1.
VACANCY NO. FSc/ES/T/1/2012: TECHNICIAN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to:
i.
Work with soils, water and
vegetation analysis
ii.
Organise clean and tidy
equipment/laboratory/workshop
iii.
Ensure that the right equipment
and materials are available for laboratory/workshop classes and move equipment
in the department to areas where they will be used
iv.
Issue materials, tools,
components and equipment to students
v.
Take incoming deliveries to
their respective storage spaces
vi.
Assist in the training and
supervision of subordinate junior staff
vii.
Regularly check and repair
equipment
viii.
Perform any other duty as
assigned by the Senior Technicians
Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a two (2)
year Diploma or Certificate in one of the following subject: Chemistry,
Biology, Science Laboratory Technology or related field OR at least 3 years of service at
a level of assistant technician (excluding
the period of full time study) and a record of outstanding service. Experience
in working in a soil or water laboratory will be an added advantage.
2.
VACANCY NO. FSc/DC/T/5/2012: TECHNICIAN (GLASSBLOWING) IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to:
i.
Do fabrication, modification,
general repairs of laboratory glassware e.g. burettes, flasks, specialised
scientific glassware
ii.
Operate the glassblowing lathe
with its accessories
iii.
Provide glassblowing services
to the faculties of Science, education, Engineering and Technology e.t.c.
iv.
The candidate should be able to
use glassblowing services to generate income for the University
Requirements
Applicants
should have a minimum of a two (2) year Diploma or Certificate in or equivalent
qualifications in Scientific Glassblowing OR
at least 3 years of service at a level of assistant technician (Glassblowing)
excluding the period of full time study and a record of outstanding service.
Good practical skills and communication skills.
Remuneration: the
University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Applications,
full up-to-date CVs, certified true copies of educational certificates and
three references should be addressed to:
The Manager
Human Resources
Faculty of Science
Private Bag 00704
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: 355 2454
Fax: 318 5097
E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to
office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).
Closing
date: 20th April 2012
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
