First Instructor - Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

First Instructor

Peromnes Post Level 09

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:
• Management, control and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Design, build and troubleshoot specialized electronic circuits for testing purposes.
• Calibrate system transducers according to international standards.
• Execute specialized test projects.
• Data-analysis using appropriate software.
• Write test report.
• Teach and support students in test execution/experiments.
• Acquisition of quotations and purchasing of specialized equipment.
• Uphold and develop ethos of professionalism and excellence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years appropriate (T3, T4 or BTech) technical education.
• (Technikon or University)
• Field of specialization: Megatronics, Process Instruments, Electronics.
• At least three years of directly relevant experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Previous technical teaching experience
• Previous exposure to research environment.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Matlab programming
• Labview programming
• Communication and problemsolving skills
• Familiar with Health and Safety Act.
• Ten years of relevant experience.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R386 776.57 to R604 251.16 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University's contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE: 8 December 2020

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs E Greyling contact person, Tel: (012) 420 2100 / email estelle.greyling@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and contact person, Ms T Evans Tel: (012) 3104 or email tersia.evans@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2021 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.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.