UKZN Senior Mechanical Technician, Chemical Engineering (Fixed Term) 2026
University of KwaZulu-Natal
UKZN seeks a Senior Mechanical Technician for Chemical Engineering at Howard College, Durban. This fixed-term laboratory and workshop role closes 16 October 2026.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has re-advertised a Senior Technician (Mechanical), Peromnes Grade 9, in the School of Engineering’s Chemical Engineering discipline at Howard College Campus. Reference SENGST05/2026. The fixed-term appointment ends on 31 December 2026.
The technician will design, manufacture and construct equipment for teaching and research, operate workshop machinery, and service, maintain and calibrate workshop and laboratory equipment. The role also advises academic staff and students on materials and project manufacture. UKZN says remuneration follows its standard rates of pay but does not give a salary figure in the notice.
Applicants need Matric, NTC4 and a recognised trade qualification in fitting and turning, toolmaking or millwright work; six years of trade or artisan experience; and a valid unendorsed driver’s licence. Shortlisted candidates must undergo a practical skills test, including workshop machinery, fine-tolerance lathe work and more than one type of welding.
Complete the relevant UKZN Support application form available through the university Vacancies site or attached to the official notice. Send the completed form to deanofengineering@ukzn.ac.za, clearly stating reference SENGST05/2026 in the email subject. Applications close 16 October 2026. For enquiries or the job profile, contact Dudley Naidoo at naidoodc@ukzn.ac.za or 031-260-1126.
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Benefits
UKZN states that remuneration will follow the university’s standard rates of pay. No salary figure is given in the notice.
Eligibility summary
Applicants need Matric, NTC4 and a recognised trade qualification in fitting and turning, toolmaking or millwright work. The official notice does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Six years of trade or artisan experience and a valid unendorsed driver’s licence. Applicants should be able to use workshop machinery and hand tools, work to fine tolerances on a lathe, perform metal fabrication using more than one welding type, and understand occupational health and safety. Shortlisted candidates undergo a skills test.
Documents required
Completed UKZN Support application form with reference SENGST05/2026 in the email subject line. The form is attached to the official notice.
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