Vacant Jobs at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and community engagement, recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. 
• Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University levels. 

The Requirements

A Master's Degree or equivalent, AND qualifications/ experience in Journalism. A relevant PhD or significant progress towards a relevant PhD would be an advantage. 

• Ability to lecture in the BEd (English Language Teaching) and the BEd (Hons) programs is required.
• Ability to lecture on broader educational topics, such as Education Studies, would be an advantage.
• Experience in teaching/lecturing and community engagement projects would be advantageous.
• Ability to support in-service English teachers are required to participate in lesson observations and workshops.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal) would be an advantage.
• Ability to speak English and at least one other South African language is required.    

Closing Date 12 January 2026

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Main Objectives

• To assist the researchers in conducting laboratory quality assurance analyses including screening for disease organisms and bioassays and to assist with the maintenance of the insect cultures housed in the Centre for Biological Control.

The Requirements

Relevant qualification: Grade 12, preferably with Biology and/or Science and 6 months’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Previous experience working in a scientific laboratory (candidates with lab experience as part of post-school qualification may also be considered)
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license

Closing Date 29 October 2025

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Main Objectives

• To provide effective and efficient financial and administrative control and reporting for the designated research group (Oppenheimer Chair) per the University’s and funders’ policies and procedures, and to produce accurate and timeous financial reports prepared per university and funders’ guidelines.
• Provide efficient and practical support to a large research group working in a socially sensitive research area, including several academics, researchers, post-docs, and postgraduate students.

The Requirements

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

• Previous experience which demonstrates a thorough understanding of financial management and accounting principles, with the ability to consolidate sets of accounts in the required format/s in an electronic environment
• Experience in administering and/or hosting multi-institutional and multi-national meetings/conferences.
• The ability to investigate and reconcile multiple accounts is essential
• Previous experience in working within a computerised accounting environment and having worked with Excel at an advanced level
• Previous experience in working with word processing (including being able to create and maintain databases), e-mail and the Internet
• Previous experience in setting up and maintaining filing and administrative systems
• Previous experience in the use of social media for marketing purposes, designing websites, and graphics will be an advantage
• Candidates who have Personal Assistance experience and/or media management would be an advantage

Closing Date 31 October 2025