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RHODES UNIVERSITY
 


​CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (GRADE 24)
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 22 July 2025
 
Job Details
Division: 0901 - Finance
Minimum experience: Executive
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Finance
 
Job Description
Chief Financial Officer (Grade 24)
Finance Division

The role of the CFO is critical in steering the finance function through the changing and challenging environment that the University faces. In addition, the CFO oversees the provision and maintenance of the university's infrastructure, facilities, and related operations (this includes but may not be limited to procurement, facilities and infrastructure, risk and compliance, and residential operations).

The CFO provides vision, leadership, and overall strategic direction for the university’s business and financial operations in a rapidly and highly competitive environment in which public higher education exists. The CFO advises the Vice-Chancellor on and is directly accountable for the financial sustainability of the University through the appropriate management and administration of financial operations of the University, the development and implementation of the financial vision for the University in line with its strategic plan, mission, and vision.


As a member of the university's executive leadership, the CFO provides the vice chancellor and other executive leadership team members with advice, guidance, and easily accessible financial information for planning, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making. In addition, the CFO must ensure that appropriate and relevant control measures and systems are in place, including capital budget planning, accounting, reporting, auditing, forecasting, procurement, and investment management.

Job Requirements
A CA(SA) registered with SAICA or an appropriate equivalent financial qualification (at least NQF level 8). Registered South African Chartered Accountants with the requisite experience will be given preference. A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
  • Having led a significant, large, and complex finance division.
  • Extensive experience working with financial systems, experience working with Oracle would be an advantage.
  • Proven track record of achievement as a senior-level finance official within a large and complex organisation.
  • Experience in strategic and operational planning and execution. It would be preferable if this experience were not only related to the financial portfolio.
  • Excellent senior management administration experience and active participation in key decision-making fora both internally and externally.
  • Championing and managing transformation, preferably at the organisational/institutional level.
  • Sound governance knowledge, international reporting standards, and best practice trends
  • Experience in a higher education environment and understanding its challenges will be strongly recommended.
 
Application Process
Prospective candidates must 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, should include at least their contact number and email address.
  • A strong and succinct motivation of no more than 5 pages 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 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 24):
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):  R3 183 916

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 filling the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 22 July 2025


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

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 to achieve our vision and mission.
                                                                
These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion


Recognising that diversity is essential in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages all suitably qualified candidates to apply for this position.  

Please note that all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended by the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022, and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
 
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​NGAP LECTURER
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 16 July 2025
 
Job Details
Division: 0511 - Physics and Electronics
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Education
Salary: R633 149 - R826 949 per annum
 
Job Description
nGAP Lecturer (Grade L)
Department of Physics
The Department of Physics and Electronics invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 
 
The Department - Description of the Department
The Department of Physics at Rhodes University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer with expertise in the area of solid state physics or materials sciences under the Next Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply.

Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research) and community engagement, and recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels and contribute to their profession. 
 
The Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in physics in the area of solid state physics or materials sciences, specialising in renewable energy. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or who have made significant progress towards a PhD in solid state physics, specialising in Renewable Energy. 
  • Applications will be considered in all areas of Renewable Energy, including Energy conversion, Resource characterisation, Energy storage, Experimental or Computational materials characterisation within the fields of Solar, Wind, Geothermal Energy or other areas whose research can reasonably be expected to be carried out at Rhodes University.
  • Tutoring, facilitation, or teaching experience required. No teaching experience is required, but teaching experience in introductory physics, solid state physics or materials science will be an advantage.
  • No research supervision required.
  • Emerging track record of research publication
  • Some administrative experience albeit in informal contexts e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences.   
 
 
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
 
The following documents are required:
  • A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications and transcript, 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 (provisional date, subject to change):
  • Short-listing meeting scheduled: 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 L:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633 149
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826 949
 
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: 16 July 2025

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.
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

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. 


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