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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research) and community engagement, and recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. 
• Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels and contribute to their profession.  

The Requirements

• At least a BPharm or BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and a postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Chemistry/Biochemistry or related discipline, with a minimum of a Master’s degree.
• The successful applicant should be willing and driven to undertake research in Clinical Pharmacy/Biochemistry and register for a PhD degree. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a PhD or have made significant progress towards completing a PhD in Clinical Pharmacy / Biochemistry or any related field.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist will be an advantage
• Tutoring, facilitation or conference presentation experience required. No teaching experience required. 
• Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, and this will be an advantage
• No research supervision required 
• No emerging national profile in the discipline required 
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal) 

Closing Date 07 October 2025

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The Department

• The Division of Food Services is an in-house operated catering service that creates a home away from home by providing a hospitable and welcoming environment in our dining rooms. We provide a social environment in which students can interact while they eat, learn, and live. We support local and credible suppliers and ensure the nutritional well-being of our students. We are a team of 196 managers, caterers, and food services staff.
• Food Services, as part of the Residential Operations Division, provides a support service that complements and enriches the students' educational experience and, in doing so, strives to ensure an environment in which students can reach their full potential.
• Daily, Food Services provides convenient and flexible access to a variety of value-for-money, nutritious, tasty, and well-balanced meals in an environment that is friendly, hospitable, and hygienic.

Main Objectives

• To assist the Manager: Food Services in the running of Food Services operations, particularly as regards the management of staff and the implementation of food services procedures and standards to ensure high quality service delivery. 
• The post will contribute to the Residential Operations Division Vision & Mission Statement which in turn contributes to Rhodes University’s overall objective of being a world class institution where leaders learn.

The Requirements

A degree/diploma (NQF Level 7) in Hospitality Management with approximately 4 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• At least 3 years’ experience working with staff who are at the supervisory level.
• At least 2 years’ experience supervising staff.
• Approved practical training (on-the-job training in an Industrial Catering Facility) – With hands-on practical industrial cooking experience, physical stock-take, and on-the-job training of catering staff.
• Previous experience working with up-to-date Food Services practices with high-volume food production at multiple sites.
• A valid Driver’s license

Closing Date 29 September 2025