Technical Officer (Post Level 10)

Department Description/Departement BeskrywingFaculty of ScienceDepartment of BiochemistryTechnical Officer (Post Level 10)(Stellenbosch Campus)Ref. NW01/285/1125The Department of Biochemistry is a research-intensive department in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) with 13 academic and 12 administrative and technical support staff members. We teach undergraduate modules contributing to several undergraduate degree programmes in the Faculties of Science and Agrisciences, with second year level Biochemistry modules servicing more than 700 students.The training of students at honours, masters and doctoral level is one of our core activities, with between 80 to 100 students being registered for postgraduate studies in a given year. The incumbent will report directly to the Departmental Manager and will provide support to a Senior Technical Officer responsible for presenting the second-year practicals. In addition, the incumbent will be involved with the preparation and technical support for the third-year practicals. The incumbent will also work with the academic staff teaching the corresponding modules to provide the necessary administrative and technical support to the Department's undergraduate teaching activities.Fakulteit NatuurwetenskappeDepartement BiochemieTegniese Beampte (Posvlak 10)(Stellenbosch-kampus)Verw. NW01/285/1125Die Departement Biochemie is 'n navorsingsintensiewe departement in die Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) met 13 akademiese en 12 administratiewe en tegniese steundienspersoneel. Ons onderrig voorgraadse modules wat bydra tot verskeie voorgraadse graadprogramme in die Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe, asook die Fakulteit AgriWetenskappe. Biochemie word as diensmodule op tweedejaarsvlak aan meer as 700 studente onderrig.Die opleiding van nagraadse studente op honneurs-, meestersgraad- en doktorale vlak is een van ons hoofaktiwiteite en ons het jaarliks tussen 80 tot 100 geregistreerde nagraadse studente. Die posbekleër sal direk aan die Departementele Bestuurder rapporteer en ondersteuning verleen aan 'n Senior Tegniese Beampte wat verantwoordelik is vir die aanbieding van die tweedejaarpraktika.Die posbekleër sal ook betrokke wees by die voorbereiding en tegniese ondersteuning van die derdejaarspraktika.Die posbekleër sal met die akademiese personeel saamwerk wat die ooreenstemmende modules onderrig om die nodige administratiewe en tegniese ondersteuning aan die Departement se voorgraadse onderrigaktiwiteite te bied.Duties/Pligte General management of the Biochemistry undergraduate teaching laboratories. Responsible for prior planning and preparation of undergraduate practicals, as well as providing technical support during the practicals in order to ensure the effective execution thereof. Providing administrative support of specific undergraduate modules in Biochemistry, including administration of notes, assessments, rosters, group and venue scheduling, marks and the online STEMLearn (e-learning) platform. Responsible for responding to student queries on administrative matters related to specific modules, both online and in person as required. Managing (including ordering and/or maintenance) of materials, stocks and equipment required in the teaching laboratories. Maintaining laboratory inventory(ies). Financial management of the budget allocated to undergraduate teaching activities. Maintaining and managing safe research practices. Co-managing the departmental chemical inventory system (CISPRO). Die algemene bestuur van Biochemie se voorgraadse onderriglaboratoriums. Verantwoordelik vir vooraf beplanning en voorbereiding van voorgraadse praktika, en bied ook tegniese ondersteuning tydens die praktika ten einde die effektiewe uitvoering daarvan te verseker. Bied administratiewe steun aan spesifieke voorgraadse modules in Biochemie, wat administrasie van notas, assesserings, roosters, groep- en lokaalskedulering, punte en die aanlyn STEMLearn (e-leer) platform insluit. Verantwoordelik vir terugvoer op studentenavrae rakende administratiewe kwessies voortvloeiend uit spesifieke voorgraadse modules- aanlyn, asook in persoon soos nodig. Die bestuur (insluitend bestelling en / of instandhouding) van materiaal, voorraad en toerusting soos benodig in die onderriglaboratoriums. Die byhou van die laboratoriuminventaris(se). Finansiële bestuur van die begroting toegeken vir voorgraadse onderrigaktiwiteite. Instandhouding en bestuur van veilige navorsingspraktyke. Mede-bestuur van die departementele chemikalieë-inventarissisteem (CISPRO). Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes BSc(Hons) degree in Biochemistry or related scientific field (NQF level 8), with at least two years' proven experience in the management of a scientific laboratory environment, OR an appropriate qualification in Biochemistry or related scientific field at minimum NQF level 7 with at least five years' proven experience in the management of a scientific laboratory environment. Proven ability to effectively perform administrative tasks, including record-keeping, data processing and stock management. Proven proficiency in the use of software packages such as the MS Office platform and web-based content management tools. Basic knowledge of occupational safety, as applicable to a teaching laboratory. Proven ability to work independently and also as part of a team. Demonstrable excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Good interpersonal skills. The ability to engage with large student groups. HonsBSc-graad in Biochemie of verwante wetenskaplike vakgebied (NKR-vlak 8) met minstens twee jaar se bewese ervaring met die bestuur van 'n wetenskaplike laboratoriumomgewing, OF 'n toepaslike kwalifikasie in Biochemie of verwante wetenskaplike vakgebied op minstens NKR-vlak 7 met minstens vyf jaar se bewese ervaring in die bestuur van 'n wetenskaplike laboratoriumomgewing. Bewese vermoë om administratiewe take doeltreffend uit te voer, wat rekordhouding, dataverwerking en voorraadbestuur insluit. Bewese vaardigheid in die gebruik van sagtewarepakkette soos die MS Office platform en webgebaseerde inhoudsbestuurhulpmiddels. Basiese kennis van beroepsveiligheid, soos van toepassing op 'n onderriglaboratorium. Bewese vermoë om onafhanklik te kan werk, asook as deel van 'n span. Bewese, uitstekende mondelinge en skriftelike kommunikasievaardighede in Engels. Goeie interpersoonlikevaardighede. Die vermoë om met groot groepe studente te kan werk. Recommendation/Aanbeveling Experience in a Biochemistry undergraduate teaching environment. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks with good time management. Proof of good planning and organisational skills. Willingness and ability to learn new skills and to improvise and adapt at short notice. Proven experience of Stellenbosch University's various computer systems. Demonstrable proficiency in Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa. Ervaring in 'n voorgraadse Biochemie-onderrigomgewing. Bewese vermoë om veelvuldige take te kan uitvoer met goeie tydsbstuur. Bewys van goeie beplannings- en organisatoriese vaardighede. Bereidwilligheid en die vermoë om nuwe vaardighede aan te leer en om te improviseer en aan te pas op kort kennisgewing. Bewese ervaring van die Universiteit Stellenbosch se verskeie rekenaarstelsels. Bewese vaardigheid in Afrikaans en/of isiXhosa. How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen#PSSThe University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references) , must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.Apply online at by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to undergo medical screening to determine whether they be fit to work in those occupations.If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is tot gelyke indiensneming (GI) verbind, en aanstellings word ooreenkomstig die institusionele GI-plan gemaak.Die Universiteit Stellenbosch behou die reg voor om nie 'n aanstelling te maak nie.U aansoek moet vergesel wees van 'n volledige curriculum vitae (met die name en e-posadresse van minstens drie referente) en moet die Universiteit voor of op die sluitingsdatum in die advertensie bereik.Doen aanlyn by aansoek deur op " Apply now" regs boaan die bladsy vir die spesifieke vakature te klik.Die Universiteit behou die reg voor om kwalifikasies na te gaan en agtergrondinligting oor alle kandidate in te win.Die Wet op Beroepsgesondheid en Veiligheid vereis dat persone in beroepe met potensiële blootstelling aan sekere gevare (soos geraas, gevaarlike chemiese stowwe en gevaarlike biologiese middels) mediese keuring moet ondergaan om vas te stel of hulle geskik is om in sulke beroepe te werk.Indien u nie binne vier tot ses weke na die sluitingsdatum van die Universiteit verneem nie, aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.Enquiries/NavraeEnquiries about this post : Ms G Gerstner on 021 808 5861, or atEnquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or atNavrae oor hierdie pos : Ms G Gerstner by 021 808 5861, of byNavrae oor vergoeding/voordele en tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum, by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), of 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of byCurrency ZARCommencement Date 01-Feb-2026Closing Date 20-Nov-2025Amount of TravelWork At Home