Active Vacancies at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, 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.
• In addition, a professor and associate professor provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement and contribute towards the institution's governance. This professor's leadership contribution should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels.

The Requirements
Associate Professor:

• At least a PhD in Chemistry.
• Considerable teaching experience in organic chemistry at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience teaching topics related to organic synthesis, green chemistry, medicinal chemistry and natural products.
• Track record in Masters’ and Doctoral supervision to completion.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications in organic chemistry and in attracting research funding.
• Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles and be willing to take on the role of the Head of Department when required.

Professor:

• At least a PhD in Chemistry.
• Extensive teaching experience in organic chemistry at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience teaching topics related to organic synthesis, green chemistry, medicinal chemistry and natural products.
• Track record in Masters’ and Doctoral supervision to completion.
• International profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications in organic chemistry and in attracting research funding.
• Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles and be willing to take on the role of the Head of Department when required.

Senior Lecturer: 

• At least a PhD in Chemistry
• Teaching experience in organic chemistry at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Experience teaching topics related to organic synthesis, green chemistry, medicinal chemistry and natural products.
• Research supervision of at least a Master’s degree is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications in organic chemistry and in attracting research funding.
• Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles and be willing to take on the role of the Head of Department when required.

go to method of application »

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

LECTURER

• BPharm and MSc degree in Biochemistry or a related field.
• Currently registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Tutoring or facilitation experience is required—some experience using a tertiary learning management system interface to enhance students’ experience and engagement.
• Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and /or related areas of Pharmacy will be an advantage.
• No research supervision is required.
• No emerging national profile in the discipline is required.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

SENIOR LECTURER

• BPharm and PhD degree in Biochemistry or a related field. Candidates with a BPharm and MSc (Pharm) degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or MPharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related field, with progress being made towards a PhD, will be considered. As a guide, progress implies intended submission within the next 12 months. PLUS Experience: Usually 7 to 10 years of teaching experience OR 7 to 10 years of professional experience in a health or medicines-related field.
• Currently registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required—proficiency in customising and optimising a tertiary learning management system interface to enhance students’ experience and engagement.
• Experience teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and /or related areas of Pharmacy will be an advantage.
• Good research supervision of at least a Master’s degree is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

go to method of application »

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating 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 administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels.

The Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Information Systems or equivalent. Membership of a professional board (e.g., IIBA, IITPSA, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Tutoring or facilitation experience required. Some teaching experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Project Management and System Analysis. The ability to teach databases, data analytics, digital transformation, accounting information systems security and control, and IT ethics will be an advantage.
• Some research supervision or research outputs would be an advantage.
• Some administrative experience, albeit in informal contexts. (e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences)

Closing Date:

• 06 June 2025

go to method of application »

Main Objectives

• Responsible for managing the supplier database, vetting of suppliers, act as liaison with service providers and ensure that suppliers meet the mandatory and service delivery requirements according to the Procurement policy and service level agreements; to provide functional support and end-user support, maintenance and reports on supplier database performance; responsible for managing general purchasing by ensuring that requisitions for non-asset goods and services are processed in an effective and efficient manner which is compliant with RU policies and procedures.

The Requirements

• A relevant degree / national higher diploma (3 years of study / NQF level 7) in related fields like Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business Management plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience in procurement / purchasing
• Experience working with the Procurement module in the Oracle Cloud Finance System will be an advantage
• Having worked with accounts previously and be able to reconcile accounts
• Highly computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, E-Mail and the Internet
• Experience in establishing, using and maintaining electronic and paper based administrative systems
• At least 2 years’ supervision experience

Closing Date:

• 06 June 2025

go to method of application »

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement recognizing differences in executing these responsibilities within academic departments and faculties.  Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level and contribute to their profession.

The Requirements

• At least a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, or related qualification with at least 10 years of teaching experience or 10 years of professional experience in a health or medicines-related field.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Considerable experience teaching Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy courses.
• Research supervision of Masters and preferably PhD candidates, to completion.
• Track record of research publications and the ability to attract funding.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles with a willingness to assume a leadership role in the faculty, if required.