Title of Position: Senior Officer
Post Number: 8026937
Faculty/Department: University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Earth Science
Type of Position: Permanent – Full Time
Length of Contract Period: N/A
Location: Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date: 22/3/2024
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa, for making quality education accessible to all South Africans, and for developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, supportive faculty dedicated to teaching, research, and student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to contribute significantly to the Faculty’s development.
The Department of Earth Sciences offers Applied Geology and Environmental & Water Sciences degree programmes. The successful candidate will join the Department’s Environmental & Water Sciences Section but will serve both sections of the Department, adding expertise in fieldwork, laboratory and sample management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
- Coordinate and organize undergraduate and postgraduate field trips.
- Manage the Department’s teaching collection.
- Oversee the maintenance of Departmental equipment.
- Manage the Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and geochemistry laboratories.
- Provide IT and computer related support to the department.
Minimum Requirements
- BSc Honours in Geology or Earth Sciences.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated ability in managing laboratories and facilities.
- Demonstrated ability in handling the logistics and organizing of undergraduate and postgraduate field trips.
- Be willing to undertake 4×4 driver’s training.
Required competencies:
- Excellent technical and maintenance skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
- Student-focused approach.
- Coaching and mentoring skills.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline.
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
