Career Opportunities at Rhodes University

Main Objectives
Responsible for the management and administration of technical services to the Department.  This includes managing the staff and the infrastructure in the thin section laboratory in particular, plus associated laboratories, workshops, undergraduate teaching facilities and the vehicle pool within the department.   Also responsible for monitoring the general infrastructure of the department.
 
The requirements
A relevant B.Degree / Advanced Technical Diploma (NQF level 7) in Geology, Mineralogy, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent, with 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Previous technical experience, preferably in geology, engineering and/or a relevant science field including experience in working in labs and workshops
• Previous general maintenance experience and/or ability
• Previous electronics experience
• Previous supervision experience
• Previous experience working with budgets
• Previous thin section laboratory experience will be an advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence is a requirement for the position.
• Maintaining a valid PDP licence and first aid certificate are conditions of employment for this post, so candidates must be legally eligible to obtain these, commencing during their probation period
• The Institution will be responsible for the costs involved in obtaining the necessary licences and first aid certificate for one attempt. If either or both are failed the 2nd attempt will be for the incumbent’s account.
• Failure to obtain the necessary licences and first aid certificate will mean that the appointment of the incumbent cannot be confirmed and the employment contract will be terminated

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Main Objectives
The purpose of this job is to support the Manager: Institutes and Contracts office of Research Finance in providing seamless financial administrative processes to support researchers and directors of Institutes and self-funded Units. Aspects would include: -

• Financial administrative support to researchers in academic departments and Institutes, who have been awarded various research grants and project funding.
• Timeous production of accurate financial reports, prepared on the basis on Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards (IAS), in accordance with funders specified requirements.
• Supporting the manager by implementing the various funding mechanisms and claiming cycle processes required in managing the various income streams.
• To keep abreast of VAT and Tax legislation, in order to ensure the correct vat treatment of externally funded projects, thereby maximising the cash-flows of research projects.

The requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent PLUS approximately 4 years’ relevant experience, where such experience must include:

• Previous experience in a pressurised accounting administrative environment where there were multiple demands and tight deadlines
• Previous experience in working in a computerised accounting environment
• Previous experience in preparation of financial reports for audit and/or submission to external parties
• Previous experience in research grant financial administration would be an advantage
• Studies towards a post matric or post matric qualification in a relevant field will an advantage