Lab Technician: Electronics & Computing Systems

Durban University of Technology; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Durban University of Technology invites applications for a Technician in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering. A Bachelor's degree in Electronic and/or Computer Engineering (NQF 7) and at least 3 years of technical experience are required, including hardware/software maintenance and networking.

You will support academic staff in running student practical sessions, repair equipment, and maintain a small computer network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic and/or Computer Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related field.
• At least 3 years technical/industrial experience.
• Experience with electronic hardware and/or computer hardware/software maintenance.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, and Embedded C Programming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the effective operation, administration and maintenance of designated laboratories in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
• Support academic staff in the running of student practical sessions.
• Repair basic electronic test and computer equipment.
• Maintain software and hardware on a small computer network running high‑level software applications.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Plan and schedule work, manage resources and multi‑task to meet deadlines.
• Place orders for new equipment and maintain an asset register.
• Plan, implement and monitor laboratory safety measures.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Embedded C

Networking

Hardware maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic and/or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D printing

PCB fabrication

Job description

Durban University of Technology invites applications for a Technician in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering. A Bachelor's degree in Electronic and/or Computer Engineering (NQF 7) and at least 3 years of technical experience are required, including hardware/software maintenance and networking.

You will support academic staff in running student practical sessions, repair equipment, and maintain a small computer network.