Vacancies at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

Management of the Mechatronic laboratory:

• Setting up and running practicals, including training student assistants.
• Assisting with tutorial (PLC) software, practicals, and lab work for mechatronic projects.
• Designing and constructing new equipment and practicals.
• Maintaining laboratory, equipment and computers and software.
• Managing laboratory and workspace to accommodate practicals, projects and Capstone projects.

General laboratory areas:

• Keeping a safe environment in the laboratories and acting on potential hazards,
• Maintaining the instrumentation store and maintaining the equipment in the store.
• Willingness to be appointed as safety officer 8(2)(i), H&S officer, first aider and firefighter for laboratories.
• Willingness to work with undergraduate students in workshop practicals, if needed.
• Multi-axis robot programming and commissioning.

Administration:

• Obtaining quotations and purchasing consumables and equipment from local and international suppliers.
• Managing equipment and consumables booked out from the lab and store.
• Creating guides/notes for the use of specialised equipment.
• Managing laboratory computers, their software and their respective licences.
• Creating engineering drawings of components and equipment for manufacturing.

Assisting undergraduate students, postgraduate students and staff:

• Setting up experimental facilities, including computers and data acquisition units.
• Checking designs and obtaining quotes from manufactures and suppliers for final-year and postgraduate students.
• Providing technical support and advice to students and staff.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Qualification: An ECSA-accredited Bachelor of engineering technology in mechatronic engineering or higher, OR an ECSA-accredited advanced diploma in mechatronic engineering or higher, OR an ECSA-accredited bachelor of engineering degree in mechatronic engineering, or equivalent.
• Sound computer hardware skills, including configuring microprocessors and PLCs.
• Computer software skills, including Excel, Outlook, CAD and programming languages like Python and C.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work within a team, but also to work independently.
• A record of being dutiful and reliable, as well as being accurate and neat in completing tasks.
• Willingness to work in a multilingual environment.
• Willingness to work after hours occasionally.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Two to five years' experience within a tertiary mechatronic or mechanical engineering environment or similar.

Specific knowledge of instrumentation and tools used in the Department, and knowledge of the materials used in the Department's workshop, as well as their costing - these would  include (but not be limited to)

• Siemens PLC, Siemens TIA Portal, 3D printing, configuring and wiring variable frequency drives, and experience with Keysight and HBM/HBK data  acquisition systems.
• First aid training.

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Leadership and management:

• Leading the High Performance and Club Coaching programme's planning, monitoring, and reporting of a sustainable coaching structure that serves as an excellent value proposition for club members and coaches.
• Providing strategic input on performance and development outcomes.
• Submitting quarterly reports aligned to the Maties Sport MERL framework.
• Leading weekly reporting and planning meetings with the Maties Sport Coaching staff.
• Being an active participant and contributing member of the Maties Sport Club Committee.

Recruitment and retention:

• Establishing, optimising and implementing a three-year Recruitment and Retention Strategy to include talent identification, scouting and recruitment; transformation requirements aligned to and meeting the SU admissions policy and academic requirements.
• Establishing, optimising and implementing a three-year sport bursary budget in line with recruitment strategy and Maties Sport allocations, in consultation with the Maties Sport Club Manager.
• Implementing a long-term student-athlete development pathway that aligns with the sustainable bursary budget.
• Promoting the quality of opportunities for the BCIA students as a priority strategic objective, and aligned to the Transformation Plan of Maties Sport.
• Working with the Senior Manager: Hockey and the Senior Manager: Maties Sport High Performance in the facilitation, implementation and monitoring of the annual sport bursary budget according to Stellenbosch University's and Maties Sport's requirements for the final approval from the Chief Director: Maties Sport.

Performance enhancement:

• Leading the coaching of Maties Sport teams participating in national university competitions and local leagues.
• Ensuring a sustainable club coaching model that specifically focuses on long-term student-athlete development of BICA student-athletes.
• Designing and implementing a coaching performance evaluation system to ensure that annual performance targets are met for the respective sport clubs.
• Developing a coaching development pathway and performance evaluation system, aligned with the
• Maties Sport training and development programme and meeting transformation requirements for competitions.

Integrated Medicine and Science (IMAS) and holistic student-athlete support:

• Managing the implementation of an evidence-based annual IMAS performance enhancement programme to ensure continued enhancement of performance in all competitions and leagues, in close collaboration with the HP Unit, support staff and medical staff at Campus Health Services.
• Ensuring access to the Maties Sport Injury Clinic and injury management programme through injury reporting.
• Managing individual performance assessments.
• Successful management of the student-athlete empowerment programme (PACER) to include the full participation of all student-athletes.
• Contributing to the overall functioning of the Maties Sport annual performance plans and its future by accepting responsibilities for sustainability and adhering to a code of high-performance ethics.
• Promoting drug free sport amongst the student-athletes.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• SAHA Level 2 coaching certificate or equivalent recognised coaching course.
• A valid driver's licence and own transport.
• The position requires working after hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• At least three years' coaching experience within the environments of high school, university, provincial and/or national level.
• Applied knowledge and experience working with athletes on a development pathway.
• Experience in athlete recruitment and engagement with relevant networks such as schools.
• Experience with working effectively as part of an integrated coaching- and support staff team.
• Proven experience in leading coaching teams and implementing structured player development pathways.
• Understanding of recruitment, retention, and high-performance programme management within a university or similar environment.
• Strong technical and tactical coaching¿expertise.
• The ability to give strategic direction in an ever-increasing professional environment.
• A participative and effective leadership and management style.
• High level of management and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Process oriented that will lead to results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic planning and programme management capability.
• Strong organisational and reporting ability.
• Computer literacy regarding MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Administrative skills: the ability to provide accurate and informative written and verbal reports.
• The ability to take initiative, be innovative and to function effectively under pressure.
• The ability to prioritise effectively.
• Accuracy in performing administrative tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of student-athlete support frameworks within a university environment.
• Knowledge of transformation and compliance requirements in sport.
• The knowledge, ability and sophistication needed to interact with business, government, federations/unions/franchises, and other national stakeholders such as schools.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Experience within a sport, university or development organisation.

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Duties/Pligte        

Leadership and management:

• Leading the High Performance and Club Coaching programme's planning, monitoring, and reporting of a sustainable coaching structure that serves as an excellent value proposition for club members and coaches.
• Providing strategic input on performance and development outcomes.
• Submitting quarterly reports aligned to the Maties Sport MERL framework.
• Leading weekly reporting and planning meetings with the Maties Sport Coaching staff.
• Being an active participant and contributing member of the Maties Sport Club Committee.

Recruitment and retention:

• Establishing, optimising and implementing a three-year Recruitment and Retention Strategy to include talent identification, scouting and recruitment; transformation requirements aligned to and meeting the SU admissions policy and academic requirements.
• Establishing, optimising and implementing a three-year sport bursary budget in line with recruitment strategy and Maties Sport allocations, in consultation with the Maties Sport Club Manager.
• Implementing a long-term student-athlete development pathway that aligns with the sustainable bursary budget.
• Promoting the quality of opportunities for the BCIA students as a priority strategic objective, and aligned to the Transformation Plan of Maties Sport.
• Working with the Senior Manager: Hockey and the Senior Manager: Maties Sport High Performance in the facilitation, implementation and monitoring of the annual sport bursary budget according to Stellenbosch University's and Maties Sport's requirements for the final approval from the Chief Director: Maties Sport.

Performance enhancement:

• Leading the coaching of Maties Sport teams participating in national university competitions and local leagues.
• Ensuring a sustainable club coaching model that specifically focuses on long-term student-athlete development of BICA student-athletes.
• Designing and implementing a coaching performance evaluation system to ensure that annual performance targets are met for the respective sport clubs.
• Developing a coaching development pathway and performance evaluation system, aligned with the
• Maties Sport training and development programme and meeting transformation requirements for competitions.

Integrated Medicine and Science (IMAS) and holistic student-athlete support:

• Managing the implementation of an evidence-based annual IMAS performance enhancement programme to ensure continued enhancement of performance in all competitions and leagues, in close collaboration with the HP Unit, support staff and medical staff at Campus Health Services.
• Ensuring access to the Maties Sport Injury Clinic and injury management programme through injury reporting.
• Managing individual performance assessments.
• Successful management of the student-athlete empowerment programme (PACER) to include the full participation of all student-athletes.
• Contributing to the overall functioning of the Maties Sport annual performance plans and its future by accepting responsibilities for sustainability and adhering to a code of high-performance ethics.
• Promoting drug free sport amongst the student-athletes.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• SAHA Level 2 coaching certificate or equivalent recognised coaching course.
• A valid driver's licence and own transport.
• The position requires working after hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• At least three years' coaching experience within the environments of high school, university, provincial and/or national level.
• Applied knowledge and experience working with athletes on a development pathway.
• Experience in athlete recruitment and engagement with relevant networks such as schools.
• Experience with working effectively as part of an integrated coaching- and support staff team.
• Proven experience in leading coaching teams and implementing structured player development pathways.
• Understanding of recruitment, retention, and high-performance programme management within a university or similar environment.
• Strong technical and tactical coaching¿expertise.
• The ability to give strategic direction in an ever-increasing professional environment.
• A participative and effective leadership and management style.
• High level of management and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Process oriented that will lead to results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic planning and programme management capability.
• Strong organisational and reporting ability.
• Computer literacy regarding MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Administrative skills: the ability to provide accurate and informative written and verbal reports.
• The ability to take initiative, be innovative and to function effectively under pressure.
• The ability to prioritise effectively.
• Accuracy in performing administrative tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of student-athlete support frameworks within a university environment.
• Knowledge of transformation and compliance requirements in sport.
• The knowledge, ability and sophistication needed to interact with business, government, federations/unions/franchises, and other national stakeholders such as schools.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Experience within a sport, university or development organisation.

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Duties/Pligte        

Management support:

• Providing real-time calendar management for the Director. Prioritising inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; and making judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
• Coordinating regular meetings between the Director and the Department as well as other stakeholders. Compiling agendas and taking minutes for divisional meetings.
• Handling correspondence, including email (if and where needed).
• Working with and supporting colleagues/team members in other units within the Finance Division.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external parties on all matters pertaining to the Director, including those of a highly confidential nature. Prioritising and determining appropriate course of action, referral, or response, and exercising judgement.
• Working closely with the Director and senior staff in the Division to keep the Director well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and following up appropriately. Anticipating the Director's needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
• Maintaining open communications with the Director's and Chief Director's and Rectorates' Personal Assistants, and providing information and documents as needed.
• Coordinating all Departmental meetings, including Strategic Planning Sessions.
• Providing "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role; providing a bridge for smooth communication between the Director and staff; and demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with the Department.
• Managing all aspects of the office's services. Implementing procedures for improved workflow and anticipating future needs as needs arise.

Administrative/financial support:

• Obtaining necessary quotations for the procurement of various equipment/products/services.
• Proactively processing procurement requisitions, expense claims, and finance related transactions for the Director as well as the Department.
• Processing procurement requisitions for transactions on institutional cost centres, managed by the Director.
• Monitoring and controlling specific budget cost centre/s expenditure to ensure that cost points do not exceed allocated budgets and to ensure that record is kept of expenses.
• Performing routine administrative tasks e.g. stationery orders, office supplies, gifts, etc. for the Director and the Department.
• Maintaining an asset register of the office for the Director and Department. This includes the ordering of new asset and certification of assets.
• Processing data and updating databases and mailing lists.
• Ensuring the availability and functionality of electronic equipment.
• Setting up office space for new staff within the Department (including maintenance of the room, ordering of office furniture and supplies).
• Registering all new staff and finance visitors on the SUNid platform and arranging for access cards.
• Arranging parking for all visitors to the Director and Department.
• Coordinating the leave calendar for the Department.

Collaborating with administrative support staff (PA's):

• Attending SUPAN meetings and workshops to build collaborate networks with PA's within the University.

Travel arrangements:

• Administering all logistics regarding local and international travel according to the SU Travel Policy, for the Director and Department.
• Contacting travel agents to make arrangements for air travel, accommodation and car hire or shuttles.
• Responding to changes to travel plans and making necessary amendments.
• Processes S and T allowances and payments.

Event planning and coordination:

• Planning and arranging events, workshops, meetings, etc.
• Collating and distributing documentation and other delegate materials in preparation for meetings.
• Coordinating all logistics surrounding internal and external meetings, conferences, etc.

Reception:

• Reception and exceptional treatment of guests/visitors to help to create a welcoming environment.
• Responding to all calls or emails in the office of the Director.
• Passing on any messages to staff via phone or email to action.
• Accepting and recording any parcel and/or document deliveries.

Computer and other electronic support:

• Ensuring the optimal use of technology in the Division to reduce paper and increase overall effectiveness.

Office administration:

• Managing the deadlines relating to institutional reporting requirements.
• Maintaining an effective electronic and hardcopy filing system, i.e. institutional meeting documents, staff files, DHET communication and other confidential information.
• Managing available stock (stationery, beverages, etc.) and equipment for the Director and Department).
• General office management.

HR-related support:

• Preparing advertisements and request forms for the advertisement of vacant positions for the Division.
• Arranging and coordinating interviews within the Student Finance Department.
• Creating, reviewing and following up on payment requests for ad hoc payments for the Student Finance Department.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Diploma (NQF6) in office management, office administration, or a related field.
• At least three years' experience in an administrative or personal assistance role, preferably within a higher education space.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Experience in a higher education institution will be advantageous.

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Duties/Pligte        
The Director will take the main strategic and managerial responsibility for the Centre, including:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction aligned with the priorities of Stellenbosch University and the Faculty of Science.
• Leading the growth of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology linked to Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, genomics, computational biology and biotechnology.
• Strengthening collaboration across the Natural, Agricultural and Human Health Sciences and with external partners.
• Promoting excellence in teaching, postgraduate training, research, innovation and social impact, and enhancing standing through outputs, funding and networks.
• Ensuring effective governance and management of staff, finances, facilities, computational infrastructure and operations.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology or a related area.
• The incumbent must be appointable at Associate Professor or Professor level in a relevant Faculty of Science Department.
• An established record of research excellence, postgraduate supervision and academic leadership in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, experience in trans-disciplinary collaboration and partnerships.
• An external funding record.
• A demonstrated commitment to transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion.

In addition, candidates considered for appointment at Professor level must:

• Provide evidence of significant academic standing in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.
• Provide evidence of a strong international collaborative network and recognised leadership in the broader academic community.
   

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Duties/Pligte        

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers and related infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Involved in the day-to-day operation of the Research IT Infrastructure, including HPC and storage systems.
• Assisting the infrastructure users.
• Implementing HPC applications as requested by the users.
• Finding innovative solutions to problems.
• Maintaining system and data integrity.
• Creating and maintaining system documentation.
• System automation.
• System monitoring and reporting.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• NQF level 9 qualification (e.g. master's degree) in a science or engineering field with at least two years' relevant experience, OR
• NQF level 8 qualification (e.g. honours or four-year degree) in a Science or Engineering field with at least four years' relevant experience, OR
• NQF level 7 qualification (e.g. three-year degree) in a science or engineering field with at least six years' relevant experience, OR
• NQF level 6 qualification (e.g. national diploma) in a science or engineering field with at least eight years' relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Extended experience in using or administering an HPC.
• The ability to solve problems independently and innovatively.
• Proven analytical skills.
• A high level of accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans or English.
• The ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Any other IT-related industry qualifications.
• Programming experience.
• Strong understanding of high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, Ethernet).
• Experience with Xfs and Gluster.
• Experience with container technologies (Apptainer, Singularity, Docker).
• Experience with Ceph.
• Excellent knowledge of networks and firewalls.

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Duties/Pligte

Bursary governance and administration:

• Managing and overseeing the Faculty's bursary governance framework by administering Faculty staff bursaries, externally funded bursaries and departmental bursaries throughout the bursary lifecycle. Ensuring the integrity and maintenance of bursary records, funding registers, payment schedules and compliance documentation to ensure sound governance and compliance with legislative, contractual and reporting requirements.
• Leading and administering the annual Faculty Staff Bursary Programme, including the call for applications, application administration, committee documentation, committee meetings, minutes, communication of outcomes and facilitation of bursary payments. Taking responsibility for monitoring recipients' academic progress and compliance with bursary conditions, maintaining accurate records, and administering the programme in accordance with the Faculty Bursary Guidelines, including the recovery of funds where contractual obligations are not met.
• Providing governance oversight of departmental bursary processes by verifying compliance with the Faculty Bursary Guidelines and applicable University requirements. Reviewing bursary documentation and approvals, facilitating compliant bursary payments, and ensuring the integrity and maintenance of records and reports required for institutional governance and accountability.
• Managing and administering externally funded bursaries, including bursary agreements, funding arrangements and stakeholder relationships with external funders and internal support divisions. Preparing invoices, financial reconciliations, funding statements and other reports required by the Faculty and external funders.
• Overseeing and assessing compliance with the legislative and governance framework applicable to bursaries, including section 10(1)(q) of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, SARS Interpretation Note 66, the Faculty Bursary Guidelines (as amended from time to time), donor requirements, funding agreements and applicable University policies. Managing bursary-related audit responses, identifying and assessing compliance risks, preparing governance reports, and driving continuous improvement in bursary governance, internal controls and administrative processes.

Occupational Health and Safety governance and compliance:

• Administering and overseeing the implementation of the Faculty's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System, including effective compliance monitoring against applicable legislation, University policies, Faculty standards and statutory requirements.
• Administering and overseeing the Faculty's Occupational Health and Safety governance processes, including statutory appointments, compliance registers and committee processes. Ensuring the integrity and maintenance of committee documentation, meeting records, legal appointments and other statutory OHS records.
• Planning and conducting Occupational Health and Safety inspections, compliance assessments, audits, operational risk assessments and incident investigations across the Faculty, including laboratory, research and other high-risk environments. Overseeing and following up on corrective actions, liaising with Campus Health and other relevant stakeholders on COIDA-related matters, and preparing Occupational Health and Safety reports and recommendations.
• Planning and administering Occupational Health and Safety awareness programmes, inductions and emergency preparedness activities, including emergency drills and related initiatives. Ensuring the maintenance of statutory training records and contributing to strengthening the Occupational Health and Safety culture across the Faculty.
• Providing specialist occupational health and safety compliance guidance and advice to laboratory managers, researchers, technical personnel, contractors and other stakeholders. Administering hazardous chemical compliance processes and providing operational support to the Faculty's Hazardous Chemical Substances Coordinator function, overseeing the implementation of corrective actions, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory governance, occupational health and safety and regulatory compliance.

Faculty risk and compliance:

• Administering and overseeing the Faculty Risk Register and other operational risk registers, including tracking and assessing risk mitigation actions, maintaining accurate risk records and preparing risk reports. Facilitating the implementation of the Faculty's risk management framework and providing guidance to relevant stakeholders on risk management processes and requirements.
• Administering and conducting compliance monitoring activities across the Faculty, including maintaining compliance registers, the Faculty Legal Register, governance records and other compliance documentation. Assessing compliance with applicable legislation, University policies and governance frameworks, identifying areas of non-compliance and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Administering and facilitating the Faculty's Employment Equity programme, including liaising with Faculty management, the Director: Employment Equity, Employment Equity Representatives and other stakeholders. Ensuring the maintenance of statutory records and facilitating the implementation and monitoring of the University's Employment Equity Plan within the Faculty.
• Managing and facilitating the Faculty's participation in internal and external audits, governance reviews and compliance assessments, including the preparation and maintenance of audit records, coordination of required information and responses, and overseeing and tracking corrective actions. Preparing governance and compliance reports and advising relevant stakeholders on identified findings and required actions.
• Managing and implementing assigned Faculty governance, risk and compliance initiatives and compliance projects. Developing procedures and guidance documents, facilitating policy implementation, and identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement in governance, compliance and risk management practices.

Legal, governance and office administration:

• Administering commercial contracts, legal registers, governance records and related documentation. Conducting legal research, preparing draft correspondence, reports and governance documents, and managing assigned contract administration processes.
• Administering governance and committee processes, including the preparation of meeting documentation, agendas, minutes, action registers and governance reports. Tracking and reporting on the implementation of committee resolutions and following up on outstanding actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Managing the day-to-day administrative and operational processes of the Legal, Risk and Compliance Office, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating project implementation, ensuring the integrity and maintenance of governance and office records, and supporting effective and accountable service delivery.
• Managing and implementing assigned strategic projects, digital systems, standard operating procedures, process improvements and other initiatives that strengthen governance, compliance, risk management and operational efficiency within the Faculty.
• Providing professional legal and governance support to the Head: Legal, Risk and Compliance, including conducting legal research, preparing documentation and liaising with Legal Services, the Litigation Team, Debt Recovery and other specialist divisions. Administering bursary recovery matters and other legal compliance processes referred to the Office, and tracking matters through to appropriate resolution.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher in law, risk management, compliance management, corporate governance, internal auditing, occupational health and safety, occupational hygiene, safety management, or another related discipline.
• At least three years' proven experience in governance, compliance, risk management, legal administration, contract administration, or a related environment.
• Experience within a higher education institution or another regulated environment will be advantageous.
• Strong governance, compliance, risk management and occupational health and safety skills.
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent report writing, drafting, presentation and records management skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, project management, governance administration, and implementation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, procedures, standards and contractual documents.
• The ability to conduct inspections, compliance monitoring, audits, incident investigations and risk assessments.
• The ability to administer and oversee governance processes, committee administration and compliance programmes.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records, analyse information and prepare management reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and institutional information management systems.
• Sound knowledge of legislation and regulatory frameworks applicable to governance, risk, compliance, Occupational Health and Safety and bursary administration within a higher education and health sciences environment, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, the National Health Act 61 of 2003, the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, applicable tax requirements relating to bursaries, and other applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Sound knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance management and Occupational Health and Safety principles, frameworks and management systems.
• Knowledge of commercial contract administration, records management, internal controls and audit principles.
• Knowledge of higher education governance, University policies, governance and committee processes, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of project management, stakeholder management and continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and institutional information management systems.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Professional registration or membership with SAIOSH, Saioh, IRMSA, CISA, or another relevant recognised professional body.
• Training and/or certification in ISO 31000, ISO 37301, ISO 19011, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and/or ISO 14001.
• Training and/or certification in SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or another recognised Occupational Health and Safety programme.
• Training and/or certification in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), biosafety, biosecurity, chemical safety or another recognised laboratory compliance programme.
• Experience within a higher education institution, research institution or another regulated environment.

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• Administration, coordination and management of the total purchasing processes (placing and following up on orders, shipping orders, following up and timely payment of orders).
• Quality control of products delivered.
• Solicitation of quotes.
• Applying SU's purchasing and tender policy with regard to all purchases.
• Liaising with staff, students and external parties in terms of enquiries with regard to purchasing related issues, as well as the application of the purchasing and tender policy.
• Purchasing products and services.
• Product and market research.
• Administration of imports, exports and custom clearance.
• Import and export permit applications

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Advanced diploma (NQF7) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Five years' relevant experience in a purchasing environment.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proven ability to function independently and in a team.
• Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• A valid Code EB driver's licence.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Knowledge of natural, medical science and engineering products.

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Duties/Pligte        

• Teaching core and specialised undergraduate and postgraduate modules across computer science and applied mathematics, including advanced courses in NLP, ML and AI.
• Publishing sustained, high-quality research in reputable international peer-reviewed journals and conferences in NLP, ML and AI.
• Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students, with a strong focus on successful MSc and PhD completion, and contributing to the development of postdoctoral fellows and emerging researchers.
• Providing research leadership in the development of a strong collaborative research group across computer science and applied mathematics, and connecting with complementary AI expertise across Stellenbosch University.
• Seeking and securing competitive external research funding, individually and collaboratively, from national, international and, where appropriate, industry sources.
• Contributing to curriculum renewal and the further development of advanced courses in NLP, ML, LLMs, trustworthy AI and related areas.
• Developing productive research collaborations with other universities, research organisations, industry, government and other appropriate partners, and contributing to relevant departmental and Faculty academic activities.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline.
• An established, internationally recognised research profile in NLP.
• A sustained publication record over a number of years, with high-quality research outputs appropriate to appointment at Associate Professor level.
• Developing and sustaining a distinctive, internationally competitive research programme in NLP and ML, with scope for foundational, theoretical or mathematically rigorous research.
• A proven record of successful supervision of both MSc and PhD students to completion.
• Demonstrated success in attracting externally funded research funding, either as principal investigator, co-investigator, or a substantive contributor to funded research.
• Appropriate university-level teaching experience in NLP, ML or AI, with the ability to contribute to teaching across Computer Science and Applied Mathematics.
• This includes the ability and willingness to teach at least one of the following core third-year computer science modules: concurrency, computer networks, databases or software engineering.
• Evidence of international academic recognition, for example through invited presentations, research collaborations, conference or professional-society activities, awards or comparable scholarly contributions.
• Excellent academic communication skills in English.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Research expertise in low-resource NLP.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research connecting computer science, applied mathematics or related quantitative disciplines.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in industry or public-sector collaboration, particularly where AI has demonstrable scientific or societal relevance.

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Duties/Pligte        

• Teaching and administration of undergraduate chemical engineering modules.
• Execution of fundamental and applied research, focused on broadening the Department's research activities in one of its current areas of interest listed above.
• Supervision of final year research projects as well as postgraduate researchers in the relevant research field.
• Technology transfer to the industry and broader community.
• Performing support, administrative and representative roles in the Department.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

For appointment as Lecturer:

• An applicable four-year bachelor's degree (such as BEng or BScEng) in chemical engineering from a reputable university, recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa to qualify for registration as a Professional Engineer.
• A doctoral degree in chemical engineering from a reputable university, with a research topic related to areas of relevance to the Department of Chemical Engineering.   
• An excellent academic track-record.
• The ability to teach courses and modules as part of a typical undergraduate chemical engineering programme.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision experience, or research outputs such as published peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least English, with a good ability to communicate clearly and to present lectures in a structured manner.
• Good interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team.

For appointment as Senior Lecturer (in addition to the requirements for Lecturer):

• An established research record in a relevant field of research.
• Substantial independent tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, or technical / research experience in industry in a relevant field of expertise.
• A proven ability to secure research funds and to lead research projects.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

For appointment as Lecturer:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• For appointment as Senior Lecturer:
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• An NRF rating as a researcher.
• Appropriate industry experience.