Jobs Available at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• Responsible for managing the supplier database, vetting of suppliers, act as liaison with service providers and ensure that suppliers meet the mandatory and service delivery requirements according to the Procurement policy and service level agreements; to provide functional support and end-user support, maintenance and reports on supplier database performance; responsible for managing general purchasing by ensuring that requisitions for non-asset goods and services are processed in an effective and efficient manner which is compliant with RU policies and procedures.

The Requirements

• A relevant degree / national higher diploma (3 years of study / NQF level 7) in related fields like Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business Management plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience in procurement / purchasing
• Experience working with the Procurement module in the Oracle Cloud Finance System will be an advantage
• Having worked with accounts previously and be able to reconcile accounts
• Highly computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, E-Mail and the Internet
• Experience in establishing, using and maintaining electronic and paper based administrative systems
• At least 2 years’ supervision experience

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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

At least a Ph.D. in Economics or equivalent, or, in exceptional circumstances, a Masters’ degree in Economics, or equivalent with completion of a Ph.D in view (final draft completed).

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with postgraduate teaching experience an advantage.
• Disciplinary expertise in Public Policy, Institutional Economics and related areas.
• An emerging research profile, with at least some journal publications and conference presentations
• Research supervision or co-supervision at postgraduate level
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

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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.
• In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research and community engagement, and contribute towards the institution's governance. This professor's leadership contribution should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Lecturer:

• At least a Masters’ degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology/Industrial Psychology is required. Candidates willing to register for a PhD or who have made significant progress towards completing a PhD may also be considered.
• Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA would be an advantage.
• Some teaching experience is required. Must be acquainted with online/ blended teaching, testing and marking or be willing to immediately acquire these skills once on the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities.
• Ability to teach and interest in any of the following areas is required: Psychological Assessment, General Industrial / Organisational Psychology.
• The ability to use a range of psychological assessment tools would be an added advantage.
• The ability to supervise postgraduate students as a research supervisor at Hons, Master’s and PhD levels as per qualification will be required once in the job.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research.
• Some evidence of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psychology/Industrial Psychology. Candidates who can provide evidence of having submitted their PhD for examination may also be considered.
• Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA would be an advantage.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Teaching experience and interest in any of the following areas are required: Psychological Assessment, General Industrial / Organisational Psychology
• Research supervision of at least Master’s degrees to completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline (Good to satisfactory research track record).
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Associate Professor:

• A PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psychology/Industrial Psychology.
• Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA would be an advantage.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Masters’ and PhD levels, is required.
• Teaching experience and interest in any of the following areas are required: Psychological Assessment, General Industrial / Organisational Psychology.
• Supervision of Master’s degrees to completion is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline (Good to very good research track record).
• Proven track record in administration, management and leadership.