Fitter and Turner

• Involved with the building of new apparatus and equipment, as well as upgrading and modification of existing apparatus in cooperation with undergraduate and postgraduate students for their

• Building, upgrading and modifying apparatus for undergraduate practicals.
• Maintaining and servicing departmental infrastructure and equipment in the laboratories and workshop.
• Turning and machining, fitting, pipe installations, welding and sheet metal work.
• Providing support to technical and workshop staff.
• Forming part of the occupational health and safety team in the Department.
• Performing other technical tasks and assistance that may sometimes be required by management, within reason and in accordance with the skills of the specific post level.

• Matric and an appropriate N3 qualification or higher.
• Appropriately qualified artisan for the duties listed above.
• Proven competence as artisan with at least three years¿ recent practical experience relevant to the duties described above.
• General technical skills and proven previous practical and technical work experience in a workshop environment.
• The ability to interpret relevant design drawings.
• The ability to handle physically demanding work.
• Effective planning, prioritising and time management skills.
• The ability and willingness to acquire new skills and undergo further training.
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team, and to interpret and execute assignments correctly.
• Organised with good interpersonal relationships.
• A valid drivers licence.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Experience in a process environment (i.e. service of pumps and motors, pipe installations, etc.) will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of the OHS Act concerning the Machinery Act and implementation thereof.

Information :

• Company : Stellenbosch University
• Position : Fitter and Turner
• Location : Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Country : ZA