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Technician

Durban University of Technology

Durban

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 450,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Technician in Durban to operate hydraulic machines and support students in their practical activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years of experience. The role involves assisting both undergraduate and postgraduate students and maintaining laboratory equipment. This position emphasizes communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's or equivalent Technical Qualification in Industrial Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related.
At least 3 years of technical/professional experience.
Good track record or relevant experience in advancing technical development.

Responsibilities

Operate hydraulic and lathe machines to support students’ training.
Serve both undergrad and post-graduate students in the department.
Assist academic staff in assessing students' performance through practical assessments.

Skills

Good communication

Effective people management

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical investigations

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic machines

Lathe machine

Engineering application software

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A Bachelor's or equivalent Technical Qualification in Industrial Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related
At least 3 years of technical/professional experience.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's or equivalent Technical Qualification in Industrial Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related
At least 3 years of technical/professional experience.

Additional Requirements

Artisan / Machinist experience with Hydraulic machines / Lathe machine/ Automated Factory Programmable Manufacturing cell/ equipment.
Primary qualifications are accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa.
Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace
Strong interpersonal skills in managing students of diversity and working with a diverse pool of staff.
A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs, and creative development of the laboratory.
Aptitude to learn engineering application software, improve, and engage in professional development activities.
Good track record or relevant experience, and desire to advance technical development in the department.

Duties

Operation of Departments: Hydraulic machines / Lathe machine/ Automated Factory Programmable Manufacturing cell/ Machines and supporting students’ training and practical activities on the same.
The successful candidate would be required to serve at all levels in the qualifications offered in the Department in the designated
The successful candidate is required to serve both undergrad and post-graduate students and is actively involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities in the department.
Assist with administrative duties such as venue set-up for seminars, lectures, activities and actively involved in the development of our laboratories, with state-of-the-art facilities and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative.
Serves under the guidance of the Senior Technician or assigned supervisor to discharge assigned duties, including providing oversight of the assigned laboratory facilities in the
Ensures that laboratories under management control are maintained in a fully functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of students’ practical activities and projects.
Assists academic staff in regularly assessing students' performance through practical assessments
Provide resources and technical support to students for their practical activities and projects.
Serve as an Invigilator for examinations and Tests under the Chief Invigilator.
Carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of components.
Maintain an Inventory of all laboratory equipment and control the issuing of equipment and consumable stock usage, while updating the stock registry of consumables and equipment.
Undertake fault-finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools.
Monitor consumables and equipment stock, and coordinate the purchase of both consumables and capital items.
Other such duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technician, Head of Department, or Representative, as delegated.

Direct queries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Closing date 14 August 2025

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form, obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and copies of your qualifications.

Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates
Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
The university reserves the right not to appoint.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education

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