Fresh Openings at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• Responsible for the management and administration of technical services to the Department.  
• This includes managing the staff and the infrastructure in the thin section laboratory in particular, plus associated laboratories, workshops, undergraduate teaching facilities and the vehicle pool within the department.  
• Also responsible for monitoring the general infrastructure of the department.

The requirements

• A relevant B.Degree / Advanced Technical Diploma (NQF level 7) in Geology, Mineralogy, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent, with 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:
• Previous technical experience, preferably in geology, engineering and/or a relevant science field including experience in working in labs and workshops
• Previous general maintenance experience and/or ability
• Previous electronics experience
• Previous supervision experience
• Previous experience working with budgets
• Previous thin section laboratory experience will be an advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence is a requirement for the position. Maintaining a valid PDP licence and first aid certificate are conditions of employment for this post, so candidates must be legally eligible to obtain these, commencing during their probation period The Institution will be responsible for the costs involved in obtaining the necessary licences and first aid certificate for one attempt. If either or both are failed the 2nd attempt will be for the incumbent’s account. Failure to obtain the necessary licences and first aid certificate will mean that the appointment of the incumbent cannot be confirmed and the employment contract will be terminated.    

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Post description: 

• The post-holder’s primary responsibilities are teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in either Economic and Exploration Geology or Hydrogeology and related geophysical methods.
• The incumbent is expected to develop a successful externally funded research program including postgraduate student supervision.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a PhD and an appropriate research track record either in the field of Economic Geology or Hydrogeology. In Economic Geology we require experience in a range of metallic ore deposits.
• Experience in critical metals would be an advantage.
• Hydrogeology may include the physical and chemical aspects of groundwater research (e.g., groundwater exploration, development and monitoring).
• Previous work will have resulted in peer-reviewed publications in international journals as appropriate to the level of the post.
• Relevant teaching experience and MSc or PhD student (co-)supervision are requirements as appropriate to the levels of the post.