Fresh Openings at Rhodes University

The Department

• The Residential Operations Division is committed to providing a range of support services that enhance and complement the education experience of all students at the university.
• We also commit ourselves to providing excellent hospitality and administration services to all internal and external customers of RU.

This is done through various services, including:

• Food Services
• Housekeeping Services
• Conference and Events Services
• Central Cleaning Services
• Mail Room Services
• Janitorial Services

Main Objectives

• The main objective of this job is to assist the Manager: Housekeeping Services with the management and the administration of the Housekeeping Services department to ensure the delivery of a high standard of service to Rhodes University.

The Requirements

• A relevant degree / diploma (NQF Level 7) in Hospitality Management, plus at least approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience working in a hospitality service-related environment where the key focus has been on the planning and organization of service delivery.
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized administration environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience supervising and/or managing staff.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of cleaning and quality methodologies.
• Previous experience in stock control.

Closing Date 05 August 2025

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, 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.

The Requirements

Lecturer

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline. Candidates who provide evidence of their PhD thesis being under examination will be considered.
• Some teaching experience and/or teaching facilitation is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking or be willing to acquire these skills immediately once in the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities.
• An ability to teach foundational courses in at least one of the following fields: Comparative Politics and/or Political Theory. Ability to teach African Politics and/or South African Politics would be an advantage. In addition, candidates who can offer a range of expertise currently not provided by the department are encouraged to apply.
• An ability to supervise postgraduate students is required.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Teaching experience in at least one of the following fields: Comparative Politics and/or Political Theory. Experience in teaching African Politics and/or South African Politics would be an advantage. In addition, candidates who can offer a range of expertise currently not provided by the department are encouraged to apply.
• Research supervision experience up to at least a Master’s degree completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Closing Date 12 August 2025

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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

• BPharm and MPharm or a Master's degree relevant to the Pharmacy profession.
• Currently registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Tutoring or facilitation experience is required—some experience using a tertiary learning management system interface to enhance students’ experience and engagement.
• Ability to teach in the following disciplines: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and/or related areas of Pharmacy will be an advantage.
• Candidates with a PCDT permit registered with the SAPC would be at an added advantage.
• Experience with relevant pharmacy software (e.g. Unisolv® and Rx Solutions®) would be advantageous.
• Some experience in mentorship and/or supervision of postgraduate students would be an advantage.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research and evidence of accredited, published outputs would be an advantage.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Closing Date 12 August 2025

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Main Objectives

• The main objective of this job is to develop and support academics in their roles as educators at the tertiary level.
• This support and development will be provided by teaching on formal courses intended to enhance teaching and learning (not only at Rhodes University but also across the entire higher education sector) and providing consultancy on issues relating to teaching and learning and iii) supporting academics as they meet requirements related to the assurance and enhancement of quality (for example, by helping to interpret student feedback).
• In addition, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to developing the field of Higher Education Studies through their research and by providing supervision at doctoral and master’s levels.
• CHERTL academic staff are required to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Education, particularly regarding Master's and doctoral education.
• Appointment at Associate Professor-level would require the incumbent to contribute to the leadership of the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning; take responsibility for the coordination of formal CHERTL programmes in Higher Education Studies, advise on and contribute to teaching and learning policy development at an institutional level, be able to comment on (and thus provide shape to) national level policy and initiatives and participate in national level initiatives.

The Requirements

Associate Professor

• A doctoral degree in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with:
• Considerable teaching experience or experience of supporting and developing teaching at university-level, experience of supervision at master’s and PhD levels.
• Involvement in professional entities.
• National and emerging international profile in the field of Higher Education Studies.
• Track record of good administration, management and/or leadership roles.
• Excellent track record of capacity building of other staff.

Senior Lecturer

• A doctoral degree in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with:
• Teaching experience at university level or experience of supporting and developing teaching at this level.
• Involvement in professional entities.
• Track record of sound administration, management and/ or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
• Emerging national profile in the field of Higher Education Studies.
• Track record of capacity building of academic staff.

Closing Date 12 August 2025

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and community engagement, 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.

The Requirements

• A Master's Degree or equivalent, AND qualifications/ experience in Journalism.
• A relevant PhD or significant progress towards a relevant PhD would be an advantage.
• Ability to lecture in the BEd (English Language Teaching) and the BEd (Hons) programs is required.
• Ability to lecture on broader educational topics, such as Education Studies, would be an advantage.
• Experience in teaching/lecturing and community engagement projects would be advantageous.
• Ability to support in-service English teachers are required to participate in lesson observations and workshops.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal) would be an advantage.
• Ability to speak English and at least one other South African language is required.

Closing Date 12 August 2025

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties.
• Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental (school) level, Faculty and/or University level.
• The Business School is self-funding and it is essential that all academics have an entrepreneurial mindset and are expected to develop and contribute a viable revenue stream from executive education, short courses, workshops, contract research and consulting.
• In addition, an Associate Professor must be able to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements

• At least a PhD in the disciplines of either Advancement, Business Analysis, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Governance, Leadership, Philosophy
• Teaching experience at the postgraduate level required.
• Some facilitation of adults (training, presentation, as well as group facilitation) experience, albeit not in an academic context. Where individuals have exceptional practical experience, teaching experience may not be required, but the candidate would have to demonstrate an ability to design curricula, facilitate learning and assess learners in the selection process.
• Academic and or practical experience in one or more of the following disciplinary areas: Finance, Law, Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Philosophy, Strategy.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Familiarity and expertise in advancement and fundraising from experience in NGO’s, Foundations, and related institutions is essential for the Advancement & Resource Mobilisation role.
• Familiarity and expertise in the field of business analysis as defined by the International Institute of Business Analysts [see https://www.iiba.org/professional-development/career-centre/what-is-business-analysis/ ] is essential for the Business Analysis role.
• Strong track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.
• Experience in distance learning mode of delivery is desirable, but not essential.

Closing Date 12 August 2025

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The Department

• The Residential Operations Division is committed to providing a range of support services that enhance and complement the education experience of all students at the university.
• We also commit ourselves to providing excellent hospitality and administration services to all internal and external customers of RU.

This is done through various services, including:

• Food Services
• Housekeeping Services
• Conference and Events Services
• Central Cleaning Services
• Mail Room Services
• Janitorial Services

Main Objectives

• The main objective of this job is to assist the Manager: Housekeeping Services with the management and the administration of the Housekeeping Services department to ensure the delivery of a high standard of service to Rhodes University.

The Requirements

• A degree / diploma (NQF Level 7) in Hospitality Management with approximately 4 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience in Hospitality Management and experience working in a hospitality service- related environment where the key focus has been on the planning and organization of service
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized administration environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience supervising and/or managing staff.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of cleaning and quality methodologies.
• Previous experience in stock control.

Closing Date 4 August 2025