Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Laboratory Technician Science position at Nelson Mandela University is a critical role that requires a highly skilled and experienced professional to manage the technical aspects of the Zoology Department, including equipment, vehicles, boats, and animal husbandry.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and mechanical assistance to the Department with the operating, maintenance and servicing of equipment, and manufacturing or purchasing parts for equipment if not available.
- Provide technical assistance to students and staff by designing and setting up experimental systems and equipment for terrestrial and aquatic projects.
- Design and manufacture specific or specialized equipment for laboratory and field research.
- Manage the maintenance and servicing of equipment regularly and, if faulty, order/obtain quotes for repairs or new installation of equipment on the financial ITS system.
- Manage the liaison with external contractors and other service providers of the Zoology Department.
- Manage the maintenance of boats and vehicles in the Zoology Department to comply with safety and operational standards.
- Provide skippering of research vessels on estuaries and in the marine environment and maintain vessel accreditation and seaworthiness.
- Manage research aquarium and maintain animal husbandry and animal ethics standards for marine and terrestrial projects.
- Oversee fieldwork support for student projects and excursions.
- Manage safety, health and environmental compliance in all areas of responsibilities of the Zoology Department for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of SA.
- Monitor and control the expenditure, operating, and capital budgets of the laboratory and field equipment of the Department.
- Management of technical and laboratory assistant staff to ensure effective teamwork in accordance with Departmental requirements and functionality.
- Perform purchasing to meet operational needs in accordance with University policies and procedures.
- Doing standby duty, and being contactable 24 hours for breakdowns and malfunctioning equipment.
Requirements
- Possess a B.Sc. Hons degree in Zoology/Animal Science (an M.Sc. degree would be advantageous).
- At least three years of relevant work experience in an academic or research environment in which competency has been gained in animal husbandry and live animal keeping systems.
- Category C boat skippers certification, registered through South African Maritime Safety Association with > 5 years of skippering experience, including surf launching of vessels.
- STCW95/10 Certification (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).
- Candidates must possess an unendorsed EB driver’s license and be prepared to obtain a Public Drivers Permit for this job.
- Possess four-wheel-drive, off-road driving experience, including vehicle recovery expertise.
Qualifications
None mentioned.
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About Education/Training Jobs in South Africa
In the education and training sector in South Africa, one can expect to find a diverse range of roles across various industries. Generally, this field is in high demand due to the country’s growing focus on skills development and human capital growth. Typically, these roles involve creating and implementing curricula, delivering training programs, and assessing learner outcomes.
Salary ranges for education and training professionals in South Africa are often influenced by factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R200 000 to R500 000 per annum, although these figures can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances. For instance, experienced professionals working in large corporations or government institutions may earn higher salaries, while those in smaller organizations or non-profit entities may start at lower salary points.
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