Technologist
(12-Month Contract)
South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI)
Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IIDMM)
Faculty of Health Sciences
The South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), located within the Institute of Infectious
Disease and Molecular Medicine (IIDMM), UCT, is involved in novel TB vaccine research.
We are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with an interest in health and research
for immediate appointment to a 12-month, full-time post.
We are looking for a Technologist to join our dynamic research team. Flexibility with regard to standby
may be required, depending on the project needs.
As a Technologist you will be involved in various research activities related to Tuberculosis in adults
and children. You will be working directly under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Lab Project
Manager and/or Academic Team Leader, and will be required to perform laboratory procedures in
support of the scientific goals of the clinical Research.
Essential requirements include:
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Fluency in English, as well as either Afrikaans or IsiXhosa (or both)
Qualification as a B Tech or BSc Hons
5 years’ working experience in health or research sector
A valid driver’s license
The annual remuneration is in the range R126 488 - R200 452, depending on skills and experience.
Application process:
Please email • the completed UCT Application form • your letter of application (clearly specifying the
position being applied for), • your CV (no certificates), • a one-page summary of your CV, including the
names, email and telephone details of 2 contactable referees to Keshia.Trussell@uct.ac.za, OR post it
to: Keshia Trussell, SATVI, Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape
Town, Room N2.10, Level 2, Wernher & Beit North Building, Faculty of Health Sciences, Anzio Road,
Observatory,7925.
Telephone: (021) 406 6012; Fax: (086) 613 4778; Email: satvi-info@uct.ac.za
Website: www.iidmm.uct.ac.za
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as
incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Reference number for this position:
2387
Closing date for applications:
29 June 2012
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at
http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.
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