Jobs at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for teaching and learning, the creation of knowledge (research), professional involvement, and community engagement, recognising differences in the execution of 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.
• In addition, a Professor and an Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research; and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the leadership and management of the institution.

The Requirements

Senior Researcher

• A PhD in Literary Studies in English/English Literature Education is required
• At least 2 years of teaching experience (including Literary Studies/literature education) at the undergraduate level is required
• Evidence of research supervision of at least a master’s degree to completion is required
• An emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible publication record in peer-reviewed publications are required
• A track record of administration, management and/or leadership is required

Associate Professor

• A PhD in Literary Studies in English/English Literature Education is required
• At least 5 years of teaching experience (including Literary studies/literature education) across undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required
• Evidence of research of master’s degree (to completion) and PhD degrees (could be in progress) is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage
• A national and merging international profile in the discipline a substantial publication record in peer-reviewed publications is required
• An extensive track record of administration, management, and leadership is required

Closing Date 06 October 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 06 October 2025

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Main Objectives

• To extract and provide supporting schedules and information for the completion of the University’s annual financial statements, prepare financial statements for University-related projects, and complete statistical returns for the SA Reserve Bank and others. 
• To provide a service with regard to budget preparation and budget variance investigation for the Finance Division. Maintaining the general ledger system, thereby ensuring the integrity of data and the quality of financial reporting. 
• To provide effective & efficient accounting/administration and control measures in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures.
• This includes Fixed Asset administration and Inventory accounting, various VAT and other SARS-related returns administration forms, and participation in month-end and year-end procedures, including internal and external audit requirements. 
• The Financial Accounting Unit is within the Finance Division and operates within a sub-structure where its sub-units report to the Senior Manager: Financial Control

The Requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Financial Accounting or Auditing plus approximately 6 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, where such experience includes: -
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and audit working papers.
• Budget preparation and variance analysis, including investigative follow-up.
• Experience maintaining General Ledger structures and account coding.
• Working knowledge of the VAT Act and its application, and Experience in preparing VAT schedules, reconciliations, and dealing with SARS rulings.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing audit documentation.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially in accounting systems and Excel.
• Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting, including depreciation processes.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Exposure to statutory reporting for DHET, SARB, and Statistics South Africa, and familiarity with restricted vs unrestricted fund accounting in a university context will be an added advantage.
• A thorough understanding and experience of VAT as it applies to Higher Education Institutions will be an advantage

Closing Date 26 September 2025