Current Vacancies at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• Working closely with the Total Rewards Manager, responsible for coordinating and implementing the institutional wellness strategy and managing the relationship with the institution’s wellness service provider.  
• Effective communication ensures staff are aware of the availability of wellness interventions and initiatives.  Ensures wellness interventions and initiatives are carried out within the budget provided.  Provides back-up support for the Remuneration and Benefits Officer. 

The Requirements

A relevant B. Degree at the NQF level 7 (ideally with psychology, social sciences, social work, and/or human resources) with approximately 3 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• Previous staff wellness experience
• Previous experience coordinating and implementing staff wellness initiatives and activities
• Preferably project management experience, or in the absence of this, a demonstrable high level of organisation and coordination
• At least 2 years of experience where work was done using spreadsheets, in particular Excel. Advanced Excel would be an advantage.
• At least 1 year of experience of analysis, interpreting and interrogating data and reporting on this.
• Previous experience in handling large volumes of data, where a high level of accuracy and attention to detail was required
• Previous counselling experience and/or facilitation/training experience would be advantageous.

Closing Date 25 September 2026

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Main Objectives

• Identifies and creates appropriate knowledge structures, and oversees the creation, management, and maintenance of metadata within the Rhodes University Library Services.
• This role plays a crucial part in ensuring data integrity, data curation, accessibility, and discoverability for various data assets, including research outputs, primary and secondary resources.
• The Metadata Curation Manager leads a team of metadata specialists and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support the organisation's data management and analysis efforts.

The Requirements

An Honours degree in Library and Information Science (NQF level 8) OR a 3-year Degree, plus a 1-year Post-Graduate Diploma (NQF level 8) in Library Science, Archival Science or Heritage Management plus approximately 8 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -  

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in metadata creation in an academic and/or research library
• NACO trained (authority record creation)
• At least 3 years’ previous supervision experience.
• Familiar with XML, MODS, Dublin Core, and Marc Edit
• Project Management experience
• Previous exposure to archives and/or research data curation and taxonomy development will be an advantage

Closing Date 06 October 2026

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging with the community, recognising that these responsibilities are executed differently across the various departments and Faculties. 
• Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or University level.

The Requirements 

• A PhD in Economics (which has been completed at the time of application)
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Postgraduate supervision at the Master's level
• Experience in applying a variety of research methods (quantitative and qualitative) in supervision and in teaching (such as in running practicals).
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise across a broad range of topics in areas of economics focused on Institutional Economics, Public Policy and Development Economics.
• A strong emerging research profile at a national level (publications in accredited journals, conference attendance, etc.), with international research collaboration and publications a significant advantage.
• A track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging with the community, recognising that these responsibilities are executed differently across the various departments and Faculties. 
• Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or University level. 

The Requirements 

• A PhD in Economics (which has been completed at the time of application) or a Master’s Degree in Economics with at least 10 years of industry experience specialising in Financial Markets Regulation.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at the master’s level
• Experience in applying a variety of quantitative research methods in supervision and in teaching (such as running practicals).
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise across a broad range of topics in areas of economics focused on Financial Markets and Financial Markets Regulation and/or Monetary Economics, with particular expertise in Financial Technology (FinTech), Digital Finance, and related developments in contemporary monetary and financial systems.
• A strong emerging research profile at a national level (publications in accredited journals, conference attendance, etc.), with international research collaboration and publications a significant advantage.
• A track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Main Objectives

• The role of the Director: Research is to be the strategic enabler of a thriving and vibrant research culture at Rhodes University to strengthen Rhodes University’s position and reputation as a research-intensive university.
• The Director is responsible for ensuring efficient and responsive research support services are provided across the University. Working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, the incumbent will support and manage research endeavours across the research excellence development pipeline, which includes postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, early- and mid-career academics, established academics, research chairs, research entities, faculty programmatic areas, and institutional research themes.
• The Director will strengthen processes and systems to pursue strategic funding opportunities and work closely with researchers, faculties, research entities, and relevant professional support divisions to maximise the University's success in attracting external research funding.
• The Director is expected to provide effective management of the Research Office's day-to-day operations and lead a range of research- and postgraduate-related processes within the University. As a member of the University’s Senior Management, the Director participates in the institution's general senior management functions and activities.

The Job Requirements

A PhD degree and approximately 10 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• A track record in research leadership or managing a research support department or research capacity development department.
• A track record in research grant acquisition or postgraduate training.
• At least 3 years’ management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Knowledge of and experience in dealing with national and international funding agencies and complex international collaborations.
• Experience in the design of funding instruments in support of research strategic objectives.
• Experience in research strategy formulation and implementation.
• Experience in effectively directing and managing significant research projects/programs/portfolios within a complex organisation.
• Experience managing and reporting on complex budgets.

Closing Date 07 October 2026