Wits University Application – Museum Technician

Job Description:

The applicant will work in the School’s museum, which curates animal and plant specimens, has live organisms and several displays. The School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences is a leader in several disciplines locally and globally, and one of the top Schools in the Faculty of Science in terms of teaching excellence and research output.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with materials and preparation for practical sessions and fieldtrips for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervise students in the proper use of microscopes.
• Contribute to the running of the Museum.
• Prepare, maintain and care for preserved and wet museum collections.
• Assisting with the logistics around outreach programs/public events, such as Yebo Gogga (display materials, meeting preparations, etc.).

Job Requirements:

• Experience and interest in taxonomy of both plants and animals
• Excellent oral and written skills in English
• Valid current driver’s licence (code B or EB)
• BSc degree. A BSc honours degree would be an advantage
• Ability to communicate effectively (in English) with both students and staff
• Competency in basic computer skills

Job Details:

Company: University of the Witwatersrand

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg

Application Deadline: N/A

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