Position Summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: Laboratory Location: Mafikeng - Capital City Contract: Permanent Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. Introduction NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000698 VACANCY: SENIOR VETERINARY LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN) PEROMNES: P10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Job Description PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Veterinary laboratory technologist: analyse samples, train students, participate in QC, accreditation process. Key Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day Animal Health veterinary Laboratory activities. Conduct student practical (Laboratory techniques). Training of staff and students on veterinary laboratory techniques and analysis . Ensure quality analysis and control of results submitted for analysis. Participate in the Implementation and maintenance of laboratory quality control system (QC). Ensure implementation and maintenance of laboratory accreditation with DAFF and SANAS. Participate in teaching, research, and publication. Minimum Requirements A bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) in Veterinary Microbiology. Professional registration with SAVC. Experience A minimum of three (3) years' experience in veterinary microbiology, veterinary parasitology, and water, milk microbiology, udder health. ADDED ADVANTAGE A MSc (NQF level 9) in Veterinary Technology / microbiology. A working experience in molecular microbiology. Key Functional/ Technical Competencies Work in a Veterinary laboratory. Sound Knowledge of veterinary microbiology. Management of Veterinary Laboratory. Participation in laboratory accreditation experience. Training experience of staff and students in veterinary laboratory. Key Behavioural Competencies Ability to work in group. Ability to work under pressure. REMUNERATION The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Mulunda Mwanza, Tel No: 018 389-2700 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457 CLOSING DATE: 15 March 2024 COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.