Science and Technology Education Centre (STEC) Intern (Two-Year-Fixed Term Internship)
Listing reference: ukzn_000384
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 September 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Westville
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Monthly Stipend
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The UKZN Science and Technology Education Centre (STEC@UKZN) is an accredited Science Centre based on the Westville Campus, whose aim is to stimulate an interest in Science and Engineering and to present UKZN as a Centre of excellence in Agriculture, Engineering and Science. The Centre offers science exhibits and educational resources, science shows and talks and trips, as well as workshops and a career corner. It also houses the UKZN Geology Education Museum. Its outreach vehicle, the Science4U Mobile Science Lab, provides hands-on activities and lab experiences to learners in the field who do not have access to such facilities.
Job description
- The STEC Intern will report to the Science Centre Coordinator and will be required to assist with all Science-Centre related duties. These include, but are not limited to, Science workshops and Science shows both at the Science Centre and out in the field at schools; developing workshop materials; administrative duties; and technical maintenance of display materials
- The hours of duty may, at times, involve after hours and weekend responsibilities. Driving forms part of everyday activities
- STEC@UKZN is part of the Public Relations Unit within the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, and as such is involved in public relations activities of the College as and when required
Minimum requirements
- A BSc Hons or BSc Eng degree
- Physics at University level
- Good communication skills – verbal and written
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet packages
- A valid driver’s license
