Laboratory Technician (P10), Geology

Sol Plaatje University; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the management of laboratories and ensure quality standards for practicals. The role involves supporting teaching, research, and community engagement objectives. Candidates should have a relevant degree, computer literacy, and related experience. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma required.
• Computer literate essential.
• Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage instruments and equipment.
• Provide education and training for practicals.
• Ensure health and safety management.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist academics in research projects.
• Perform literature and database searches.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Job description

Purpose

The main purpose of this position is the overall management of laboratories and to ensure that practicals offered to students conform to the highest quality standards and supports the teaching, research and community engagement objectives of the department.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma.
• Computer literate.

Recommendations

• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Two years’ related experience
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties and responsibilities

• Instrument and Equipment Management.
• Education and Training (Practicals).
• Health and Safety Management.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Assist academics with research projects.
• Undertake literature and database searches to increase efficiency in the laboratory

Enquiries can be made via email at [e-mail]

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.