Job Opportunities at IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College , Cape Town Campus has a vacancy for a Senior Customer Relations Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:                                                     

Student Registration and Academic Progression Counselling

• Facilitates consultations with students in cases where a change is required to their current registration contract, e.g. this could be for students who wish to change within a semester, between semesters or between years of study.
• Liaises with the Admission Centre and Academic team on all relevant registration related queries.
• Works with the Admission Centre to understand different curriculum scenarios (e.g. phase-in and phase-out etc.) to ensure that the student is advised correctly.
• In collaboration with the Campus Deputy Head and/or Head: Academic Operations and/or Deputy Head: Academic Operations, the Senior Customer Relations Officer supervises the Customer Relations Centre during the Retention Project on campus so as to ensure students are correctly advised and counselled with regards to academic progression and the timeous completion of registration contracts for the new academic year.

Active Student Engagement and Support

• Delivers the academic orientation programme for new and returning students by means of programme information presentations, an overview of pertinent academic policies and an outline of the academic year etc.
• Manages the dissemination of student related policies (new and updates).
• Attends informal meet-and-greet sessions with students.
• Facilitates Programme Information Sessions by addressing students in class with a view to explain and induct the students on the relevant policies and procedures that govern student life on campus.
• Facilitates follow-up Programme Information Sessions by way of email broadcasts that occur throughout the year and that drip feed policy and procedure related information to the students as is deemed necessary by the Academic Operations department.
• Conducts periodical class visits to canvas student concerns and share relevant information.
• Provides assignment submission support with regards to the correct anti-plagiarism tool applicable to the respective programme.

Student Query Resolution

• Resolves student queries via the appropriate channel/s within a committed time frame in line with the agreed Service Level Agreement for the Customer Relations Centre, and escalates queries to the other Centres of Excellence where appropriate.
• Ensures that details of all student contact made by the Customer Relations Centre is captured on the academic system accurately and timeously.
• Provides various letters/documents that are generated from the academic system on request by students.
• Liaises with The Student HUB on queries that are unresolved or may require further attention to ensure that they are resolved timeously.
• Assists with the roll out of all relevant customer related surveys.

Cross Departmental Query Resolution

• Liaises with various departments on campus to stay up-to-date with any relevant changes or developments in those departments in order to enable the smooth processing of student queries including those that require escalation.

Team Support, General & System Administration

• Responsible for ensuring all students notes are captured in the academic system.
• Supports the Head: Academic Operations in supervising the Customer Relations Centre team and providing them (and others) with training as and when required.
• Carries out an in-depth analysis of student query trends and customer satisfaction survey feedback with the respective stakeholders to identify items that require action or attention and to assess areas of success for continued improvement and development purposes.
• Consults with the Head: Academic Operations to ensure that the Customer Relations Centre is adequately staffed during the Centre's operating hours so as to facilitate and promote the smooth running of the Centre.
• Supports members of the Customer Relations Centre team to ensure and drive the efficient resolution of student queries.
• Supports and collaborates with other members of the Academic Operations team to ensure the efficient running of the Academic Operations department as a whole.
• Ensures compliance to The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to the Customer Relations Centre.
• Provides support to the team via performance management and management of leave.
• Drives product and policy knowledge within the Customer Relations Centre in order to ensure that students are advised correctly.

Competencies required:

• Advanced Interpersonal and Communications skills                                                                                                       
• Computer Proficiency                                                                                                   
• Planning & Time Management skills                                                                                                      
• Leadership skills                                                                                                          
• Results Driven and able to handle pressure                                                                                                       
• Professionalism                                                                                               
• Empathy                                                                                                          
• Customer Service Driven/Focused                                                                                                        
• Advanced Administrative and Organisational skills

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of an Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7). However, candidates in their final year of their studies (NQF Level 7) who are currently employed at the company will also be considered for the role.

Minimum Work Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years administrative and customer service experience, 2 years operational management / project management, and 2 years leadership / supervision experience for external candidates.

Working Hours:

Centre Core Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 07h00 to 18h30
• Friday: 07h00 to 17h00
• Saturday: 08h00 to 13h00

Shift Hours:

Shift 1:

• Monday to Thursday: 07h00 to 16h00
• Friday: 08h00 to 17h00

Shift 2:

• Monday to Thursday: 09h30 to 18h30
• Friday: 07h00 to 11h00
• Saturday: 08h00 to 13h00

When students are not on campus throughout the year normal working hours apply.

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Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Lecturer (Independent Contractor) vacancy exists at the Cape Town Campus in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, in the following disciplines for the 2023 academic year:

• Lecturer: The Sociology of Developing Societies (modules: TPPS6221 and SOCI5121)

Competencies Required:

• Communication Skills
• Online Technology & Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Effective Classroom Management
• Open to Development

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Masters in Political Studies and/ or Sociology 

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• It would be preferable if the following additional competencies are fulfilled: Work experience as a Sociologist in the Political, or International relations field. Lecturing/Tutoring experience in above-mentioned module (at least at undergraduate level).

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role.
• Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:30.
• Must reside in Cape Town
• If you don't receive any feedback from the campus within 3 weeks after advert has closed, please consider your application as unsuccessful

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Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Cape Town campus has a Data Analytic vacancy for a Lecturer (Independent Contractor) for the 2023 academic year.

Experience and knowledge of the below areas would be advantageous:

• Java
• C Sharp (C#)
• Android (Open-Source Coding)
• PHP
• HTML (& CSS)
• JavaScript
• Cloud Development
• Software Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Data Science
• Data Analytics

Competencies required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness and dynamism
• Understanding of customer service in education
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Ideal:
  A Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science/ Information Systems/ Information Technology.

Alternatively:

• An Honours or Master’s degree or higher in similarly related fields with programming.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in programming
• Work experience as a software developer/ application developer/ programmer
• Relevant Industry experience in your programme of specialty essential.
• Lecturing or teaching experience within a Tertiary environment is preferable.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role.
• The position is part-time, with face-to-face lectures taking place between 18:00 and 21:00
• Must reside in Cape Town.
• If you don't receive any feedback from the campus within 3 weeks after advert has closed, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Programme Manager: School of Finance & Accounting

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Lecturer (Independent Contractor) vacancies exist, at the Durban North campus, for the first semester (School of Finance & Accounting), on the following modules:

•  Management Accounting & Finance 2 & 3 (MFAC6211 & MFAC731)

Key Performance Areas:

• Lecturing
• Marking
• Classroom management
• Attending meetings

Competencies required:

• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time management (meeting dates and deadlines timeously)

Minimum Education Requirements:

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Please note that this is an independent contractor position.
• Please note: Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:30 and 16:30.
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.

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IIE MSA, formerly known as Monash South Africa, was founded in 2001 by Monash University. Since April 2019 we are part of The Independent Institution of Education (The IIE), a leader in the higher education sphere. The IIE is internationally recognised by the British Accreditation Council. IIE MSA, located on a 100-hectare campus in Ruimsig, Johannesburg, in the province of Gauteng. In addition to domestic (South African) students, IIE MSA is home to a diverse of cultures of students from 50 African countries.

The IIE MSA Ruimsig campus in Roodepoort has a vacancy for a Facilities Co-ordinator. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Building Maintenance and Venue Set Ups

• Performs regular inspections to assess campus maintenance needs.
• Takes ownership of the campus asset tagging for the asset register.
• Compiles a maintenance plan based on maintenance requirements and priorities.
• Receives maintenance requests from the relevant stakeholders and assesses the issues and requests raised and determines an appropriate course of corrective action.
• Schedules maintenance work that needs to be done and inspects the completed work to ensure that it was done to the required standard.
• Performs proactive maintenance to prevent damage and wear and tear occurring to campus grounds and buildings.
• Logs and prioritises issues raised and provides a date / time that it will be addressed.
• Arranges and manages the process of lecture room or facility set ups for lectures and functions etc.
• Completes and submits purchase orders for maintenance costs.
• Compiles the weekly report detailing maintenance carried out or any issues that may have occurred during the reporting period.

Oversight of External Service Providers

• Sources Service providers for specific campus maintenance, security and hygiene needs and negotiates the required Service Level Agreements (SLA's) with the selected Service Providers in collaboration with management.
• Checks all Service Providers health and safety compliance and manages non-compliance.
• Supervises all external service providers to ensure that they are meeting the agreed SLA requirements, including but not limited to: Security, Canteen, Landscaping, Cleaners, Hygiene, Ad Hoc - Air Conditioners, Surveillance Cameras etc.
• Monitors service providers SLA's on an on-going basis and addresses any non-compliance directly with the relevant service provider management member/s.
• Schedules preventative maintenance provided by service providers.
• Oversees onsite building, renovations and changes to layouts as provided by service providers.

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

• Ensures that fire equipment is maintained in line with safety regulations and requirements.
• Performs weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections in line with Group Policies and Procedures and legislative requirements.
• Receives and reviews all campus incident reports and sends them to the National Business Development Manager detailing what happened and how it was dealt with including any action taken to address any risks identified if applicable.
• Schedules maintenance for cameras and alarm systems to ensure that these systems are always in good working order.
• Tests alarms monthly in line with insurance compliance requirements.
• Holds the role of the campus Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) representative and manages the EHS file for the campus in line with Group Policies and Procedures and legislative requirements.
• Receives daily lock up report once check lists has been done, e.g. ensuring all lights are off, air conditioners off, checklist adhered to every night.
• Oversees all campus EHS audits and ensures that the audit results are maintained at the highest levels.
• Reviews and tracks EHS committee training requirements on an ongoing basis to ensure that there are always trained committee members available on campus and arranges training for committee members with registered training service providers as and when required.
• Ensures compliance with all EHS policies and procedures on campus and performs all EHS reporting duties.
• Oversees the campus EHS Committee, compiles all EHS committee meeting agendas and action reports and ensures that the committee members all perform the duties required of them.

Competencies required:

• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Planning
• Organising
• Analytical
• Communication
• Interpersonal

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of a National Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 4 / Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
• Higher Certificate / Occupational Certificate Level 5 in Project Management (NQF Level 5) - advantageous. 

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years Facilities experience.

Special Requirement:

• Driver's License.

Preference may be given to EE candidates

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The IIE's Varsity College, Pietermaritzburg Campus has a vacancy for a Results Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Credit Accumulation 

• Assists with the capturing of students' automatic credits on the academic system
• Ensures that all data entries for the summative assessment calculation have been complied with
• Ensures that the summative assessment outcome is correct and thereafter is responsible for the release of these results on the student portal

Post Assessment Mark Collation 

• Co-ordinates the marking process with lecturers and ensures these marking deadlines are adhered to and managed according to the timeline
• Co-ordinates the marking deadlines with the relevant Programme Manager to ensure there are no delays in the process
• Ensures that result capture sheets are emailed to lecturers timeously for electronic completion
• Captures the results / imports result capture sheets into the academic system
• Completes regular audits on all activity logs relating to the marking process and ensures that all scripts are accounted for at any given point in time
• Ensures that all Integrated Curriculum Engagement (ICE) results are captured by the lecturer outside the system
• Facilitates the process of Individual Integrated Curriculum Engagement (ICE) task marking by managing the milestone dates with lecturers
• Proactively applies early detection mechanisms to ensure that student queries relating to results discrepancies are minimal during peak assessment time
• Verifies scripts received against the marks captured on the mark sheet for the Online Centre and submits the mark sheet to the Online Centre for processing on the academic system thereafter

Cumulative Assessment Mark Release (Formative) 

• Captures all formative assessment results
• Compiles the Question by Question analysis when requested
• Ensures that all results entries captured for the Cumulative Assessment (CASS) calculation have been complied with
• Ensures that the cumulative assessment determination results also include ICE (Integrated Curriculum Engagement) assessment results

Internal Moderation

• Supports the campus Academic department in accessing scripts required for the internal moderation and decentralised marking process, as well as for the marking centre
• Assists with the selecting and scanning of scripts for moderation and completing the activity logs pertaining to the steps involved in results processing, moderation and storage of an assessment
• Liaises with the relevant Programme Manager responsible for deciding which scripts are moderated, and once confirmed, prepares all documents required for the moderation process to take place
• Updates the Internal Moderation Tracking Grid accurately and timeously

External Moderation 

• Assists with scanning necessary scripts and uploading them on to the moderation tracking system and assigning this to the relevant Central Academic Team (CAT) member
• Completes the Moderation Control Sheet (MCS) to be included with every set of External moderation
• Ensures that the Moderation Control Sheet (MCS) and scripts/Portfolios of Evidence (POE's) are attached and assigned to the relevant Central Academic Team (CAT) and the Head of Programme (HOP) outcome is actioned correctly as per the release instruction on the MCS at campus level
• Updates the External Moderation Tracking Grid accurately and timeously

Post Assessment Mark Release  

• Ensures that results are captures accurately against the script
• Ensures that results capturing is up-to-date and released timeously on the system for students to view their system
• Notifies students with overdue accounts of supplementary entry requirements where applicable

Script Viewing and Remarks 

• Identifies and co-ordinates script viewing requests made on The Student Hub reports and informs the Academic department to arrange a viewing appointment with the student
• Identifies and co-ordinates remark requests made on The Hub and checks that payment has been made in respect and co-ordinates the remark with an appropriate marker thereafter
• Follows up on the remark process to ensure that it happens within the allotted time
• Ensures that the correct outcome is applied once the remark has been completed and returned to the Results Centre as per policy
• Flags any marking discrepancies or concerns with regards to moderation and remarks with the relevant Academic staff member
• Responsible for the archiving of scripts and Portfolios of Evidence (POE's) for on and off site storage in line with the policy

Team Support & General

• Assists with campus specific projects/ events (e.g Graduation, Open Day etc)
• Collaborates with all departs on campus to facilitate optimal
• Complies with The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to Results Centre

Competencies Required:

• Advanced Interpersonal and Communications skills
• Computer and System Proficiency
• Planning & Time Management Skills
• Results Driven and able to handle pressure
• Highly Ethical
• Systematic with an Eye for Detail
• Advanced Administrative and Organisational skills

Minimum Education Requirements:

•  Minimum of a Higher Certificate (NQF level 5), National Diploma (NQF level 6) or above advantageous

Minimum Work Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience

Preference may be given to EE candidates

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Programme Manager: School of Education

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College Pretoria Campus has a part-time lecturer vacancy available for the School of Education for the 2023 academic year: 

• Lecturer: Northern Sotho (Independent contractor) - FALN6111, IFAN6211 and IFAN6311

Competencies Required:

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness and dynamism
• Understanding of customer service in education
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively

Minimum Qualification Requirements: 

• Minimum Requirement: An Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF level 8 qualification) in Northern Sotho 

Minimum Work Experience Requirements: 

• Teaching experience in Northern Sotho 

 Please note:

• Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:00
• CVs should be a maximum of two pages
• On your covering page, please specify your availability to lecture, as well as the subject areas in which you are qualified to lecture
• Provide a motivational letter as well as certified copies of your transcript(s), qualifications, and ID
• Where applicable, details of work permit must be included in your application
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status

Any applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

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Programme Manager: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Sandton Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer in Criminology (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)

• Bachelor of Social Sciences – Criminology

Key Performance Areas

• Lecturing in the form of either face-to-face sessions with students and/or online sessions;
• Invigilation of formative assessment as may be required;
• Diligent preparation for lectures, including preparation of in-class activities;
• Marking and providing constructive feedback to students on all assessments;
• Review of module/ subject material on the prescribed template.

Competencies required:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Online Technology & Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Effective Classroom Management
• Open to Development

Minimum Education Requirements:

• An Honours degree in Criminology (preferably a Masters degree or higher)

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in a tertiary environment
• 3 years minimum Lecturing experience
• Relevant industry experience is essential

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to contact all applicants personally. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.
• Please note that independent contractor positions are part-time, with lecturers taking place between 08:00 and 17:00 on weekdays

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Programme Manager: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Sandton Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer in Psychology (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)

• Bachelor of Social Sciences – Psychology

Key Performance Areas

• Lecturing in the form of either face-to-face sessions with students and/or online sessions;
• Invigilation of formative assessment as may be required;
• Diligent preparation for lectures, including preparation of in-class activities;
• Marking and providing constructive feedback to students on all assessments;
• Review of module/ subject material on the prescribed template.

Competencies required:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Online Technology & Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Effective Classroom Management
• Open to Development

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Masters in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or higher)

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in a tertiary environment
• 3 years minimum Lecturing experience
• Relevant industry experience is essential

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to contact all applicants personally. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.
• Please note that independent contractor positions are part-time, with lecturers taking place between 08:00 and 17:00 on weekdays

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Programme Manager: Engineering

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Westville Campus has a vacancy for Lecturers (Independent Contractors) within the following disciplines: 

• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics

Key Performance Areas:

• Preparation, development of assessments, and conducting of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars
• Providing study guidance, learning support, consultation and mentoring of students
• Initiation and development of module materials, including on-line and web-based materials
• Marking and grading of student assessments
• Module coordination and quality assurance
• A range of administrative functions connected to the discipline and modules being taught
• Involvement in relevant committees, workshops, task groups and other activities
• Other duties commensurate to the position as required

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of a completed Master’s degree in the specified discipline/s

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ lecturing experience in a similar higher education role at a tertiary institution

Other Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated capability to lecture, conduct tutorials and seminars at tertiary level in an effective manner in the core courses stipulated at the highest academic level;
• Expertise in e-learning programs such as Blackboard and Moodle;
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum areas being taught at the highest academic level;
• Demonstrated capacity to design, set and evaluate assessments at the appropriate level for the courses stipulated;
• High level of communication skills in verbal, written and electronic modes; and
• Proven high-level administrative abilities.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.

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Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Westville Campus has a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician (Independent Contractor) in the School of Engineering for the first semester in 2023.

Key Performance Areas:
The individual appointed to the role will be responsible for the following Engineering Science Laboratories:

• Civil Engineering
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Engineering Computer Laboratory
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratories, liaising with suppliers to manage the procurement of apparatus and consumables, developing a maintenance plan for the laboratories and ensuring the upkeep of all apparatus and facilities, and working closely with the ITS Department to manage all Engineering-specific software requirements. A comprehensive inventory of all apparatus and consumables must be kept at all times.
• Preparation of laboratories for practicum classes, including preparing all equipment and consumables, providing guidance and support to students during classes, in collaboration with the lecturer, and packing away all equipment after classes. An important responsibility will also be providing health and safety training to all staff and students using the laboratories and ensuring that all occupational health and safety protocols and requirements are met at all times. This will also include training students on the use of equipment during practicum classes and for their research and design projects. The laboratory technician may also be required to assist academic staff with various research projects that require the use of any of these laboratories.
• Additional Responsibilities include managing the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) evidence collection process, which includes the copying, scanning and downloading of assessments and meticulous filing thereof, both digitally and in hard copy, as well as liaising with lecturers and students to have original scripts returned to students.
• The laboratory technician may also be required to fulfil various additional administrative duties, as required by the Programmes.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• An ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Technology degree (or equivalent) within Engineering.
• A candidate who holds an appropriate National Diploma and relevant Occupational Health and Safety certification may also be considered, depending on relevant experience.
• Relevant certification within Occupational Health and Safety, as it relates to Engineering Laboratories.   

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Must have extensive experience of managing Engineering Laboratories.
• Preferred candidates must have working experience of Occupational Health and Safety, specifically around hot work, electrical and chemical hazards and spillage management.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is a Part-time Independent Contractor role.
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.