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The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a proud product of South Africa's first decade of democracy. While the size and scope of this dynamic new institution impress, the quality of its teaching, research and community engagement is what makes the University really stands out. Its geogr… read moreaphic footprint covers four of South Africa's nine provinces – Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the North-West Province – with campuses located in Tshwane (Pretoria, Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa), Mbombela, eMalahleni (previously called Witbank) and Polokwane (previously called Pietersburg). Large numbers of students are also drawn from other provinces and from neighbouring countries such as Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Swaziland. The education offered at TUT, with its entrepreneurial focus, opens up unlimited opportunities for students to become job creators and entrepreneurs. This is established by creating prosperity through the stimulation of innovation and creative thinking. This is facilitated by various incubators and technology stations. TUT strives to be a leading institution, viewing the diversity of its staff, students and other stakeholders as a strength to be nurtured in service of the country and the African continent. The University is committed to ongoing transformation to make it ever more responsive to the needs of Southern Africa and the continent, as a whole. Pretoria, Gauteng
The Department of Fashion Design in the Faculty of Arts has a five-month Part-time position as a Sewing Machine Technician.
Core functions:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Routine servicing, maintenance, and repair of sewing machines and related garment construction equipment.
Ensure machines are safe and functional for academic use.
Assist students with setup, troubleshooting, and operating machines duringpractical sessions.
Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.
Provide technical guidance to staff and students.
Minimum Requirements
National Certificate in Sewing Machine Mechanics (NQF Level 3) or relevanttechnical qualification in sewing machine repair and maintenance
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills suitable for an educational setting.
Experience:
Proven experience servicing industrial and domestic sewing machines.
Experience in fashion or garment manufacturing.
Knowledge of embroidery, overlock, and specialized garment and textile machinery.
Deadline:29th August,2025
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