Requirements for Appointment
Must have:
Minimum six (6) years' cumulative relevant work experience at level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 7 or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution
Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution
Proficiency in the relevant computer applications
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing, maintaining and managing laboratory and field equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, GIS software, and other surveying instruments
Conducting and supervising practical exercises, fieldwork and laboratory sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students
Collecting, processing and analyzing spatial and geospatial data to support teaching, research and applied projects
Ensuring proper functioning, calibration, and maintenance of surveying and GIS equipment, including software and hardware troubleshooting
Supervising and mentoring junior staff, students, and attachees engaged in laboratory or field work
Maintaining accurate laboratory and field records, including inventories, consumables and quality assurance documentation
Ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper handling of equipment and data during laboratory and field activities
Supporting research projects, mapping and geospatial analysis, providing technical expertise and guidance
Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time