Senior Workshop Technician – Research Equipment Lead

Dakota State University; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) seeks a Principal Technician to lead workshop activities, ensuring safe operation and practical translation of academic concepts into usable equipment for teaching and research.

The role requires hands‑on expertise in fitting, turning, machining, welding and repair of electronic components, plus management experience to guide a small team and coordinate maintenance and consumables.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF6) or N6 with trade qualification.
• Minimum three years’ experience in engineering technical support.
• Minimum two years’ management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on teaching support across fitting, turning, machining, welding, and boilermaking.
• Support research with equipment maintenance and pilot‑scale project input.
• Supervise junior workshop staff and manage workshop resources.

Skills

Electrical wiring, panel assembly, and

Machining and fitting

Boiler making and welding

Fault finding and repairing of

Workshop supervision, planning

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6)

N6 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering with trade qualification

Job description

North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) seeks a Principal Technician to lead workshop activities, ensuring safe operation and practical translation of academic concepts into usable equipment for teaching and research.

The role requires hands‑on expertise in fitting, turning, machining, welding and repair of electronic components, plus management experience to guide a small team and coordinate maintenance and consumables.