CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER

(Payclass 10) Department of Geological Science Faculty of Science

The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a Chief Technical Officer position to be responsible for its vehicle
pool, provide maintenance and repair support for analytical instrumentation and laboratory infrastructure in the Geological
Sciences building and fabricate teaching and research equipment.

Requirements for the job:

• A N6 National Technical Certificate, BTech or equivalent, and 5-years’ experience following recognised apprenticeship (or
  7 years total relevant experience) in machining, toolmaking, plumbing/pipefitting or maintaining analytical equipment
  instrumentation.
• Familiarity with operation of lathe and milling machines, as well as ability to weld.
• Demonstrated understanding of the operation and repair of vacuum pumps and similar powered mechanical devices.
• Driver’s licence (Code B)
• Broad knowledge of vehicle operation, maintenance and repair.
• Initiative, independence, ability to problem-solve, and good interpersonal skills.

Basic knowledge of fault finding in electrical equipment will be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage pool of 5 vehicles (bakkies, Kombi) plus trailers and administer usage by Departmental and UCT
  staff.
• Share management of workshop with Principal Technical Officer.
• Maintenance and mechanical repair of scientific instruments and related infrastructure.
• Design and fabrication of teaching and research equipment as required by academic and research staff.
• Liaise with UCT Maintenance and Properties & Services and contractors, regarding upkeep and renovation of the
  Geological Sciences Building.
• Maintenance of physical infrastructure (e.g., water supply, hot water geysers) at Laingsburg Field Station
• Act as Fire and Safety Officer for Geological Sciences Building

The annual cost of employment for 2023, including benefits (where applicable), is between R580 137 and R682 513

For any questions related to the position, you may contact A/Prof. Philip Janney (phil.janney@uct.ac.za)

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Natasha Khan at recruitment06@uct.ac.za

• UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
• Cover letter, and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test.

Telephone: 021 650 3469 Website: http://www.geology.uct.ac.za/
Reference number: E230324 Closing date: 04 October 2023

“UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity
targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets.
Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available
at www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf. “
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

All the best with your applications