FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
CHIEF TECHNICIAN
VACANCY NO: IRC949
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for: (i) Supervision of all Technical staff to insure that their daily targets are met. (ii) Ensuring that technical staffs are well informed with the current experimental setups (undergraduate and graduate). (iii)Maintaining high standards and productivity in laboratories/workshops (iv) Instructing the team to demonstrate the use of laboratory/workshop equipment and experimental techniques to staff and students / practical classes. (v)Preparing the annual budget and advising academic staff on new experiments, purchasing of materials/ machinery and the state of practical classes and projects. (vi)Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department such as compiling, photocopying and distributing tests and exams for all year groups, end of year examinations. (vii) Co-ordinating the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advise in the practical needs of the curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and technical staff outside the department. (viii)Working with department technicians to design, construct, repair and modify apparatus and experiments and be able to assist graduate research as required. (ix) Carrying out risk assessments for technical activities on a daily basis. (x) Ensuring that laboratories are secured when a member of academic staff is not present. (xi) Ensuring proper storage and accessibility of equipment and materials when needed during experimental sessions and safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances.
Requirements: A higher Diploma or Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and/or Physics and Electronics and/or instrumentation, or related discipline with extensive experience in running and managing of Physics Laboratories and budget preparations, at least five years post qualification work experience, at least three years at a level of Senior Technician (excluding the period of full-time study) and a record of outstanding service and excellent administrative and supervisory abilities with adequate IT skills.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply: Letters of application are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Quote the vacancy number of the post applied for. Provide a full and up-to-date CV (including telephone, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and names and addresses, of three referees. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the below address, before the stipulated closing date. Applications should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone. Botswana. Tel: (267) 3552969; Fax (267) 3185097; e-mail fosvacancies@ub.ac.bw
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office No. 135 at Block 233.
N.B Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 21st April 2021