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Main Objectives

Responsible for providing high-level confidential, strategic, research, professional assistance, project management, report writing, and support for the Vice-Chancellor. This strategic position in the Office of Vice-Chancellor involves interaction with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders of the University.

The incumbent will also provide high-level confidential, strategic, and professional support to the DVC: Academic and Student Affairs and the Director: Institutional Research, Planning, and Quality Promotion. 

The Requirements

A Master’s degree or equivalent NQF 9 qualification plus at least seven years relevant experience where such experience includes: -

•  Proven and demonstrable research experience and track record
• A strong analytical track record
• Must have worked in a similar role where working at a strategic level was part of the key responsibilities
• Previous experience managing strategic projects
• Previous experience in the establishment of systems and processes to gather, analyze, synthesize and report on data, including having worked with technology to enhance efficiencies and presentation
• A sound working knowledge of higher education, specifically academic processes, research and the overall functioning of higher education, including the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Council of Higher Education, and other bodies that play a role in higher education
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Extensive conflict management skills.
• Previous experience working under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Previous experience managing budgets and accounts and the ability to read a balance sheet and reconcile accounts.

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Main Objectives

To work closely with the Director to provide effective and efficient personal administrative, project and organisational support which will enable the Director to effectively serve the University in the execution of responsibilities, duties, tasks and to meet strategic objectives as well as to provide administrative and front-line service to the Office of the Director, Residential Operations Managers and other groups requiring services of the Residential Operations Division.

The Requirements

A B. Degree/Diploma (NQF level 7) plus 4 years relevant experience where such experience includes: - 

• At least 1 year should be working with an individual at a senior level (e.g., HoDs, Directors, Hall Wardens or a middle manager).
• At least 3 years previous administrative experience within a computerised environment where planning, co-ordinating and executing administrative processes and where the job required a high degree of multi-tasking.
• Previous experience in assisting with the planning, co-ordination and executing of projects or events.
• Administrative experience within a university and/or large scale operational/service orientated environment will be an advantage.
• Previous experience handling queries (staff, members of the public etc.)

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Job Description

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (SL/L) in the Department of Literary Studies in English
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. 

The Department of Literary Studies in English invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Requirements

Lecturer:

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in English, Literary Studies, or a closely related discipline. Candidates who have evidence of their PhD having been submitted for examination may also be considered. Candidates should have an  ability to teach and interest in one or more of the following areas:

African literature, South African literature, Postcolonial Literature, Literary Theory, Postmodern literature.

A keenness to teach Academic writing will be an added advantage.

In addition, the following requirements are applicable:

• Some teaching experience is required. Should be acquainted with online/ blended teaching, testing and marking or be willing to immediately acquire these skills once on the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students as research supervision at Honours, Masters and PhD levels as per qualification will be required once in the job.
• Some evidence and experience of conducting research.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer:

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in English, Literary Studies, or a closely related discipline, with teaching experience and interest in one or more of the following areas:

African literature, South African literature, Postcolonial Literature, Literary Theory, Postmodern literature.

A keenness to teach Academic writing will be an added advantage.
In addition, the following requirements are applicable:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and credible record of publication in peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).