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    principal technician.3.04 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Wits University

    Wits University
    Wits University Johannesburg, South Africa

    1 day ago

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    Brief Description

    Minimum Requirements:

  • BSc honours or MTech in Biological and/or Environmental Sciences
  • MSc in Biological and/or Environmental Sciences will be an added advantage
  • At least 5 years of senior technical working experience in a University scientific teaching & research environment.
  • Good knowledge of Biological, Environmental & Plant Sciences will be an advantage
  • Valid RSA driver's License with at least 3 years driving experience

    • Key Performance Areas:

  • Provide technical service for teaching and research in the School
  • Manage the School's vehicle fleet, including scheduling of vehicle bookings by School staff, service bookings to ensure vehicles are well maintained, setting vehicle charge rates and performing basic vehicle maintenance
  • Annual validation of drivers' licences of staff and students that use the School's fleet.
  • Liaising with Westbank and AA fleet cards annually about vehicle issues.
  • Working with the Finance Administrator in terms of vehicle usage and mileage for all users.
  • Perform duties of line manager to Technical Support Staff, delegation of duties, leave, etc.
  • Supervise the undergraduate laboratory staff and operations on two campuses.
  • Procurement of chemicals and consumables, obtaining quotes, creating requisitions, receiving and following up on outstanding orders. Trouble-shooting any ordering problems. Consulting with sales representatives on new products and equipment
  • Monitoring, reporting and follow-up of teaching and research lab upgrading and maintenance in Biology Building and/or Oppenheimer Life Sciences.
  • Asset management, maintenance of fixed asset register and liaise with auditors regarding verification of assets on an annual basis
  • Involved with School OHS&E activities, undergo health and safety training, if necessary
  • Loading ICAM access for APES locations
  • Assist, when required, with general school activities

    • Key Competencies:

  • Knowledge of laboratory occupational health and safety will be beneficial
  • Good computer skills are essential, particularly Microsoft Office, Oracle.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential
  • Good knowledge of staff management & technical support systems
  • Incumbent should be able to lead and work with a team
  • Knowledge of suppliers of laboratory consumables and both field and laboratory equipment
  • Working knowledge of Wits' online procurement platform
  • Familiar knowledge of Wits' support structures, PIMD, locksmith etc.

    • Information about the School is available at our website:

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