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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
Herbarium:
- Assisting in pest management and fumigation of herbarium when needed;
- Mounting plant specimens and labels; accurate sorting and filing of herbarium specimens;
- Monitoring plant presses and materials and keep record of herbarium supplies;
- Monitoring the recycling bins in the herbarium.
Lab Maintenance:
- Cleaning laboratories when required, as well as basic servicing of specialist equipment where required, and monitor chemical waste and its disposal;
- Maintaining microtome blades/reagents/consumables;
- Fetching and delivering chemicals and other materials ordered, as required and monitoring of storage areas, especially glass store;
- Maintaining laboratory microscopes;
- Supporting other staff in activities relating to undergraduate/postgraduate laboratory management.
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Teaching and Research Support:
- Assisting staff and postgraduates with plant diversity – related activities, including field trips;
- Assisting in the preparation for plant diversity practicals, including preparation/maintenance of microscopes and plant containers.
Administration:
- Assisting with administration of in the Herbarium and Biodiversity Section (e.g. copying documents, articles; general admin; ring-binding of documents);
- Assisting with organising Herbarium library and Auditorium reading room (sorting of magazines; keep books in a systematic order);
- Assisting with logistics during departmental functions, seminars and exhibits;
- Acting as main messenger for the department, when required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 10;
- At least one year’s experience in working with plants, cleaning laboratories, filing and organising plant specimens;
- Basic mechanical maintenance skills.
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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- A passion for plants;
- Methodical and organised;
- Good communication skills;
- Basic mechanical skills.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Matric with English and Biology;
- Experience in herbarium work;
- Competence in computers (MS Office suite of software);
- Drivers licence (Code 08).
PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
In applying for this post, please attach:
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
Closing Date: 03/30/2022
HOW TO APPLY
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