FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 11
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Equipment maintenance:
- Ensure equipment is in working order and conduct minor repairs when required. Examples of equipment are: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, light sources, digital cameras, personal computers and computer interfaces;
- Liaise with the mechanical and electrical/electronic workshops for repairs;
- Provide recommendations for purchase of replacement equipment in consultation with relevant lecturers;
- Liaise with suppliers of equipment for replacement when necessary;
- Maintain inventory of equipment (storage, asset register, etc.);
- Practicals:
- Managing rotation of experimental setups and ensuring the correct equipment is ready;
- Liaising with admin support for scheduling and assist with practical schedules;
- Assisting with demonstrator selection process;
- Training and providing guidance to demonstrators;
- Evaluating demonstrators attendance, conducting and interacting during practical sessions;
- Evaluating practical and learning outcomes (did the appropriate learning take place during the practicals);
- Ensuring the smooth running of practical sessions;
- Tutorials:
- Assisting with the tutor selection process;
- Ensuring materials and equipment for tutorials is available;
- Managing the performance and development of tutors;
- Conducting necessary tutor training and induction;
- Practical design
- Designing, evaluating and sourcing new practical experiments in consultation with lecturers and, where appropriate, assist with local design and manufacture of experimental equipment;
- Improving on existing practicals, including instructional design.
- Relevant National 3-year Diploma with at least one (1) year experience; OR
- Grade 12 with at least three (3) years experience.
- Intermediate pedagogical knowledge and skills;
- Basic mechanical and electrical skills.
- Computer skills, including basic database management and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel;
- Basic computer maintenance skills;
- Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage and support communication and teamwork;
- Ability to function under pressure and to prioritise;
- Ability to arrange and assign work to use resources efficiently;
- Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely.
- BSc in Physics;
- A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE);
- Experience in an institution of higher education.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
Enquiries
Ms M Huma, Tel: (012) 420 5760 Email: mokopa.huma@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof Jackie Nel, Tel: (012) 420 3580 Email: jackie.nel@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
