Job vacancy Laboratory Technician - Civil Engineering at Lerotholi Polytechnic

POST TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN-CIVIL ENGINEERING

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: ACADEMIC – SCHOOL OF THE BUILT-ENVIRONMENT

REPORTS TO: HEAD OF PROGRAMME

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Head of Programme, the Laboratory Technician shall supervise students while conducting a variety of Civil Engineering tests, field work and be responsible for the efficient management, security & safety and cleanliness of the equipment, laboratories and workshops.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The key duties of the post are as follows :-

Supervise students during laboratory and field work, and enforces adherence to safety precautions.

Prepares equipment or materials needed for engineering surveying and laboratory practicals in advance.

Marks laboratory and fieldwork reports and submits marks to concerned lecturers.

Prepares and keeps inventory of all equipment and materials in the laboratories for security and stock-control purposes.

Purchases and manages use of laboratory consumables.

Reports on obsolete equipment, facilitates repair and initiates purchase of new laboratory equipment.

Supervises and demonstrates safe usage of equipment to the students to comply with both statutory and Lerotholi Polytechnic health and safety policies.

Maintains a clean and safe workshop environment and is the designated custodian for assigned laboratory space.

Secures all laboratory equipment, tools and facilities to safeguard against theft and vandalism.

Prepares accidents and incidents report.

Invigilates tests and examinations.

Supports work using innovative and sustainable building materials.

Performs any other duties as assigned.

NB* Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

Experience

• Two years professional working experience in Civil Engineering Surveying, Laboratory works and Construction Site.

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Be able to work with students from different backgrounds.
• Be willing to supervise students for extra – mural activities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONQUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Knowledge and skills Required:

• Strong background in the following courses:
  • Material Testing
  • Engineering / Land  Surveying
  • Computer Skills

• Good Verbal and written Communication skills
• Supervisory skills

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should hand-deliver their detailed applications to the LP Human Resources Office which is situated at the Administration 1 Building. The applications should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of Educational Certificates and academic transcripts on or before Friday, 15th MARCH, 2024 at 1500 hours.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary  

Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee

Lerotholi Polytechnic

P.O. Box 16

Maseru 100

Lesotho

8 Jun, 2024 (40 days left)