Job TitleSENIOR TECHNICIAN I.3.04LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameSchool of Chemical and Metallurgical EngineeringDepartment DescriptionUNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (FEBE) SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
Senior Workshop Technician (Grade TE.09.4)
The School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the full-time and permanent position of Senior Workshop Technician. The purpose of the job is to provide technical support to the School. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and construction of apparatus and equipment in various Chemical Engineering laboratories and for the repair and maintenance of such equipment as well as performing various tasks that are necessary for the general and smooth running of the School.Brief DescriptionMinimum qualifications and experience:Applicants for the position should possess a Grade 12 certificate, and certification as aqualified artisan (trade tested). Possession of NTS 3 (and above) and CNCprogramming course is essential. The applicants must have 5 10 years experienceand 3 of which must be at senior workshop technician.Key performance areas:The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate expertise in the following key performance areas: - Generate, read and interpret engineering drawings- Machine, manufacture, and set up experimental research apparatus and equipment as per drawings by staff, students and the principal technician- Machine test samples by the use of lathes, milling machines and surface grinders, to fine tolerances, according to international specification- Operate, repair and service of a wide variety of laboratory equipment as requested by staff, students and the principal technician- Assist academics and students in setting up and operating specialized equipment such as furnaces- Order, receive, store, distribute and connect bottles of gas- Supervise and train junior technical staff and interns- Perform various tasks that are necessary for the general and smooth running of the School- Must possess a driver's licenseEnquiries: Further information may be obtained from Professor Geoffrey S. Simate, Head of School (Acting), Chemical and Metallurgical EngineeringTelephone: +27 11 717 7570; e-mail: geoffrey.simate@wits.ac.zaDetailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyTo apply: All applications must be submitted via the University s online application system. External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profiles on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za. Internal employees should apply by following the Oracle link iWits / Wits Employee Self Service / Apply Now on: https://iwits.wits.ac.za. The application must include (i) a covering letter, (ii) a detailed CV with names, current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of three referees, and (iii) copies of qualifications and identity document.

Note: Applications that are incomplete and that do not meet job requirements will not be considered.
Closing date: 13 February 2025
Please note that given the thrust of the University s strategic plan on transformation, preference may be given to appointable applicants from theunder-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit rating. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to make an appointment or re-advertise.Minimum SalaryMaximum SalaryCurrencyAmount of TravelWork At Home