Senior Laboratory Technician (P003259) (Re-Advertisement)
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Job Description
Introduction
Duties & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The position is needed to perform laboratory work and chemical analysis for external short-term contracts within the Ecoficient Consultants and Services (ECS) group of the CoE in Carbon-based fuels. Funding of the position is solely from external projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Laboratory work
- Preparing samples maintaining equipment and performing experimental work of external projects.
Development of techniques
- Literature searches and own development of techniques to do specific analysis and interpretation of the results.
Attendance of meetings
- Preparing and providing feedback at the weekly feedback meeting.
Reports
- Assist with compiling reports for external projects.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- A masters degree (NQF level 9) in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry MSc or MEng.
- A minimum of five (5) years GC-MS; GC; BET experience in running experiments; interpreting results; and developingnew or better methods.
- A minimum of five (5) years TGA experience in running experiments and interpreting results.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience in the analysis using coal and solid biomass waste material - run experiments and interpret results.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Skills to operate and interpret results using the following equipment: GC-MS GC BET and TGA.
- Report writing skills
- Oral presentation skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Interpersonal skills.
- Effective time management.
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. Hein Neomagus on
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Fadilha Minty on
CLOSING DATE: 02 June 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly 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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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