Website Department of Higher Education and Training
The Department of Higher Education and Training is one of the departments of the South African government. It oversees universities and other post-secondary education in South Africa.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 12/NCV/N3, Trade certificate (Electrician), Driver’s licence. At least 1 year of working experience in the electrical field.
DUTIES :
- Ensure that tools and spare parts are available and ready for use. Conduct minor electrical maintenance in the workshop. Support Artisan/facilitators with technical tasks when preparing for learner practical. Perform small scale electrical installations. Test and repair various electrical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality. Clean electrical equipment regularly to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Identify and document defects and perform required tasks to address them. Ensure that tools and spare parts are available and ready for use. The workshop Assistant is responsible for maintaining high quality instructional support, help maintain a safe workshop environment and ensure the proper care of all equipment and its essentials.
- In addition, the workshop Assistant will oversee the daily operations of the workshop. Work closely with Electrical Engineering Senior Lecturer and lecturers. Assist the lecturers in the preparation of class and workshop teaching aids. Assist students as directed by the lecturers with the development of appropriate instructional materials.
- Assist Senior Lecturer and lecturers in maintaining inventory. Provide a safe environment for the students and monitor the workshop to ensure proper care and security of all materials and equipment. Assist lecturers with the supervision of students in the workshop. Ensure that all teaching materials and equipment are available for class use. Under supervision of the Senior Lecturer, assist with the special needs students.
- Participate in professional development activities offered by the department and/or by the college. Work a flexible schedule as determined by the Senior lecturer activities. Serve as a tutor for students. Follow the proper procedures for requesting instructional supplies, expendable supplies, and turn in timesheets on a timely basis.
- Assist in purchasing of equipment and consumables. Support the recruitment activities of the College by participating in career days and other activities to promote the College’s programs and curricula. Follow the academic calendar and other policies and procedures adopted by the Academic Development Committee.
- Provide information and/or data to the requesting officer so that proper reports may be completed and filed with the proper educational agency, funding agency, or accrediting agency. Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Lecturer, Head of Department and Campus Manager.