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ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent

Closing Date 27 August 2025

Job Details
Division: 0901 - Finance
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Finance

Job Description
Assistant Financial Accountant (Grade 15)
Finance Division
The Finance Division invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives
To extract and provide supporting schedules and information for the completion of the University’s annual financial statements, prepare financial statements for University-related projects, and complete statistical returns for the SA Reserve Bank and others. To provide a service with regard to budget preparation and budget variance investigation for the Finance Division. Maintaining the general ledger system, thereby ensuring the integrity of data and the quality of financial reporting. To provide effective & efficient accounting/administration and control measures in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures. This includes Fixed Asset administration and Inventory accounting, various VAT and other SARS-related returns administration forms, and participation in month-end and year-end procedures, including internal and external audit requirements.
The Financial Accounting Unit is within the Finance Division and operates within a sub-structure where its sub-units report to the Senior Manager: Financial Control.

The Requirements
A relevant bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Financial Accounting or Auditing plus approximately 6 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, where such experience includes: -

Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and audit working papers.
Budget preparation and variance analysis, including investigative follow-up.
Experience maintaining General Ledger structures and account coding.
Working knowledge of the VAT Act and its application, and Experience in preparing VAT schedules, reconciliations, and dealing with SARS rulings.
Experience coordinating external audits and managing audit documentation.
Advanced computer literacy, especially in accounting systems and Excel.
Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting, including depreciation processes.
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
Exposure to statutory reporting for DHET, SARB, and Statistics South Africa, and familiarity with restricted vs unrestricted fund accounting in a university context will be an added advantage.
A thorough understanding and experience of VAT as it applies to Higher Education Institutions will be an advantage

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 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/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: 27 August 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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER: DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted: 14 August 2025 - Closing Date 25 August 2025

Job Details
Division0503 - Chemistry
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Other
Salary: R783 243 - R1 203 447 per annum

Job Description
Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Grade AP/SL)
Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within 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, and make some contribution to their profession.
In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Associate Professor

At least a PhD in Chemistry.
Considerable teaching experience in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Experience teaching topics related to coordination chemistry, crystallography/solid-state chemistry, inorganic spectroscopy, group theory, organometallics, and catalysis.
Track record in Master’s and Doctoral supervision to completion.
National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
Track record of research publications in inorganic chemistry/crystallography/organometallics, and catalysis in attracting research funding.
Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles.

Senior Lecturer

At least a PhD in Chemistry.
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
Experience teaching topics related to coordination chemistry, crystallography/solid-state chemistry, inorganic spectroscopy, group theory, organometallics, and catalysis.
Research supervision of at least a Master’s degree is required.
Emerging national profile in the discipline.
Track record of research publications in inorganic chemistry/crystallography/organometallics, and catalysis in attracting research funding.
Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles.

Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job 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.
- 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 for the TBC 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 AP):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R936 120
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 203 447

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783 243
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 013 469

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: 25 August 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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent

Closing Date 26 August 2025

Job Details
Division: 0107 - Journalism and Media Studies
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Other
Salary: R826 949 - R1 013 469 per annum

Job Description
Re-advertising: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Media Studies
The School of Journalism and Media Studies invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team in the field of Communication Studies.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Teaching in fields of relevance to communication: To develop and manage coursework across the undergraduate and postgraduate programme of relevance to the study and practice of communication. Pursuing this goal in line with the school’s vision for social change and the university’s vision for community engagement. Through such teaching, to develop students’ competence and knowledge both in the study of communication and its practice.
The development and management of communication practices and projects: Initiating and managing partnerships in communication for the School of JMS. To do so primarily for the purpose of opening up opportunities for JMS students and staff to be involved in research and experiential learning opportunities concerned with communication practice.
Conducting research of relevance to communication practice: Collaborating with academic staff in the School of JMS to integrate such research in the school’s experiential learning projects, in particular, Grocotts Mail and Rhodes Music Radio (RMR). Producing and publishing research of relevance to socially engaged communication practice.

The Requirements

Lecturer

A PhD in Communication Studies or a cognate discipline with experience in communication. Candidates who provide evidence of their PhD thesis being under examination will be considered.
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 once in the job.
Ability to teach in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:
- Communication for Development
- Strategic Communication
- Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
- Digital Communication
- Audience Studies
Some experience in mentorship and/or supervision of 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 Communication Studies or a cognate discipline with experience in communication.
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 once in the job.
Experience in teaching in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:
- Communication for Development
- Strategic Communication
- Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
- Digital 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).

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 an assessment and/or 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 633,149.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 826,949.00

Senior Lecturer
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 783,243.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

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: 26 August 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.

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

SENIOR LECTURER IN THE CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, TEACHING AND LEARNING (CHERTL)
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent

Closing Date 22 August 2025

Job Details
Division: 2201 - CHERTL
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Education
SalaryR1 013 469 - R1 013 469 per annum

Job Description
Senior Lecturer
Centre for Higher Education, Research, Training and Learning (CHERTL)

The Centre for Higher Education, Research, Training and Learning (CHERTL) invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives
The main objective of this job is to coordinate the CHERTL doctoral and master’s programmes and support academics in their roles as educators at the tertiary level. This support and development will be provided by i) teaching on formal courses intended to enhance teaching and learning (not only at Rhodes University but also across the entire higher education sector ii) providing consultancy on issues relating to teaching and learning and iii) supporting academics as they meet requirements related to the assurance and enhancement of quality (for example, by helping to interpret student feedback).

In addition, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to developing the field of Higher Education Studies through their research and by providing supervision at doctoral (if appropriate) and master’s level. CHERTL academic staff are required to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Education, particularly regarding master's and doctoral education.

Appointment at Senior Lecturer would require the incumbent to i) contribute to the leadership of the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning; take responsibility for the coordination of the CHERTL doctoral and master’s programmes ii) contribute to formal CHERTL programmes in Higher Education Studies iii) advise on and contribute to teaching and learning policy development at an institutional level, iv) be able to comment on (and thus provide shape to) national level policy and initiatives and v) participate in national level initiatives related to doctoral and postgraduate education more broadly.

The Requirements
A PhD in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with:

Experience in supervision at Master’s and PhD levels.
Teaching experience at university level or experience in supporting and developing teaching at this level.
Involvement in professional entities.
Emerging national profile in Higher Education Studies or doctoral education. Track record of capacity building of academic staff.
Track record of sound administration, management and/ or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

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.

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:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783,240.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

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: 22 August 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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

RE-ADVERTISING: PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent

Closing Date 20 August 2025

Job Details
Division: 0503 - Chemistry
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Science

Job Description
Re-advertising: Principal Technical Officer (Grade 12)

Department of Chemistry

The Department of the Chemistry invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives
To oversee the technical functions of the Department of Chemistry, including instrument maintenance, laboratory maintenance, and to provide technical support.

The Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical qualification plus 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

Appropriate technical experience/certification (electronics)
Previous experience working in a technical environment
Previous experience working with safety standards
At least one year supervision of a team

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 hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

Short-listing meeting scheduled for 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 12):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R464,758.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R617,693.00

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: 20 August 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.

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

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