Physics Lab Technician — Teaching & Research Labs

Mandela; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks a laboratory supervisor to manage undergraduate physics labs and equipment, ensuring readiness for teaching and research. You will design experiments, support practical sessions and maintain compliance with OHASA.

Responsibilities include procurement, documentation, and keeping facilities safe and well-organized for students and staff involved in physics teaching and research activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or engineering with 3–5 years of laboratory or research experience.
• Experience operating vacuum and cryogenic systems in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to set up, calibrate and maintain undergraduate experiments and equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and OHASA requirements, including radioactive sources and waste.
• Competency assessment will be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage practical aspects of undergraduate training in the Physics department.
• Maintain teaching/research laboratories and equipment, including calibration.
• Design, assemble and implement undergraduate experiments and research apparatus.
• Support practical sessions, demonstrations and laboratory assessments.
• Oversee OHASA compliance, hazardous materials handling and waste disposal.
• Manage procurement of equipment and CAPEX items with accurate records.
• Maintain technical, operational and regulatory documentation.

Education

BSc or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Email

Internet

Spreadsheets

Office IT

Job description

Nelson Mandela University seeks a laboratory supervisor to manage undergraduate physics labs and equipment, ensuring readiness for teaching and research. You will design experiments, support practical sessions and maintain compliance with OHASA.

Responsibilities include procurement, documentation, and keeping facilities safe and well-organized for students and staff involved in physics teaching and research activities.