Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Faculty

Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->
Engineering and the Built Environment ->
Mechanical Engineering

Campus/ Location

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

9/10/2026

Laboratory Technician to safely prepare, demonstrate, conduct, and evaluate practical classes within a Fluid laboratory.

• Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. A B-Tech degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering is recommended.
• At least Twoyears relevant experience in a laboratory or related environment.
• Machinery maintenance environment will be an added advantage

• Operating Fluid laboratory machines such as hydraulic workbenches, wind tunnel, pumps, Pneumatics and associated fluid apparatus and more
• Maintenance of machinery and lab equipment
• Laying out of class material and setting up equipment
• Guiding students making use of the fluid lab and experiments
• General preparations for classes/instructions and lab bookings
• Make sure that the fluid lab is always clean and usable state
• Ensure laboratory safety and standards are always upheld
• Familiar with hydraulic work benches (rotameter calibration, venturi meter, K-factor, Hydraulic depth, jet forces, vortex motion)
• Familiar with instrumentation calibration
• Familiar with wind tunnel operation and associated instrumentation (drag over sphere, vortex shedding)
• Familiar with pumps connected in series and parallel
• Familiar with pneumatics
• Time management
• Physical fitness
• Safety awareness
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Strong learner focus
• Have basic computer knowledge

Closing Date: 09 October 2026

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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