Laboratory Technician jobs in Gauteng

St Stithians Boys' College is a leading South African boys' school, which constantly strives for excellence in providing a relevant and rigorous education, and for best practice in the education of boys. As a Methodist school, we have a conscious focus on the “Saints Honour”, namely to 'Honour God, Honour others and Honour self".

Our “seven pillars” support the life of every boy at the Boys' College: academics, sport, culture, community service, leadership, outdoor education and spirituality. Through these pillars, we encourage each boy to realise his maximum potential as a citizen of significance of this school and in our country, in a stimulating and safe environment.

Our mission, purpose and passion is to walk the path towards manhood with our boys, and support them as they emerge as “great young men”, ready to serve, lead, contribute and make a difference in our world and in the lives of others.

The Boys’ College invites applications for the abovementioned position which will be available from January 2027

The requirements for this position are:

• A relevant professional qualification
• Experience working in a school laboratory will be advantageous
• Genuine enthusiasm for the sciences and supporting practical learning
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Microsoft Office and Teams, and email
• Effective management, control, ordering and maintenance of chemical stocks
• Maintaining chemical registers, Safety Data Sheets and appropriate disposal procedures of used chemicals
• Proven experience working with chemicals, including the accurate preparation of solutions
• The ability to perform the necessary calculations required for the preparation of practical investigations
• Preparation, set-up and clearing of laboratory experiments and demonstrations required by department
• The initiative and creativity to contribute fresh ideas for practical demonstrations and enhanced learning experiences
• Inventory management, stock control and supplier liaison
• Responsibility for maintaining laboratory equipment and coordinating repairs where necessary
• Familiarity with the SAGs document (IEB Physical Sciences syllabus)
• A sound understanding of scientific terminology
• A strong commitment to laboratory safety, including occupational health and safety in laboratories and chemical storage
• Practical problem-solving skills, including the ability to carry out minor electrical repairs
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A proactive, reliable and detail-oriented work ethic
• A willingness to engage ongoing professional development
• An awareness of the nature of the school and willingness to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular activities and pastoral approach
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate