Vacant Jobs at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To oversee the technical functions of the Department of Chemistry, including instrument maintenance, laboratory maintenance, and to provide technical support.

The Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical qualification plus 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Appropriate technical experience/certification (electronics)
• Previous experience working in a technical environment
• Previous experience working with safety standards
• At least one year supervision of a team

 Closing Date 20 August 2025

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Job Requirements

• A CA(SA) registered with SAICA or an appropriate equivalent financial qualification (at least NQF level 8).
• Registered South African Chartered Accountants with the requisite experience will be given preference.
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
• Having led a significant, large, and complex finance division.
• Extensive experience working with financial systems, experience working with Oracle would be an advantage.
• Proven track record of achievement as a senior-level finance official within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience in strategic and operational planning and execution. It would be preferable if this experience were not only related to the financial portfolio.
• Excellent senior management administration experience and active participation in key decision-making fora both internally and externally.
• Championing and managing transformation, preferably at the organisational/institutional level.
• Sound governance knowledge, international reporting standards, and best practice trends
• Experience in a higher education environment and understanding its challenges will be strongly recommended.

 Closing Date 14 August 2025