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Technical Assistant - Department Computer Science and Informatics

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Nov 1, 2017

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Sector
Science, Computer Science and IT, Information Science and Technology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Job Details

Faculty Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Department Computer Science and Informatics
Technical Assistant (post level 12)

Job ID:  2090

 

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Maintain computers.
  • Install new computers.
  • Install software.
  • Solve technical problems during CSIL practical sessions and tests.
  • Liaise with other technical assistants of the Computer Science and Informatics Department, as well as with technical personnel of ICT Services.
  • Supervise tutors and students in the computer laboratory.
  • Install and maintain a computerised CSIL administrative system.
  • Report weekly on all laboratory equipment.
  • Control stock of equipment in South Campus computer laboratory.
  • Responsible for technical maintenance of the ECLA assessment system.

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    Inherent requirements:

    • Grade 12
    • Applicable NQF 5 technical computer and network related qualifications.
    • Two (2) to three (3) years’ relevant work experience.

     

    Required competencies:

    • Applicable technical computer and network related skills.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University's richly diverse working environment.
    • Business Acumen.
    • Results Orientated.
    • Strategic Thinking.
    • Leading.
    • Building Coalitions.

     

    Recommendations:

    • Knowledge of the ECLA assessment system.

     

    Assumption of duties:

    1 January 2018

     

    Closing date:

    1 November 2017

     

    Salary:

    The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3687/ 9961/3039/3221.

     

    Fringe benefits:

    (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits

     

    General:

    The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department / division.

    Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

  • A detailed curriculum vitae.
  • Copies of all academic records.
  • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
  • A copy of your identity document (ID).
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    Applications that are incomplete, or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.  Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

     

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