Laboratory Technician Sustainable Mining (P003810) Re -advertisement

A diploma / advanced certificate in Geotech or related engineering fields (NQF level 6).A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the mining industry.A minimum of two (2) years’ laboratory experience.ADDED ADVANTAGE:Accreditations with the Engineering Council of South Africa.Professional registrations with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professionals (SACNASP).KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:Mining/industry experience.Laboratory experience in the mining or engineering fields.Valid South African driver’s license.Good knowledge regarding occupational health and safety.Prior experience in maintenance and/or acquisition of specialised equipment.Field work experience.A good knowledge of the academic and university environment.Experience in administrative roles.One year internship at a mine or in an engineering laboratory setting.BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Computer literacy.Project management capabilities.Ability to teach diverse groups and in diverse environments.Ability to work effectively with academic staff on activities related to the sustainable mining programme.Ability to identify risks and applied problem-solving skills.Identify and manage risks associated with occupational health and safety compliance measures.Work under pressure.Meet tight deadlines.Good time management.Team player.Good verbal and written communication skills.Problem solving. REMUNERATION:The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Stuart Piketh 018 299 1582ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Dolly Lebepe on 018 299 4936CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2026PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possibleKindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.It all starts here ®

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To facilitate the functioning and maintenance of laboratory and equipment associated with the sustainable mining programme.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Laboratory managementEffective management of laboratory infrastructure associated with the Sustainable Mining Programme; adherence to occupational health and safety standards.Administration and ProcurementAdministrative tasks, including inventory control, associated with equipment and the acquisition of specialised equipment, consumables and materials in the Sustainable Mining Programme.Teaching and Research SupportProvision of technical and operational support to academic staff and students in teaching, practical sessions, and research activities associated with the Sustainable Mining Programme.Technical SupportMaintenance of equipment, facilities and infrastructure associated with the Sustainable Mining Programme.

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