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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY 
 
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 
 
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY 
 
INTERNAL ADVERT 
 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a newly established university providing holistic Health Sciences Education, and is situated at Ga-Rankuwa. The following position(s) is/are currently available. 
 
Principal Technical Officer (1 Post) 
Ref: 42/2019/JSM/P9 

 
The incumbent will be responsible for co-ordination of all undergraduate student practicals including training of demonstrators, pre-lectures, setting and marking of practical tests; and the administration of practical marks. He/She will report to the HOD, and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below: 
 
REQUIREMENTS
 Must have at least a BSc Honours, preferably in Physiology or Biochemistry 
 Minimum of two (2) years’ experience of working in a practical laboratory environment 
 Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, working with students 
 Good background in Physiology and or Biochemistry and related practicals 
 Experience in general laboratory administrative duties 
 Experience in monitoring of stock levels, including replenishments 
 Ability to work in a team 
 
 
COMPETENCIES
 Fully computer literate and able to use software like Word, PowerPoint and Excel 
 Good communication skills 
 Good presentation skills 
 Good interpersonal skills 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Responsible for the logistics of developing teaching material for undergraduate students 
• Set up Physiology practicals for undergraduate students 
• Complete requisitions for orders 
• Control laboratory stock and replenish “in use” consumables from stocks 
• Assist with the specimen labelling, storage and retrieval for practical 
• Assist in the departmental research projects 
• Lecturing and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students 
• Draw departmental teaching rosters and necessary preparations for student teaching sessions including seminars, tutorials etc. 
• Handle incoming calls from students and record messages. 
• Maintain efficient record keeping systems and archiving of records within areas of responsibility 
• Handle any other administrative duties to support teaching activities 
• Perform duties as may be assigned by the HOD or designee 
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU 



Closing date: 8 July 2019 
 
Application from Employment Agencies will not be considered. 
 
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr JS Mahlaola, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204. 
 
The applications must be posted OR hand delivered (put in an application box) to: 
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi street, Ga-rankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P.O Box, 68, MEDUNSA, 0204 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3906. 
 
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.