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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN)
 


​The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan 
 
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE 
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RESEARCH SCIENTIST 
PEROMNES Grade 8 
(1 YEAR FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT) 
WASH R&D CENTRE, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS 
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REF NO.: WASH 9/2024 
 
The openwashdata community was established in 2023 with the vision for an active global community that applies FAIR principles to data generated in the greater water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. The project is managed by the Global Health Engineering group at ETH Zurich and in its first 1.5 years developed a 10-week "data science for openwashdata'' training programme and established a clear and efficient data publishing workflow for datasets and code that follows FAIR principles and highest standards for computational reproducibility and version control. 
The UKZN WASH R&D Centre at UKZN is a strategic partner for a follow-up project on data stewardship. However, over the years, the WASH R&D Centre has amassed a significant amount of data on WASH related topics, including data from the Sanitation Engineering Field-Testing (EFT) Platform and the broader research community. 
The goal of the project is to publish this historical data for wider use of the community. The openwashdata team will provide supervision and training for aspects of data management, including data management plans, data privacy, data ethics, and data publication. The training will cover aspects of file organization, file types, and different pathways for collaboration and task management. The outcome is an increase in WASH related data that is published openly. 
The WASH Centre is seeking a data steward for a 1-year position, with potential renewal for a 2nd year, who will work with researchers at the WASH R&D Centre and the openwashdata team on data stewardship. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying current data management practices and developing a draft data management strategy for the WASH R&D Centre, publishing at least 10 datasets of two different types that are available to the UKZN WASH R&D Centre. S/he will support data science trainings in varying style with several different focus topics and for a variety of audiences 
 
Minimum requirements 
1. A Master’s degree or equivalent, approved qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Media and Communication, Statistics, Development Studies, or related. 
2. Overall total of two years of experience in the following areas: 
• Using data science tools (e.g. Git, GitHub, R, Python, RStudio IDE, VS Code, etc.). 
• Developing curriculum, facilitating, coordinating, and conducting training sessions. 
 
Submission requirements 
1. A link to an online portfolio of previous work that shows programming code for a data analysis project (if no public portfolio exists, a script with programming code can be submitted with the application package). 
2. An updated CV in your current format. 
3. A cover letter (maximum 500 words) that addresses the following statement: “The data we generate belongs to us as individual researchers and I don't see the benefits of sharing it openly. I feel concerned that people will use my data in ways that I did not intend to and that they may find flaws in my work.” 
 
 
The total remuneration package will be in accordance with the University rates of pay and will include benefits. 
 
Enquiries and details regarding the post may be directed to Ms Lungile Ndlela, on email Ndlelal1@ukzn.ac.za.
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is 29 November 2024. 
 
Please send applications to Ms Lungile Ndlela on email ndlelal1@ukzn.ac.za and Mr Lars Schobitz on email lschoebitz@ethz.ch
 
The subject line must clearly indicate the position’s reference number. 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertisement.
 
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​The University of KwaZulu-Natal is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Equity Plan. 
 
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 
TRANSCRIBER/ TRANSLATOR (12 months Fixed Term Contract) 
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH 
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH 
REFERENCE: CRH P1 projects Transcriber/Translator 
 
The Centre for Rural Health (CRH) houses research and implementation studies. The Transcriber /Translator will be based at the CRH, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and will provide transcription and translation services for qualitative interviews from isiZulu to English. The transcriber/translator may be required to provide other study related transcription and translation services as well. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Matric certificate 
• Fluency in English and isiZulu 
• Minimum 6 months proven translation and transcription experience in translating and transcribing qualitative interviews for research in mental health, including focus group discussions from isiZulu to English. 
• Computer skills -including but not limited to emails, word processing and excel
• Minimum 6 months experience in public mental health-related and/or social science related research 
 
Essential Requirements: 
• Qualification in Social Science or Teaching 
• Degree in Social Sciences or Psychology 
• Demonstrable good writing and communication skills 
• Preparedness to work on other projects in the CRH when necessary 
 
This post reports to the mental health and health systems strengthening Project Lead. e-mail applications: crh@ukzn.ac.za.
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is 19 November 2024 
 
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms must be sent to, crh@ukzn.ac.za. Please quote “TRANSCRIBER/TRANSLATOR” as a reference in your subject line. The University however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed application forms must include each minimum requirement as stated in the advertisement, together with supporting documents and full contact details of 3 referees and a covering letter and must be sent to E-mail address crh@ukzn.ac.za. Applications which do not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo an assessment. UKZN reserves the right not to appoint.