Career Opportunities at Stellenbosch University

Duties 

• Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 
• Water balance management: 
• Implementing the irrigation water resource management system by managing boreholes, river quotas, dam levels and any other irrigation water abstracted on all campuses;
• Managing and reporting water licenses, quotas intermediary and dam licenses to meet national and municipal codes on water restrictions and water times;
• Understanding the water balance on campus and allocating water according to water licences;
• Investigating and implementing sustainable water options that include rainwater harvesting, sump water and alternative water for irrigation on all campuses in collaboration with the grounds and gardens team.  
• Operational Management:
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing existing automatic irrigation systems to run systematically according to the landscape care programme to ensure adequate moisture for all types of landscapes, recreational and sports facilities;
• Responding to any reactive work orders and needs for assistance by allocating work to internal teams or external contractors;
• Maintaining a proactive maintenance regime for all irrigation and dam infrastructure;
• Maintaining a safe work environment and performing all duties in a safe manner. Observing and adhering to all safety rules required by the OSHAct. Reporting all safety violations to management.
• Obtaining quotes for services from service providers as requested, and ordering irrigation supplies, spare parts, and equipment when not available in the FM store, as authorised, and accepting deliveries on or off campus, in compliance with SU guidelines;
• Maintaining employee relations by building effective working relationships with stakeholders through providing functional and technical direction;
• Monitoring soil probes daily, and making necessary adjustments as needed in consultation with the grounds and gardens team to ensure proper landscape development;
• Designing and assisting in planning and construction of irrigation in landscape and larger building projects;
• Auditing and managing the installation of new irrigation systems and backflow devices, and ensuring connection to centralised computer controllers;
• Checking quality of all irrigation work completed on all campuses;
• Performing preventative maintenance on all irrigation infrastructure, including river and borehole pumps on all campuses, including the farms at Mariendahl and Welgevallen;
• Monitoring and operating SU's computerised water management systems on all campuses;
• Installing and maintaining all irrigation backflow devices district-wide to avoid contamination of potable water with irrigation water;
• Recommending and assisting with prioritisation of upgrades and replacement of systems and equipment, as well as with budget preparation related to this work;
• Adjusting, repairing, and replacing all components associated with decorative floating aerator fountains, interactive and aesthetic fountains or water features;
• Managing stormwater off the buildings and rainwater collection systems, including tanks and pumps.  
• Reporting:
• Reporting on the levels of all water sources, including but not limited to, dam levels, borehole levels, water abstraction from rivers, sump water, etc., on a monthly basis;
• Reporting on water balance - water used compared to water pumped at the source - on a monthly basis;
• Documenting and maintaining appropriate logs, records and inventory of systems;
• Collaborating with the sustainability team to report to the Lower Eerste River board and DWAF; 
• Reporting on quality of water in dams and water sources by taking regular samples and getting these analysed;
• Identifying and reporting on possible system improvements.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of NQF6 and five years¿ work experience in maintenance, design, installation, and operation of computer-controlled irrigation infrastructure and pump systems;
• The ability to perform maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of irrigation infrastructure and pump systems;
• Demonstrating a strong knowledge of landscape and sport field maintenance;
• Knowledge of dam management, drainage and water management;
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and principles of water conservation and auditing as they relate to irrigation system installations;
• Computer literacy and knowledge of computer-based electronic irrigation systems;
• Good verbal and written communication skills required to present and exchange technical information and specifications;
• A valid driver's license for operating a motor vehicle in South Africa;
• The incumbent must meet the following physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Fitness and health;
• The ability to work outside and the willingness to work in all weather conditions;
• The incumbent must meet the physical demands of this job, which entails efficient levels of physical fitness and health, regular handling of various tools and equipment (mechanical and electrical), as well as the necessary physical mobility to perform all associated tasks.

Recommendation

• Experience in using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software and geographical information systems (GIS) would be advantageous.

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Duties

• Responsible for overseeing and maintaining equipment and experimental installations at the IMPACT OAL, as well as other experiments at the DFWS nursery complex;
• Assisting students with setting up and running experiments, including allocation of equipment, bookings, sourcing experimental material and consumables, training on equipment use, and ensuring that health and safety requirements are met;
• Visiting the IMPACT OAL site at least twice a month to collect samples and taking baseline measurements. The incumbent should expect to work in all weather conditions at a fairly remote location at which there are risks such as snakes and biting/stinging insects;
• Ensuring that data are timeously and correctly captured in the data management systems of the project, and that data quality are regularly checked and corrected (if applicable).

Job Requirements    

• At least a B.Sc. honours degree in a relevant field, including Natural Science, or a Bioscience such as Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, or Biochemistry;
• At least two years' relevant experience at a research facility comparable in scope and objectives to the Hans Merensky IMPACT Open-Air Lab;
• Knowledge, experience and skills in the use of electronic/precision equipment, particularly plant physiological equipment, including LiCOR 6400 and 600F instruments;
• First aid qualified;
• A valid Code 8 South African driver's licence and the ability to drive automatic and manual transmissions;
• Good computer literacy and proficiency in at least the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Good interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
• The ability to function in a multicultural and multilingual environment, as well as the ability to work independently and to take initiative;
• A willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges, and the ability to spend long hours outdoors in a field research environment under all weather conditions.

Recommendation

• Some programming ability, data management experience and capabilities with programs like R or Python;
• Knowledge of using CRbasic to program dataloggers will be advantageous; Experience in driving off-road;
• Knowledge of caring for trees and potential pathogens/pests of trees

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Duties

• Providing safe transport for research participants and staff to the research sites and imaging centres;
• Assisting community research workers (CRWs) with home visits;
• Maintaining vehicles, i.e. arranging for the vehicle service as required, and arranging for vehicle cleaning;
• Transporting biological samples to relevant laboratories;
• Attending relevant meetings;
• Ensuring that relevant training and licencing is up to date;
• Communicating with staff and research participants;
• Performing recruitment liaising duties, including ensuring a positive relationship between SU and clinic staff:
• Supporting community research workers;
•  Having regular meetings with CRWs and clinic staff;
• Consenting participants and assisting with booking and scheduling their visits.  

Job Requirements    

• A valid driver's licence;
• At least Grade 11;
• Resides in Cape Town, in the vicinity of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences campus, Parow Valley;
• Has reliable private transport to and from  campus (situated near Tygerberg Hospital);
• Regular and long-term experience with driving a vehicle, OR previous experience as an employed driver, with a reference;
• PDP or eligibility to obtain PDP;
• The ability to work well within a team as well as independently;
• Willingness to transport potentially infectious people and samples (i.e. people with tuberculosis);
• Good overall health;
• The ability to speak, read and write Afrikaans and / or isiXhosa and / or English (at least two of the aforementioned);
• Computer literate.

Recommendation        

• Valid GCP and IATA certificates;
• Previous experience with the formal transport of people;
• Previous experience in the field of health and / or research;
• Fluent in isiXhosa or Afrikaans.

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Duties:

The incumbent will be responsible for promotions, events, and related initiatives to elevate brand reputation and the Business School brand experience. This role will be responsible for executing the planning, coordination, and hosting school activities. This role also involves meticulous financial management, ensuring accurate capturing and reporting of financial information to facilitate decision-making.

Planning and coordination:

• Implementing comprehensive plans for promotions, events, and related activities, including student farewells, gala dinners, and conference support;
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure the seamless execution of events;
• Effectively managing timeliness and resources to achieve set objectives.

Finance:

• Processing invoices and relevant documentation in the SU system according to established guidelines;
• Addressing enquiries related to financial administration;
• Executing payments to suppliers;
• Collaborating with the Business School s Financial Manager on campus;
• Maintaining organised financial files.

General administration:

• Managing the schedule for all requested functions, including year-end events;
• Assisting with registration during functions;
• Performing general administrative duties;
• Supporting the Head of Marketing with administrative duties;
• Packaging brochures, magazines, and other marketing materials for shipping;
• Managing brand collateral.

Event coordination:

• Coordinating, managing, and implementing external and internal events from inception to conclusion;
• Selecting venues, choosing vendors, deciding on menus, arranging accommodation, coordinating transportation for attendees, and distributing promotional materials;
• Attending events to oversee operations and address any challenges that may arise.

Job Requirements:

• A relevant three year diploma with at least three years' experience in a similar positon. Candidates with a one-year post matric qualification may be considered if they can provide evidence of having more than five years  relevant experience and have exceptional abilities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong organisational and planning abilities with excellent attention to detail;
• The ability to multitask and prioritise tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• Understanding financial processes and experience in processing financial invoices aligned to financial and procurement policies;
• Professional appearance, energetic and excellent interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work after hours and to travel when required;
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications;
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the marketing operations and coordination field.

Recommendation

• A relevant degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field; 
• Basic understanding of marketing strategies and concepts;
• Knowledge of event planning and execution;
• Exprience of working with different stakeholders;
• Knowledge / experience in marketing automation or project management will be advantageous.

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Duties:

• Urban and regional planning academic programme development and renewal;
• Postgraduate teaching in urban and regional planning;
• Postgraduate supervision of urban and regional planning research;
• Managing a productive research programme in urban and regional plan
• Publication of research results in accredited journals, and presenting results at conferences;
• Actively participating in all departmental activities and research projects;
• Academic interaction with the planning industry;
• Actively participating in community interaction initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• In possession of, or registered for, a PhD in urban and regional planning or a related field at the time of application;
• Registered, or registrable, as a professional planner with SACPLAN;
• Demonstrable knowledge of urban and regional planning processes and legislation in South Africa;
• Competency in geographic information systems and spatial statistics;
• Evidence of international or national conference presentations;
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.

Recommendation

• Peer-reviewed articles as first author or co-author in accredited journals on a research topic relevant to the post;
• Knowledge of SACPLAN guidelines for competencies and standards for curricula development;
• Practical experience in the preparation, implementation and/or evaluation of land development applications, land use schemes, and spatial development frameworks;
• Potential to secure research funding;
• Competencies in general organisational skills.

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Duties

• Receiving walk-in clients and handling telephonic reports and enquiries;
• Receiving all reports and recording these onto an electronic database;
• Coordinating the book for checking in and out, receipt of equipment and enquiries by contract security personnel;
• Receiving deliveries as well as lost and found items, and tracking down the owners of lost items;
• Serving as enquiry and reference point for Stellenbosch University (SU);
• Serving as contact and reference point wherever the University community requires support or emergency services;
• Managing and monitoring the charging batteries of two-way radio batteries that are in use;
• Monitoring the WhatsApp application and responding to reports and enquiries;
• Recording "In and Out" booking of and condition of logistical resources;
• Monitoring CCTV cameras that are being used by the University;
• Monitoring of the alarm system that are  being used by the University.

Job Requirements

• A Senior Certificate (Grade 12), or equivalent qualification;
• Valid registration with PSIRA;
• Three or more years' proven security and control room experience;
• Grade C to E security training;
• Excellent verbal communication skills;
• Contactable work related references;
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel;
• No criminal record;
• Good health;
• Willingness to work shifts;
• Willingness to provide extra services as required from time to time;
• Own transport to and from work.  

Recommendation

• A valid Code EB driver's licence;
• Related client-service training;
• The ability to compile reports and documents in MS Word and Excel;
• Knowledge and experience in using an electronic reporting system;
• Knowledge and experience in using CCTV camera systems; 
• Knowledge and experience in using alarm systems;
• Experience at a tertiary or similar institution.