Vacancies Available at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties.  Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

The Requirements 

Lecturer

• At least a Masters’ degree in African languages or cognate discipline. Candidates need to be registered for a PhD at the time of applying and are required to be nearing completion of their PhD within the three-year probationary period. In addition, candidates are required to have an ability to teach isiXhosa second language and isiXhosa literature at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (both as a second language and home language). 

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in African languages or cognate discipline with experience in teaching isiXhosa second language and isiXhosa literature at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (both as a second language and home language).  

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Main Objectives

• The purpose of this role is to oversee all the technical functions of the Department of Chemistry, including running of chemical stores, running of undergraduate laboratories, instrument maintenance, laboratory maintenance, and to provide technical support. 

The Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) with majors in a science-based subject or equivalent technical qualification (NQF 7) with majors in a science-based discipline plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Appropriate physical or chemical science technical experience/certification (computer-based instrument repair, troubleshooting)
• Experience in the maintenance of electronic analytical equipment
• Supervision of a team
• Previous experience working in a technical environment.
• Previous experience working with maintenance safety standards 

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Main Objectives

• To support the media production activities of the students and staff of the School of Journalism and Media Studies through effective and efficient support of technology operations and resources.  To install and sustain studio facilities and equipment to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities.

The Requirements

• 3-year diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering (LC), Computer Systems or IT, with 5 years relevant experience (does not have to be concurrent and can be made up of in-house training, internship, project work whilst studying etc.), in broadcast engineering, related electronics or IT field, including the following:
• Previous experience in a digital broadcast environment;
• Experience in broadcast equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance ;
• Experience in media production in a computerised environment, including workflow and file management;
• Essential understanding of IT network infrastructure;
• Experience in the administration of computer-based media catalogues or digital asset management software would be an advantage;
• Experience in working with non-linear editing systems will be advantageous.