Assistant Technical and Infrastructure Support Officer (Post Level 11)

Department Description / Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Science

Department of Biochemistry

Assistant Technical and Infrastructure Support Officer (Post Level 11)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. NW01 / 245 / 1025

The Department of Biochemistry at Stellenbosch University (SU) spans across two buildings and includes nine postgraduate research laboratories an undergraduate teaching laboratory and multiple offices general-use areas storerooms and external facilities.

The Assistant Technical and Infrastructure Support Officer will be responsible for the efficient daily operation maintenance and safety of the Departments facilities equipment and the building in which it is situated.

The incumbent will report directly to the Departmental Manager and work closely with Facilities Management contractors service providers and departmental staff.

The incumbent will also provide the necessary support to the Departments research and teaching activities.

Duties / Pligte

Infrastructure and Facilities Support

• Acting as the main liaison between the Department of Biochemistry Facilities Management and contractors for all infrastructure-related matters.
• Identifying and addressing maintenance issues across the Department (plumbing electricity gas doors windows paint flooring etc.).
• Logging maintenance requests via the Universitys online system (Planon) following up on outstanding issues and confirming task completion.
• Coordinating and monitoring contractor work on-site and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinating annual service of fume hoods fire safety equipment relevant filters etc. as scheduled by Facilities Management.
• Accompanying contractors during inspections and surveys and providing advice as needed.
• Overseeing availability of critical departmental resources including various gasses ethanol and liquid nitrogen.
• Managing the logistics for cleaning tasks.

Equipment Maintenance and Logistics

Safety and Emergency Management

Departmental Support

Building Management

Job Requirements / Pos Vereistes

Recommendation / Aanbeveling

How To Apply / Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.

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 referees) must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE ATUSING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

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Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries / Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post : Ms G Gerstner on or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration / benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process : Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Children Activity,Baan,English Language,Accounting And Auditing,Database,Dynamics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1