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Technical Assistant

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jul 18, 2017

Job Details

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY, DIVISION: BIOKINETICS AND SPORT SCIENCE

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 11

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above 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:

  • Organise, prepare and present practical classes;

  • Assist students during practical classes;

    Mark assignments/worksheets/practical tests;

    Process student marks;

    Provide research- and teaching assistance to lecturers;

    Plan research studies in conjunction with the project leader;

    Collect and process data;

    Operationally manage the clinical platform(s) of the Division of Biokinetics and Sport Science;

    Management and maintenance of practical teaching equipment of the Division of Biokinetics and Sport Science;

    General administrative support in the Division.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Honours in Biokinetics and/or Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent;

    Registration with the Health Professions Council of South as biokineticist (if applicable);

    At least three years’ practice experience in Biokinetics and/or Sport and Exercise Science;

    Research experience with exposure to a variety of research techniques.

 

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

    Computer skills including MS Office, (Word, Excel, Power Point), Reference Manager/ Endnote, email and internet;

    Appropriate language and communication skills.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

    Master’s degree in Biokinetics and/or Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent;

    Experience in Biokinetics practice management (if applicable);

    Experience in Sport Science unit management (if applicable);

    Experience in presenting practicals to undergraduate students e.g. Sport practicals, sport specific testing, biokinetic related assessment and programme prescription;

    Experience in the processing of student marks;

    Teaching experience;

    Independent research experience.

 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

 

Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.

In applying for this post, please attach:

  • A comprehensive CV;

  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

 

Closing date: 18 July 2017

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

Enquiries:  Prof AM Joubert, Tel: (012) 319 2246

 

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2017, 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.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.

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