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Irrigation Engineering Technician/Senior Irrigation Technician; Irrigation Engineering (1 Post)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Department of Crop & Soil Sciences
Irrigation Engineering Technician/Senior Irrigation Technician; Irrigation Engineering (1 Post)
Duties And Responsibilities
• Train and supervises junior staff in the proper work methods/procedures and in the preparation of practicals for students.
• Demonstrates the use of topographical surveying equipment, mapping and drawing equipment/instruments, farm machinery and equipment, hydrological instruments GIS to students.
• Assists lecturing staff carrying out research/projects by setting up apparatus and preparing required materials/chemicals (where appropriate).
• Assists students in carrying out work related to projects.
• Assists in the operation, maintenance and repair of irrigation equipment.
• Deputises in the absence of the Chief Technician (where appropriate).
• Organises and coordinates practicals for students/Lecturers as per schedule.
• Carries out any other duties assigned to him by the Head of Department.
Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications
• Ideally, the successful candidate should possess a Bachelor of Sciences (Hons) Degree in Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources or Natural Resources Management with a degree class of 2.1 or better with 3 years work experience. Successful candidates will be expected to organise all practical sessions. In addition the incumbent will be expected to assist academic staff with their research projects. He/she must demonstrate commitment to self-advancement within the academic and research environment of the University.
Job Summary
Job Type
Full Time
Category
Technician
Closing Date
March 4, 2022
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply APPLICATIONS Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to [email protected]. The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, transcripts, Birth Certificate and National Identity Card