SCHOOL OF PHYSICS
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (TE10)
Applications are invited for the above position from suitably qualified candidates. The main purpose of this post will be the troubleshooting and repair of faulty electronic systems, setting up/supervising of experiments in teaching laboratories and assisting academics and postgraduate students with equipment repairs and installations.
Brief DescriptionKey responsibilities include the following:
Setting up of undergraduate laboratory equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair of electronic equipment within the teaching and research laboratories.
Assist academics and postgraduate students with developing of new experimental and research setups/installations and testing.
Responsible for maintaining/implementing OH&S policies in the practical laboratories.
Maintaining sufficient stocks of equipment and consumables for the undergraduate practical laboratories. To maintain updated asset registers.
Provide technical support at the WITS Anglo American Digital Dome when required.
Assist other Schools in the Faculty of Science with electronic and related matters when required via the respective Line Manager(s).
Responsible for teaching demonstration equipment.
Minimum qualifications/requirements/criteria:
NDip/BTech/BSc Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 3 years experience in related field
Experience in troubleshooting and repairs of electronic equipment
Electronic design and development (Basic to intermediate level)
Software development
Project management
Ability to work well with staff and students (team) and independently
Good communication skills (language and written)
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyTo Apply: Please submit a covering letter, a detailed CV with names, addresses and contact details (e-mail addresses) of 3 referees and certified copies of your certificate (s).
External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal applicants are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service Applications / Apply for a job .
Closing date: 31 May 2024
Enquiries: For further information contact Mr. Gerrard Peters. Email: Gerrard.Peters@wits.ac.za.
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or telephonic interview.
Applicants hereby provide consent to process personal information in terms of POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the university
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