Vacancies Available at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• Responsible for the supervision of Food Service staff in their kitchen to ensure high quality service delivery.  This includes the production of food as per standard operating procedures and to oversee the day-to-day running of a kitchen that includes planning, organising and co-ordinating.

The Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification plus approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:-

• Previous experience within an Industrial Catering environment / Food Services environment where food hygiene, industrial food preparation and presentation were key responsibilities
• 1 years’ supervision experience OR be in possession of an RU Supervision Certificate
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized environment. For those who do not have basic computer skills an ability to demonstrate the aptitude to learn such skills is required – this will be assessed as part of the Selection process

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Main Objectives

• Provides support for computer laboratories for academic teaching and learning. There are in excess of 15 labs(600 computers) used for academic and student use (essays, email, research etc). To ensure that the public and departmental laboratories supported by the Information and Technology Services Division (I&TS) are fully functional at all times so that down time is kept to a minimum.
• Ensures that all maintenance and userrequirements are met - i.e. Academic teaching, conferences, general student use etc.
• Ensures that all bookings are confirmed correctly for the lecture timetable and examination purposes.

The Requirements

Grade 12 plus approximately 2 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• At least 2 years’ administrative experience within an electronic environment
• A demonstrable ability to efficiently diagnose hardware and software problems
• Well rounded expertise and practical knowledge of operating systems, networking and office software, in particular Desktop software and working in a cloud environment
• At least one year demonstrating accurate record keeping of assets, or equipment 

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Purpose

• To support the Senior HR Practitioner in providing a valued and professional HR service specifically through the execution of excellent HR administrative and basic HR professional services.  The HR Officer and the Senior HR Practitioner will operate in a unit.  These units report into the Senior Manager: Recruitment and Staffing.   

Requirements

Degree or equivalent NQF 7 qualification (with a relevant major, preferably in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources) plus approximately 3 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Administration with a strong focus on implementing electronic administrative systems and processes.
• At least one year of experience in HR administration within an environment utilizing an HR information technology system
• Implementing structures, systems and processes to ensure service delivery of a high quality that is valued by others.
• Exposure to most if not all areas of HR (for example, Recruitment and Selection, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Remuneration, Performance Management, HR IT systems and Well-being) will be a considerable advantage.
• At least 18 months of experience in a pressurized, high-volume administrative environment, dealing with a large staff complement (minimum of 500 employees).
• Previous experience within the Higher Education sector will be an advantage.