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LABORATORY ASSISTANT (2 CONTRACT POSITIONS)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 

LABORATORY ASSISTANT (2 CONTRACT POSITIONS) 

VACANCY NO: FOS/CH01/2024

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) participate in general laboratory preparations; (ii) assist in stock taking; (iii) participate in general housekeeping; (iv) participate in the preparation and allocation of student lockers and keep records of all breakages. 

Requirements: Candidates should have (i) COSC or BGCSE (Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education) with credits in Mathematics and Chemistry; (ii) Strong sense of neatness and organization. 

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and three (3) reference letters. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-2454/2969; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail:  fosvacancies@ub.ac.bw  

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 117 at Block 233 (233/117).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted                                                                 

Closing date: 27 March 2024

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