budget control skills
- Computer literacy in MS Office and Excel
- The ability to identify and solve high priority problems in a crisis situation
- Conflict handling ability and the ability to apply problem solving techniques in both technical and organisational contexts
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the monitoring of the implementation of agreed technical specifications by all disciplines during projects to ensure compliance, quality and maintainability of new plant and equipment. This function will be applicable from the total project scope from inception to handover through adherence to the following key pillars:
Compilation of UP standard specification
- Multidisciplinary Project Interphase Representation
- Plant and equipment Commissioning
- Maintenance planning
- Single discipline project management
- Maintenance optimisation and support
- Project handovers
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s or B Tech Degree in relevant engineering discipline
- Registration with ECSA at any level
- Valid Driver’s license
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following services:
- Project management experience in a property related environment; Development of concept designs and estimate costs for relevant engineering systems; Preparation of reports and documents related to project activities; Writing technical specifications; Reading and reviewing drawings and plans; Computer aided design; Site inspections and evaluation of contractors’ work; Ensuring that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes; Setting up and maintaining project files and records, and Responsible for project handovers and compliance with OHS Act and SANS codes.
Relevant maintenance and operational experience in the following:
- Gas Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Fire Protection Systems
- HVAC system
- Compressors, Pressure vessels
- Lifts and lifting equipment
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Administrative skills to ensure that all records are kept in orderly fashion
- Accounting and budget control skills
- Computer literacy in MS Office and Excel
- The ability to identify and solve high priority problems in a crisis situation
- Conflict handling ability and the ability to apply problem solving techniques in both technical and organisational contexts
Method of Application
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