RHODES UNIVERSITY

SNR LECTURER/LECTURER IN THE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES-AFRIKAANS AND NETHERLANDIC STUDIES

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Closing Date 08 September 2026

Job Details

Division: 0121 - School of languages

Business Unit: 0121_02 - Afrikaans and Netherlands

Minimum experience: Associate

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Education

Salary: R872 722 - R1 069 564 per annum

Job Description

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in the School of Languages and Literatures

Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies Section

The School of Languages and Literatures invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Requirements

Lecturer

• A Master’s degree in Afrikaans or Afrikaans and Dutch (Nederlands), specialising in Literature, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Practice or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates who provide evidence of their PhD thesis being under examination will be given preference.  
• Some teaching and/or tutoring experience is required
• The ability to teach Afrikaans or Afrikaans and Dutch literature, linguistics and/or professional communication. Experience in teaching or tutoring Afrikaans and/or Dutch would be advantageous.
• Research supervision experience would be an advantage.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.
• Some evidence of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Afrikaans or Afrikaans and Dutch (Nederlands), specialising in Literature, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Practice or a closely related discipline is required.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Teaching experience in Afrikaans, or Afrikaans and Dutch literature, linguistics, and/or professional communication is required. Experience in teaching Afrikaans and/or Dutch would be advantageous.
• Research supervision experience, demonstrated by the completion of at least a Master's degree, is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible publication record in peer-reviewed publications.
• A track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.  Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za. 

Selection Process

• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum:

Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R   667,972.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R   872,722.00

Senior Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R   826,322.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,069,564.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 08 September 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR LECTURER IN ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC HISTORY

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Closing Date 09 September 2026

Job Details

Division: 0202 - Economics and Economic History

Minimum experience: Not Applicable

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Education

Job Description

Senior Lecturer (Grade SL)

Economics and Economic History

The Department of Economics and Economic History invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging with the community, recognising that these responsibilities are executed differently across the various departments and Faculties.  Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or University level. 

The Requirements 

• A PhD in Economics (which has been completed at the time of application) or a Master’s Degree in Economics with at least 10 years of industry experience specialising in Financial Markets Regulation.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at the master’s level
• Experience in applying a variety of quantitative research methods in supervision and in teaching (such as running practicals).
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise across a broad range of topics in areas of economics focused on Financial Markets and Financial Markets Regulation and/or Monetary Economics, with particular expertise in Financial Technology (FinTech), Digital Finance, and related developments in contemporary monetary and financial systems.
• A strong emerging research profile at a national level (publications in accredited journals, conference attendance, etc.), with international research collaboration and publications a significant advantage.
• A track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. 

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.  Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application, please contact hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R826,322.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):   R1,069,564.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. 

Closing Date: 09 September 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. 

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies. 

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are: 

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand. 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

RE-ADVERTISING: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Closing Date 07 September 2026

Job Details

Division: 0107 - Journalism and Media Studies

Minimum experience: Associate

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Education

Salary: R872 722 - R1 069 564 per annum

Job Description

Readvertising

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Media Studies

The School of Journalism and Media Studies invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team in the field of Radio Journalism and Audio Storytelling.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION: To contribute to the academic project of the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) as set out in its vision statement. As part of this, to produce self-reflexive graduates and media workers whose practice is probing, imaginative, civic-minded and outspoken. To contribute to the fields of knowledge and the social environment in which the school is based. To do all of this through teaching, research, community engagement and media production, focusing on practices of relevance to Audio Studies, Audio Journalism and Audio Storytelling.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Teaching in fields of relevance to Audio Journalism and Audio Storytelling: To develop and manage coursework across the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes relevant to the study and practice of audio journalism and audio storytelling. Pursuing this goal in line with the school’s vision for social change and the university’s vision for community engagement. Through such teaching, developing students’ competence and knowledge in the study and practice of audio journalism and audio storytelling. This teaching incorporates experiential learning which takes place in context of Rhodes Music Radio (RMR)
2. The development and management of audio journalism and audio storytelling practices and projects: Initiating and managing partnerships in audio journalism and audio storytelling for the School of JMS. To do so primarily to open up opportunities for JMS students and staff to be involved in research and experiential learning opportunities concerned with audio journalism and audio storytelling.
3. Conducting research relevant to audio journalism and audio storytelling: Collaborating with academic staff in the School of JMS to integrate such research in the school’s experiential learning projects, particularly (RMR) and producing and publishing research of relevance to socially engaged communication practice.

The Requirements

Lecturer

• An MA in Journalism Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies or a related field, preferably with PhD progress made. Please note that, as a probation requirement, candidates will be expected to commit to PhD research if appointed.
• Some teaching and/or teaching facilitation experience is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon taking the job.
• Experience at an editorial level in the management of a radio journalism newsroom or production house/organisation that produces audio journalism.
• At least 3 years’ experience in conceptualising and implementing audio journalism / audio storytelling projects in a way that aligns with the school’s principles of social justice.
• Ability to teach in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:
• Journalism Studies
• Audio Studies
• Communication Studies
• Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
• Audience Studies
• Experience in mentoring and/or supervising postgraduate students would be an advantage.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Journalism Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies or a related field.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon taking the job.
• Experience at an editorial level in the management of a radio journalism newsroom or production house/organisation that produces audio journalism.
• At least 5 years’ experience in conceptualising and implementing audio journalism / audio storytelling projects in a way that aligns with the school’s principles of social justice.
• Experience in teaching in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:
• Journalism Studies
• Audio Studies
• Communication Studies
• Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
• Audience Studies
• Research supervision experience up to at least a Master's degree to completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and further particulars document for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs, if applicable.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process:

• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include a presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
• At shortlisting stage, candidates may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence.

Remuneration per annum:

Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:  R   667,972.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):  R   872,722.00

Senior Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:  R 826,322.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,069,564.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in and of itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

PLEASE APPLY HERE

DIRECTOR: RESEARCH (GRADE 19)

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Closing Date 10 September 2026

Job Details

Division: 1601 - Research and Innovation

Minimum experience: Director

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Other

Job Description

Director: Research (Grade 19)

Research Division

Rhodes University invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Director: Research. 

Main Objectives

The role of the Director: Research is to be the strategic enabler of a thriving and vibrant research culture at Rhodes University to strengthen Rhodes University’s position and reputation as a research-intensive university. The Director is responsible for ensuring efficient and responsive research support services are provided across the University. Working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, the incumbent will support and manage research endeavours across the research excellence development pipeline, which includes postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, early- and mid-career academics, established academics, research chairs, research entities, faculty programmatic areas, and institutional research themes.

The Director will strengthen processes and systems to pursue strategic funding opportunities and work closely with researchers, faculties, research entities, and relevant professional support divisions to maximise the University's success in attracting external research funding.

The Director is expected to provide effective management of the Research Office's day-to-day operations and lead a range of research- and postgraduate-related processes within the University. As a member of the University’s Senior Management, the Director participates in the institution's general senior management functions and activities.

The Job Requirements

A PhD degree and approximately 10 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• A track record in research leadership or managing a research support department or research capacity development department.
• A track record in research grant acquisition or postgraduate training.
• At least 3 years’ management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Knowledge of and experience in dealing with national and international funding agencies and complex international collaborations.
• Experience in the design of funding instruments in support of research strategic objectives.
• Experience in research strategy formulation and implementation.
• Experience in effectively directing and managing significant research projects/programs/portfolios within a complex organisation.
• Experience managing and reporting on complex budgets.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
• A comprehensive CV, which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation, and contact information, which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• Relevant qualifications.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries can be addressed to Ms Ntosh Gongqa at hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za or 046 603 8616.

The shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 19):

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,640,255

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 10 September 2026

 This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible

 If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

 Please note that all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022, and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand. 

PLEASE APPLY HERE