Current Openings at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Performing all study activities according to the agreed protocols, SOPs and timeframes;
• Recruiting, consenting and enrolling study participants;
• Taking on tasks associated with oversight for protocol field implementation;
• Collecting quantitative (survey) data electronically (using tablets) and through headcounts;
• Collecting qualitative data through focus groups and in-depth interviews (using an audio recorder and field notes);
• Implementing discreet data analyses with the support of socio-behavioural science researchers;
• Co/Authoring academic manuscripts with the support of socio-behavioural science researchers;
• Liaising with the study coordinator on a regular basis;
• Maintaining high research standards, including data safety, integrity, and anonymity;
• Attending all necessary project trainings, meetings, and calls;
• Representing the interests of the research in community forums with integrity and transparency.

Job Requirements      

• Postgraduate degree in a social science (e.g., psychology, sociology, or public health);
• Experience in the research environment or in health care facilities;
• Experience in study recruitment and informed consent;
• Experience collecting quantitative and qualitative data;
• The ability to foster a collaborative relationship with health staff and research participants;
• The ability to speak, read and write English and Afrikaans or isiXhosa fluently;
• The ability to translate idiomatically from isiXhosa/Afrikaans to English without sacrificing nuance;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary and diverse team;
• A goal-oriented disposition and the skills to solve problems independently and effectively;
• Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of the Microsoft package of programmes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

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Duties 

• Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Undertaking learning, teaching and assessment activities in undergraduate and / or postgraduate modules;
• Supervising postgraduate students in Accountancy and related research fields;
• Engaging in research and publishing academic work in Accountancy and related fields in reputable academic and peer-reviewed journals;
• Participating in community interaction / social impact initiatives; 
• Contributing to academic administration and service-rendering.

Job Requirements   

• An appropriate SAICA accredited Honour's degree in Accounting, or a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, or SAICA accredited equivalent qualification; 
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant (SA) or eligible to register;
• At least three years' practical experience (which includes the relevant training contract period) in external auditing;
• Specialist knowledge in the subject area of the corporative  governance of technology; 
• Academic excellence and/or proven academic research experience (Master's  or PhD). Take note: a full academic transcript must accompany the application. Applications without this will be regarded as incomplete;
• At least three years' lecturing experience within the SAICA CA(SA) curriculum;
• Committed to research;
• The ability to supervise postgraduate studies in the corporate governance of technology;
• A commitment to social impact / community involvement; 
• The ability to lecture in English or Afrikaans, handle departmental administration and work in a team. 

Recommendation

• The ability to lecture in both English and Afrikaans;
• At least one publication in a DHET-approved journal in the subject area of the corporate governance of technology; 
• The willingness to be involved in SAICA's Thuthuka project and the lecturing of Digital and Leadership Acumen for Accountants and / or Business Ethics.
   

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Duties

• Managing and administration of the postgraduate admission and examination processes;
• Managing departmental databases (students, research);
• Marketing departmental initiatives and managing the departmental website;
• Providing general departmental administrative support

Job Requirements

• Diploma in administrative management or equivalent qualification (at least an NQF level 6 or equivalent);
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• At least two years' experience of administrative work and database management in an academic environment;
• Proven ability to perform administrative and financial tasks, including gathering/analysing/compiling data, report preparation, recordkeeping/filing; 
• Proven proficiency in the use of MS Office, including the MS Teams platform;
• Adequate level of IT skills to manage the departmental website.

Recommendation

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks with good time management;
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team, but also independently;
• Proven, efficient planning and organising skills;  
• Willingness to follow an open-door policy regarding students and staff;
• Experience in web development;
• Willingness and the ability to learn new skills;
• Demonstrate a general sense of curiosity in science and eart schiencesin particular;
• Experience with database submission portals similar to SU, e.g., SUNStudent and research outputs;
• Proven excellent written and verbal skills in Afrikaans or isiXhosa.

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Duties

• Providing technical support for undergraduate practicals in Entomology and Conservation Ecology;
• Providing technical support for research;
• Providing technical support to personnel and postgraduate students;
• Training postgraduates on the use of specific field and laboratory equipment;
• Maintaining the Department's insect collection;
• Preparing and appropriately storing specimens for inclusion in the insect collection;
• Curating the Department's insect collection;
• Setting up and managing a database of the Department's insect collection;
• Performing administrative duties, such as all administration pertaining to orders for chemicals/materials/equipment required for undergraduate practicals and research projects, including obtaining and comparing quotes, ordering, and deliveries;
• Organising the servicing and maintenance of all departmental laboratory equipment;
• Providing technical support for departmental outreach and marketing:
• Open Day;
• Webpage and marketing material.

Job Requirements

• MSc (with a major in Entomology);
• Knowledge and experience of procedures and techniques used in field and laboratory research;
• Experience in the collection, preparation, and storage of insect and plant specimens;
• Demonstrated computer literacy in MS Office, such as Excel and Word and webpage maintenance;
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Recommendation

• Experience in managing undergraduate practicals and scientific research;
• Experience in insect curation.

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Duties 

• Strategic planning and management, and implementing strategic goals for providing information services and research support to the Faculty of Science;
• Providing information services and research support to all clients of the Library and Information Service with specialisation in science;
• Subject specific information literacy and digital skills training, generic training and the creation of e-learning programmes;
• Creating and applying new and innovative services with the support of appropriate systems/programs  to reach clients, eg., Moodle, LibGuides, Camtasia, virtual services tools and artificial intelligence tools;

Developing the collection;

• Liaising, building relationships and communicating with the various academic departments within the Faculty of Science and relevant role players on campus;
• Marketing the library's services and resources.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science (LIS), or a bachelor's degree with a postgraduate diploma in LIS or equivalent qualification;
• At least five years' experience in providing information services and research support in an academic environment;
• Knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to information services, research support and other client services;
• Sound knowledge of information literacy development and e-learning in the academic sector;
• Good teaching, presenting and facilitating skills;
• The capacity to be innovative and dynamic in information provision and research support;
• Knowledge of collection development;
• Strong computer proficiency, including sound knowledge of the Windows environment;
• Excellent interpersonal, liaising and marketing skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently without supervision.

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Duties

• Performing all study activities according to the agreed protocols, SOPs and timeframes;
• Recruiting, consenting and enrolling study participants;
• Collecting quantitative (survey) data electronically, by using tablets, and by means of headcounts;
• Collecting qualitative data through focus groups and in-depth interviews by using an audio recorder and field notes;
• Liaising with the study coordinator on a regular basis;
• Maintaining high research standards, including excellent data handling and storage;
• Attending all necessary project trainings, meetings, and calls.

Job Requirements 

• Postgraduate degree in a social science (such as Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or Public Health), or a similar qualification;
• Experience in the research environment or in health care facilities;
• Experience in study recruitment and informed consent processes;
• Experience with collecting either quantitative or qualitative data;
• The ability to foster a collaborative relationship with health staff and research participants;
• The ability to speak, read and write English and isiXhosa fluently;
• The ability to translate idiomatically from isiXhosa to English without sacrificing nuance;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary and diverse team;
• A goal-oriented disposition and the skills to solve problems independently and effectively;
• Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of the Microsoft package of applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams;
• A valid code 08 driver's licence and the confidence to drive.

Recommendation

• A master's degree will be advantageous;
• Experience in using REDCap will be advantageous;
• Previous experience working within a research setting will be advantageous;
• A firm, demonstrable grounding in a range of research methodologies;
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Protection;
• Experience researching in TB and/or operational health systems research;
• Good Clinical Practice certification.

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Duties

General administrative support:

• Providing administrative support to the Language Centre (scheduling meetings and planned activities, monitoring diary, taking minutes during meetings, etc.);
• Receiving visitors, interacting with clients, and effectively managing email and telephonic enquiries;
• Keeping accurate administrative records;
• Performing asset administration, as needed.

Course administration:

• Carrying out administration for short courses within the Language Centre;
• Ensuring efficient course administration for credit-bearing courses (uploading student marks and student feedback, and handling test administration);
• Conducting layout and format checks on printed material (course-work books and tests), as needed.

Financial administration and budget control:

• Carrying out the financial administration required for daily operations in short-course portfolios and credit-bearing courses in a timeous and efficient manner and in line with Stellenbosch University's financial policies;
• Managing petty cash for short courses;
• Maintaining effective budget control with regard to purchasing goods and services in accordance with course budgets;
• Providing ad hoc assistance with the annual budgeting process.

Job Requirements

• A post-matric qualification in office administration or a relevant field;
• At least three years' administrative work experience, including experience in short course administration and/or academic course administration;
• At least two years' experience in financial administration (including invoicing, refunds, debtor administration and other standard bookkeeping tasks); 
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adhere to deadlines.

Recommendation

• Familiarity with the SU short course system;
• Knowledge of the SU financial system (SUNFin);
• A commitment to continuous professional development.