Job Openings at Stellenbosch University

• Establishing the NITheCS as a national asset by leading the scientific and research themes of NITheCS and management of  NITheCS activities;
• Responsible for the strategic and operational functioning of the NITheCS ensuring contractual compliance with funders;
• Managing the NITheCS as a complex multi-campus, multi-institutional, multidisciplinary enterprise;
• Responsible for maintaining, deploying and achieving the Vision, Mission and Aims of NITheCS;
• Optimally implementing the governance, staffing, operational and financial management of the Institute¿s activities;
• Coordinating the implementation of the NITheCS Steering Committee, Management Committee, Scientific Advisory Committee and other necessary governance and operational structures;
• Building and maintaining constructive relationships between the NITheCS Consortium, universities, the research community, funding organisations, relevant government departments, decision-makers and the general public, and functioning as the point of contact for all strategic and contractual communications;
• Ensuring that the reputation and prestige of the NITheCS is maintained within South Africa, the rest of Africa, as well as globally;
• Research Ecosystem leadership: Through various channels of advocacy, motivate research institutions relevant to the NITheCS to strengthen research culture; and positively influence the National System of Innovation;
• Providing leadership and management to guide and motivate staff towards achieving large multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral teams to address scientific and policy challenges in the relevant disciplines or specialised fields of knowledge of the NITheCS;
• Ensuring the scientific development of a cohort of qualified and capable individuals in the relevant disciplines or specialised fields of knowledge of the NITheCS in the national context, and building an optimal succession pool for further advancement of the NITheCS;
• Demonstrating, through implementation, a commitment to excellence, diversity, inclusivity and socio-economic growth in all aspects of governance, research, human capital development,funding and internal management towards achieving multi-dimensional transformation by embracing equal opportunity and affirmative action;
• Establishing and facilitating a climate conducive to optimal research and maintaining your own active research programme;
• Lead the NITheCS'ss response to the National Development Plan (NDP), the Science, Technology and Innovation Decadal Plan 2022-2032, and other relevant national and international policies, strategies and grand challenge projects;
• Maintaining compliance with contractual and applicable institutional and government policies and procedures;
• Responsible for internationalising the research programme and linking it to other initiatives in Theoretical and Computational Sciences and the core thematic areas of the NITheCS in South Africa, the rest of Africa and globally;
• Monitoring industry and sectoral trends and the competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities relevant to the research and growth trajectory of the NITheCS;
• Identify and implement long-term methods to increase value through the development of new and strengthening of existing partnerships, as well as ensure that fit for purpose marketing strategies are developed to underpin and advance the growth trajectory of the NITheCS by identifying business development opportunities and segmenting those that will bring increased partnership benefits and revenue;
• Driving the efforts and strategies to ensure sustainability of the NITheCS beyond DSI-NRF funding. 

Job Requirements    

• A relevant Doctoral degree in one or more of the knowledge fields related to the focus of the NITheCS;
• An established researcher in the knowledge fields related to the focus of the NITheCS, with a significant and outstanding research track record, high international research standing, and has received recognition by peers;
• A full professor, or qualify to be appointed as a full professor benchmarked nationally, coupled with a demonstrable track record of at least ten years' achievement at senior level in a management or related capacity, including a proven track record of research management of similar multi-level or national institutes;  
• Has insight into and a proven track record of providing strategic leadership, with the ability to provide strategic leadership to the NITheCS Consortium, including shaping the focus areas, direction and research programmes of the NITheCS;
• Extensive experience of working with multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research teams;
• A proven track record of supervising postgraduate students, including PhD students, to completion; guiding and advising emerging researchers (postdoctoral research fellows) as well developing members of research and development teams working under his/her/their supervision during their progression to higher ranks of the career ladder;  
• A demonstrable understanding of dimensions of inequality and discrimination, including race, gender, sexual orientation and disability;
• Superior leadership and communication skills;
• In a position of authority to influence opinion leaders and decision-makers;
• An excellent understanding of corporate governance;
• A strong understanding of social and enterprise development;
• Proven experience in collaboration and networking, both locally and internationally, to develop and sustain appropriate partnerships and alliances is essential;
• Well-connected within academia, government, industry networks and related civil society organisations at a senior level;
• The ability to bring visibility to and enhance the profile of the NITheCS;
• A demonstrable understanding of the strategic importance of the basic sciences (i.e., the foundational disciplines in the natural sciences), as well as the ability to articulate this to decision-makers and potential funders;
• A proven track record in building and leading teams across multiple projects;
• A demonstrable entrepreneurial and innovative approach to research issues;
• A proven track record of generating sustainable external funds and diversifying revenue streams to pursue the strategic objectives of the NITheCS;
• Experience of ensuring the responsible management of finances and resources;
• Excellent knowledge of the science, research and policy ecosystem in South Africa, and the larger international context as it applies to the NITheCS;
• Familiar with South Africa's  public policy processes and public finance concepts;

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• Lecturing modules in one or more of the specialised LLM programmes in International Trade Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Law and Technology, as well as in other law modules;
• Lecturing in the undergraduate law programmes and service modules; 
• Actively researching, writing and publishing in the assigned field(s) of law;
• Postgraduate supervision;
• Contributing to the administrative functioning of the Faculty; 
• Performing such other duties as assigned by the Faculty.

Job Requirements        

• LLM with a relevant undergraduate degree in law (for appointment as Lecturer);
• LLD or an appropriate PhD (for appointment as Senior Lecturer). In the case of an applicant from practice who does not hold a full-time academic appointment, reputation in legal practice and professional legal experience may be considered in the absence of an LLD/PhD;
• Publications (for appointment as Senior Lecturer); 
• Experience in postgraduate mentorship and supervision (for appointment as Senior Lecturer);
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (for appointment as Senior Lecturer).

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Duties    

Analytical and training duties:

• All aspects related to general chemical analyses performed in the laboratory, acting both independently, as well as in support of the other CA Lab staff. This would include preparing standards, calibration curves, and samples; setting up instruments, monitoring the analytical performance of the instruments and other quality control parameters; as well as basic data compilation, quantification and interpretation; 
• Supporting and training students and staff in sample preparation and data analysis when needed.

Recordkeeping and administration:

• Compiling and updating the Standard Operating Procedures for the method portfolio of the CA Lab;
• Supporting the logistical and administrative aspects of the laboratory, including stock taking and liaising with company representatives to obtain quotes for general consumables;
• Performing administrative duties related to infrastructure/facilities for the CA Lab;
• Acting as health and safety representative of the laboratory and chemical waste management officer for the DVO/SAGWRI environment.

Job Requirements    

• BScHons, BTech, or MTech degrees with Chemistry and / or Biochemistry, or a relevant field with analytical chemistry as focus, with at least one year of relevant work experience;
• Experience in independently performing chemical analytical analyses;
• Practical experience in preparing samples using a variety of techniques, including, but not limited to, liquid/liquid extraction, solid phase extraction, derivatisation, etc.;
• Good planning, organisational, time management and problem-solving skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure and in a team;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in a multilingual environment;
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams).