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RHODES UNIVERSITY VACANCIES
RHODES UNIVERSITY
RE-ADVERTISING MANAGER: TOTAL REWARDS
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 05 March 2025
Job Details
Division: 0701 - People and Culture
Business Unit: 0701_01 - HR Directorate and Specialists
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Human Resources
Salary: R693 760 - R902 270 per annum
Job Description
Manager: Total Rewards (Grade 15)
The Division of People and Culture
The Department
The Division of People and Culture at Rhodes University strives to create a significant employment experience through insight human connections. The Division is seeking to appoint a Manager: Total Rewards and invites suitably qualified candidates to join our vibrant and dynamic team of professionals where you can realise the possibility of being in a unique space where you and your work matters.
Main Objectives
To provide overall and effective implementation, management and monitoring of the university’s total rewards system, inclusive of compensation and benefits programmes. This position provides overall support for the development, advisement and monitoring of remuneration and benefits legislative and administrative processes for Rhodes University. To work closely with the Finance Division in respect of the staff costs budget, line items and the development of cost control and risk mitigation related to these.
The Requirements
A relevant B Degree with approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
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:
○ 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.
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 (provisional date, subject to change):
Remuneration per annum (Grade 15):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R693 760.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R902 270.00
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 itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Closing Date: 5 March 2025
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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
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RE-ADVERTISING MANAGER: TOTAL REWARDS
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 05 March 2025
Job Details
Division: 0701 - People and Culture
Business Unit: 0701_01 - HR Directorate and Specialists
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Human Resources
Salary: R693 760 - R902 270 per annum
Job Description
Manager: Total Rewards (Grade 15)
The Division of People and Culture
The Department
The Division of People and Culture at Rhodes University strives to create a significant employment experience through insight human connections. The Division is seeking to appoint a Manager: Total Rewards and invites suitably qualified candidates to join our vibrant and dynamic team of professionals where you can realise the possibility of being in a unique space where you and your work matters.
Main Objectives
To provide overall and effective implementation, management and monitoring of the university’s total rewards system, inclusive of compensation and benefits programmes. This position provides overall support for the development, advisement and monitoring of remuneration and benefits legislative and administrative processes for Rhodes University. To work closely with the Finance Division in respect of the staff costs budget, line items and the development of cost control and risk mitigation related to these.
The Requirements
A relevant B Degree with approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
- Previous experience in a computerized remuneration and benefits environment working with HR staff remuneration costs
- Previous wellness experience
- Previous experience in establishing and implementing administrative systems and processes and working with an HR IT system
- At least one year’s supervision/management experience
- Some HR generalist experience will be an advantage
- Previous experience in a computerized remuneration and benefits (e.g. retirement funding, wellness, medical schemes) environment working with HR staff remuneration costs within an organisation with a staff complement of more than 1000 people.
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 (Please provide an indication of the staff complement in your organisation where you have performed the relevant remuneration/rewards management function) and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
○ 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 (provisional date, subject to change):
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for 19 March 2025
- 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 15):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R693 760.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R902 270.00
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 itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Closing Date: 5 March 2025
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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
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MANAGER: SECRETARIAT AND GOVERNANCE
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 03 March 2025
Job Details
Division: 0801 - Registrar's
Business Unit: 0801_03 - Secretariat
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Other
Salary: R693 760 - R902 270 per annum
Job Description
Manager: Secretariat and Governance (Grade 15)
Registrar's Division
The Registrar's Division invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
To strategically develop systems and processes in order to ensure the provision of an efficient, professional and quality administrative and secretariat support services to University Committees and governance structures of the University as required.
The Requirements
Any relevant NQF Level 7 Qualification (preferably in Administration) plus approximately 3-4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
- Excellent English language skills in writing succinct and synthesized reports and minutes
- Previous experience in a Secretariat and Governance function, preferably within a Higher Education environment.
- Previous experience working with committees including the scheduling and organizing meetings and a track record of doing so efficiently; the preparation of agendas for meetings; taking minutes of meetings; meeting deadlines with a track record of doing so.
- Previous administrative experience within a computerised administration environment which includes good organisational and planning skills as well as problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Experience working with large volumes of work.
- Track record of using technology to create efficiencies and improve service.
- Track record of continuous improvement.
- Experience in website content management is an advantage.
- Excellent typing skills, including typing draft minutes/notes in a meeting.
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 of at least 700 – 800 words, 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 please contact hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the 14 March 2025.
- 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 15):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R693 760
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R902 270
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: 3 March 2025
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
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ELECTRICIAN X2 POSITIONS
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 04 March 2025
Job Details
Division2901 - Facilities and Infrastructure
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Other
Job Description
Electrician x2 positions (Grade 10)
The Electrical section of the Facilities and Infrastructure Division invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
The purpose of the job is to ensure the maintenance of all electrical networks and related equipment including general electrical appliances used in the catering, residence and other divisions.
The Requirements
Qualified Installation Electrician (NQF level 6) plus approximately at least 3 years post apprenticeship experience where such experience includes: -
- Be in possession of a valid HV Regs certificate to do MV switching
- Previous experience in light and heavy current voltage systems
- Previous experience in maintaining power sub-stations
- Experience in fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of general electrical appliances
- Previous experience in installation, maintenance, and repairs of general lighting equipment.
- Previous experience in safety and working within the regulations laid down by OH&S Act
- A valid code B driver’s licence
- Must be a registered Electrician as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- At least 1 years’ in a supervisory or team leader position OR be in possession of an RU Supervision Certificate.
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 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 please contact 046 603 8753.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
- Short-listing meeting: TBC.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the assessment and interview dates.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 10):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R348 338
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R472 840
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: 04 March 2025
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
APPLY