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RHODES UNIVERSITY

PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 19 June 2025

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

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 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: 19 June 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

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LECTURER (NGAP) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 16 June 2025

Job Details
Division: 0504 - Computer Science
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Education

Job Description
Lecturer (nGap) - Grade L

Department of Computer Science

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

The Department
The Department of Computer Science at Rhodes University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer with expertise in a technical field of Computer Science under the Next Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply.

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 contribute to their profession.

The Requirements

At least a Master’s degree in a technical research field of Computer Science (security, machine learning, or high-performance computing). Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or who have made significant progress towards completing a PhD in a technical research field (as above) of Computer Science.
Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. No teaching experience is required, but teaching experience in a technical area of Computer Science, including programming, will be an advantage.
No research supervision is required.
Emerging track record of research publication and/or conference presentations
Some administrative or management experience, albeit in informal contexts, e.g., student or sports clubs, work experience.

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 transcripts 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.

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 L):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633,149.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826,949.00

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: 16 June 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

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RE-ADVERTISING - MANAGER: COUNSELLING CENTRE
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 13 June 2025

Job Details
Division: 1101 - Student Services and Development
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Other
Salary: R805 257 - R1 040 825 per annum

Job Description
Readvertising - Manager: Counselling Centre (Grade 16)
Division of Student Support and Development
Student Wellness

The Division of Student Support and Development invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives
The provision of a holistic psychological support service to the students of the University. The Counselling Centre serves a dual function: firstly, to provide psychological care to students and, secondly, as an accredited internship site for the training of intern psychologists.

The Requirements
Qualified Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA), with approximately 5 years relevant work experience over and above their internship where such experience includes:

Previous experience working with adolescents or individuals in early adulthood. The greater diversity of the experience with adolescents the better for example, experience in one-on-one counselling, group counselling and educational work. Those individuals with specific experience of working with University students will also be at an advantage
Previous experience supervising interns with a good track record of having done so
At least 3 years’ previous supervision/management experience

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 can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

Short-listing meeting date: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 16):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 805 257
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 040 825

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: 13 June 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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ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST IN THE LIBRARY
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Contract
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Closing Date 13 June 2025

Job Details
Division: 1901 - Library
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Other
Contract term: 36
Salary: R401 952 - R539 645 per annum

Job Description
Re-advertising: Assistant Archivist (Grade 11) - Three-year contract post
Library Services Division
The Library Services Division Technical Services invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives
The main purpose of this position is to prepare, under the supervision and in consultation with the Archivist (direct line manager) and working closely with other staff at Cory Library for Humanities Research whenever needed, to collect, select, appraise or dispose, accession, submit for digitizing, conserve, secure, and making accessible past and current relevant archival materials (paper-based, other tangible objects, audio-visual, etc.) deposited into the library as part of collection development. The incumbent will overall deliver collection development activities related to all special and archival materials at the Cory Library for Humanities research.

The Requirements
A 3-year Degree or National Diploma in Library and Information Sciences (i.e. NQF level 7) plus approximately 3 years' relevant experience, which includes:

Previous work experience or exposure within the GLAM sector, especially Archives or Museums
Project management assistance experience will be an added advantage
Currently studying for or a completed post-matric formal educational qualification in Archival Studies, History, Heritage Studies, Heritage Curation, or similar will be an added advantage
Current professional membership of the South African Society of Archivists (SASA) or any related would be an advantage

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 can be submitted to 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 11):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R401,952.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R539,645.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. 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: 13 June 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

APPLY

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