Job TitleTECHNICIAN/ FOSSIL PREPARATOR (AD.12)LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameEvolutionary Studies InstituteDepartment DescriptionThe Evolutionary Studies Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, is seeking a fossil preparator to work with the team to prepare fossils from the rock matrix using various methods. The preparator will also have other duties in support of the smooth running of the Institute, maintenance of collections, curation, outreach and fieldwork.Brief DescriptionMinimum Requirements:
Matric
Existing preparation experience will be advantageous

Key Competencies:
Excellent attention to detail.
Good interpersonal skills
Must work as part of a team
Integrity, reliability and dependability

Key Performance Areas
To ensure responsible excavation, preparation and subsequent curation of valuable fossil and modern material collected in the field.
Maintenance of field and preparation equipment.
To be willing to learn other techniques such as the preparation of moulds and casts for the casting of original specimens for research and exhibition, fieldwork, palynology and thin sectioning.
Any other technical task required by the Director to be undertaken at the ESI.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyOnly applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by submitting their cover letter (one page maximum), detailed CV (five page maximum), certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.
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 employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/ Apply for a job.

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 may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the University. The University retains the right to verify all information provided by the candidate

Closing date: 30 April 2025

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