Vacancies at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The facilitation of learning, teaching and assessment activities in undergraduate modules in Digital- and Leadership Acumen and/or Business Ethics.
• The participation in the development and implementation of online learning activities and assessments, including the development of simulations.
• Supervision of postgraduate students in accountancy and related research fields.
• Engaging in research and publishing academic work in accountancy and related research fields in reputable academic and peer-reviewed journals.
• Participating in community interaction / social impact initiatives, including involvement in the SAICA's Thuthuka project.
• Contributing to academic administration and service rendering.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• An honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF 8) relevant to the subject area of digital acumen.
• Academic excellence (evidenced by a full academic transcript) and/or proven academic research experience (a master's degree in the subject area of finance or business, or PhD, or publication(s) in DHET-approved journal(s)).
• Strong MS Excel skills, which specifically include the demonstrated use of PivotTables and the automation of routine tasks using Macros and VBA.
• The ability to lecture and function in a multilingual work environment and team.
• A commitment to research and social impact/community involvement.
• The ability to handle departmental administration.
• The ability to work in a team.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Registration or eligibility to register with a professional body within the field of finance or business.
• Previous instructional design or module development experience in higher education.
• Practical exposure to MS Excel Modelling and/or ACL (Audit Command Language).
• Practical exposure to Cloud ERP and/or Accounting Software.
• Practical exposure to business ethics, corporate sustainability and integrated reporting.

Closing Date :  21-Jul-2025

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Duties/Pligte        

• Developing high-quality, funder-aligned proposals and related documents tailored for both local and international audiences across corporate, philanthropic, and development sectors.
• Producing high quality sponsorship proposals that clearly articulate the commercial value of partnering with Stellenbosch University, and aligning opportunities with the strategic interests of corporate sponsors.
• Coordinating the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring timelines, accuracy, and alignment with institutional priorities and the broader fundraising strategy.
• Collaborating with project leaders and senior subject-matter experts to scope funding opportunities and translate complex ideas into compelling funding narratives and digestible language. 
• Leading the development of bursary support proposals, with secondary involvement in select development-themed proposals (e.g. social impact, health, education).
• Researching and analysing societal trends, funding landscapes, and stakeholder interests to craft relevant, high-impact proposals.
• Drafting and iterating proposals, including developing itemised budgets, forecasting operational expenses, and integrating feedback from stakeholders and funders.
• Contributing to refining internal systems and processes, including the use of templates, briefs, and workflows to increase efficiency and quality.
• Providing technical proposal-writing guidance to faculty, researchers, and fundraising colleagues, enhancing proposal quality across the institution.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement through monitoring proposal outcomes, integrating learnings, and contributing to key performance indicators and strategic goals.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Bachelor's degree (or NQF 7 equivalent qualification) in social sciences, journalism, commerce, or business management.
• Three years' relevant proposal development experience.
• Demonstrable ability to enable collaboration and to coordinate multiple parties¿ interests in a request for funding proposals.
• Experience in a fundraising, research or technical writing environment with considerable business acumen will be advantageous.
• The ability to process, analyse and logically structure project-related information into accesible  language that is clear to various funding audiences.
• Demonstrable capacity in interpreting analytical reports, strategic plans, evaluations and desktop research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably also in a second official South African language.
• The ability to multitask and work under pressure with speed, structure and accuracy.
• Proven skills in using proposal writing to develop existing markets and successfully reach out to untapped markets.
• A proven track record of proposal success.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation towards both internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to manage and develop fundraising communications to a range of targeted audiences on various topics, with a particular emphasis on bursaries.
• Proven success in working with cross-functional teams.
• The ability to innovate and solve problems creatively, and proven flexibility in terms of new programmes and/or ideas and their evaluation.#

Closing Date :  7-Jul-2025

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Duties/Pligte        

• Providing reception and administrative support to the Senior Director and the team, including diary and schedule management.
• Assisting with the administration of meetings, e.g. agenda, minutes, actions.
• Assisting with document management, including the drafting, formatting and collation of relevant documentation and presentations.
• Establishing and maintaining accurate digital databases.
• Making travel, transport and accommodation arrangements for the Senior Director.
• Timeous and effective assistance with relevant registrations, e.g. conferences.
• Timeously liaising with various internal and external service providers to ensure the effective functioning of the office.
• Independently handling enquiries addressed to the office of the Senior Director.
• Assisting with financial administration, including purchase orders, SUNFin payments, and reporting. 
• Assisting with logistical arrangements of relevant events and workshops.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• At least an NQF level 6 administration or secretarial qualification, plus five years' relevant experience in administrative support at managerial level.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in the multilingual and multicultural environment in English and another official South African language.
• The ability to liaise with individuals at management and other levels, both within and outside the University.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships in order to gain support for initiatives and objectives.
• Proven ability to effectively use office software, e.g. the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven financial administration experience.
• The ability to function under work and time pressure without compromising accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent time management skills.
• The ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively in writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least English and one other official South African language.
• High-level organisational abilities.
• Demonstrable initiative in the performance of the required tasks.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Relevant experience of working within the higher education environment.
• Relevant experience of working within a project management environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Stellenbosch University's administrative and financial systems.

Closing Date :  4-Jul-2025

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Duties/Pligte        

The incumbent will be responsible for all infrastructure needs and provide the technical support for efficient teaching and research in the department.

The main duties include:

• Liaising with the University's service departments, including maintenance services and Facilities Management.
• Managing the departmental laboratories and storerooms, which includes equipment, geological and chemical inventories, gas supply and waste disposal.
• Supporting financial administration related to the laboratories, storerooms, and equipment, which requires liaising with service providers to obtain quotations and placing orders.
• Supporting class and field practicals with an emphasis on instrumental techniques and geo-science specific software, and providing technical hands-on training.
• Providing technical research support to academic staff and postgraduate students.
• Responsible for managing IT related needs, which requires liaising with SU IT, and providing software recommendations and installation support for general and geo-science specific applications.
• Supporting financial administration related to the IT needs, e.g., computer and licence purchases.
• Coordinating Occupational Health and Safety measures within the Department and addressing risks.
• Assisting student administrative processes, e.g., training and allocation of student assistants.
• Coordinating and managing the asset register and the needs of the facilities.
• Managing support staff assigned to the post.
• Providing ad hoc support for the administrative team in the Department.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• At least a BSc honours degree in geosciences, or an equivalent technical qualification at NQF level 7 with appropriate work experience in a geosciences environment.
• Proven relevant post-degree experience in research and development.
• Proven practical experience in geoscience related equipment uses and maintenance.
• Proven exposure to obtaining quotes and placing orders.
• Excellent computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and discipline relevant software applications.
• Excellent communication skills in English, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform administrative and financial tasks, including obtaining quotations and placing orders, gathering/analysing/compiling data, report preparation, and recordkeeping/filing.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Willingness to follow an open-door policy regarding students and staff.
• Practical and proactive, willing to take responsibility and to learn new skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa.
• Record of formal health and safety training.
• Experience with database submission portals similar to those at SU, e.g., SUNFin.

Closing Date : 30 -June-2025