Job Openings at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Administration of digital repository platforms;
• Administration of the e-journal management platform;
• Training and providing guidance to relevant user communities;
• Advocacy and support for open access initiatives;
• General administrative duties.

Job Requirements 

• A baccalaureus degree in Library and Information Science, or a baccalaureus degree with a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science, or an equivalent baccalaureus degree in a relevant field such as Informatics, Knowledge Management, Data Curation, or Data Science;
• At least three years' relevant experience in an academic or research library;
• A high level of computer literacy;
• Knowledge of scholarly communication processes;
• Knowledge of, and experience with working in digital repositories;
• Knowledge of e-journal management systems and practices;
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Recommendation

• Knowledge of and experience in dSPACE and OJS digital systems;
• Knowledge and experience of digitisation processes and practices;
• The ability to function effectively, both independently and as part of a team.

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Duties        

• Strategic planning and management and the implementation of strategic goals for the provision of information services and research support to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences;
• Information services provision and research support to all clients of the Library, with specialisation in Economic and Management Sciences;
• Subject specific information literacy and digital skills training, generic training and the creation of e-learning programmes;
• Creating and applying new and innovative services with the support of appropriate systems/programmes to reach clients, e.g., Moodle, LibGuides, Camtasia, virtual services tools and AI tools;
• Collection development;
• Liaising, building relationships, and communicating with the various academic departments within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and relevant role players on campus;
• Marketing of library services and resources, orientation and training programmes, etc.

Job Requirements     

• Bachelor's degree in library and information Science (LIS), or a bachelor¿s degree with a postgraduate diploma in LIS or equivalent qualification;
• At least five years' experience in providing information services and research support in an academic environment;
• Knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to information services, research support, and other client services;
• Sound knowledge of information literacy development and e-learning in the academic sector;
• Good teaching, presenting and facilitating skills;
• The capacity to be innovative and dynamic in information provision and research support; 
• Knowledge of collection development;
• Strong computer proficiency, including sound knowledge of the Windows environment;
• Excellent interpersonal, liaising and marketing skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently without supervision.

Recommendation      

• A postgraduate qualification is a strong recommendation;Teaching or training qualification;
• Exposure to and knowledge of changing trends and benchmarks in subject specific research support and academic libraries in general.

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Duties  

• Identifying children in the KDH and TBH casualty / outpatient areas who may be eligible for trial enrolment;
• Supervising and undertaking the informed consent process prior to enrolment;
• Performing and interpreting the lung ultrasound study;
• Collecting clinical, laboratory and radiology data from the routine databases at the hospitals in order to complete the study case report forms;
• Performing systematic and thorough clinical examinations of enrolled children;
• Assisting the study nurse with sample collection (blood, respiratory samples and urine);
• Directly entering data into a REDCap database;
• Attending and participating at study meetings, and communicating efficiently with the study PI;
• Supervising the study team on site and coordinating study participant follow-up visits;
• Working with a multidisciplinary team -  including data, regulatory, laboratory, recruiting and clinical staff - as well as with the HIV and TB programme and other stakeholders;
• Ensuring that study data is meticulously and accurately documented;
• Ensuring that local and international regulatory requirements are adhered to.

Job Requirements  

• MBChB;
• Current HPCSA registration;
• At least one year's clinical work experience post-internship in paediatrics or emergency medicine (with some specific emergency paediatric experience);
• Experience with working in clinical care at Khayelitsha Hospital;
• Some experience/expertise with performing lung ultrasounds;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Computer literacy in MS Office;
• The ability to develop and maintain sound work relations among project staff;
• A valid code EB driver's licence and own transport;
• Willingness to work at both KDH and TBH, and to travel independently between the two facilities;
• Sensitivity to cultural differences.

Recommendation

• Experience in clinical research, preferably in paediatrics;
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH), or a diploma in Emergency Care (DipEC);
• Proficiency in a second official South African language;
• Experience with data entry in REDCap;
• Training in good clinical practice (GCP) and other research training;
• Interest in further career development in either clinical research or paediatrics.

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Duties

• Playing a significant role in ensuring that Mycobacteriun tuberculosis cultures and their associated diagnostic data are directed to the respective studies in a timely manner;
• Assisting with identifying sputum sediments, inoculation of study MGITs, barcoding of study MGITs, database registration, monitoring of study-specific MGIT samples, and transport of sampls from the NHLS Greenpoint to Stellenbosch University;
• Assisting with routine diagnostic assays for the NHLS.

Job Requirements

• HSPCA registration as a Medical Technologist (MT);
• Experience in the field of Tuberculosis (working under BSL2+/ BSL-3 conditions);
• Computer literate, including in Office 365 applications;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Recommendation        

• A track record in undertaking research; or
• Experience in next-generation sequencing methods, or
• Experience in molecular biology methods.

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Duties    
Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Director needs to deliver in key areas, aligned with Stellenbosch University's strategic themes as outlined in Stellenbosch University's Strategic Framework 2019 -2024 and in Vision 2040, including:

Thriving Stellenbosch University and Stellenbosch Business School (SBS)

• Leading major change at the Stellenbosch Business School, including the strategic alignment of non-degree programmes and the relocation of SBS to an exciting new campus in Stellenbosch;
• Expanding the School's strong reputation by strengthening its brand and competitive positioning;
• Ensuring sound governance structures and participating in Faculty and University level structures;
• Providing strategic leadership to degree programmes and the executive short course portfolio offered by SBS-ED (a company created by the University to deliver non-degree programmes);
• Leveraging the SBS's Faculty and programmes within SBS-ED;
• Unlocking operational efficiency between SBS and SBS-ED;
• Cultivating and generating additional revenue streams by pursuing external funding, sponsorships and income generating activities through an entrepreneurial outlook;
• Ensuring the effective and efficient operational leadership of the School.

A transformative student experience

• Delivering highly sought after graduates from degree and diploma programmes at an exceptional new location in Stellenbosch;
• Working with SBS-ED to deliver outstanding non-degree programmes in Stellenbosch and other locations of choice;
• Fostering outstanding student experiences within an inclusive environment;
• Spearheading digital and other innovative learning experiences;
• Leading curriculum renewal and ensuring local and international quality assurance processes.

Research for impact

• Cultivating and nurturing a culture of research excellence which leads to internationally recognised research outputs and research for impact on wider society, including business, government, and the social sector;
• Creating a hub of intellectual stimulation for and with business;
• Strengthening interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration within the University, nationally and internationally.

Purposeful partnerships and inclusive networks

• Enhancing the international standing of the School, Faculty, staff, students, and programmes;
• Advancing the School's involvement in the business, government, education and social sectors;
• Fostering, strengthening, and expanding the SBS's national and international networks and partnerships.

Employer of choice

• Stimulating and developing a dynamic leadership and intellectual culture;
• Building a team that is united behind the shared vision of the School and the University;
• Leading a network of key academic and support staff;
• Empowering and encouraging staff to share their talent;
• Playing a leading role in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention of excellent staff;
• Leading the School's transformation agenda.

Job Requirements     

• Proven success as an all-round academic, appointable as an Associate Professor / Professor;
• Significant experience in the field of academic management and / or ten years of experience in senior management within a corporate environment;
• A track record of strategic management, whether in the academic or corporate sector;
• High level values-driven and dynamic leadership skills;
• Evidence of the ability to initiate, grow and develop a healthy intellectual culture where students and staff can flourish;
• Demonstrated experience in attracting, managing, and retaining talent;
• The ability to effect positive change;
• Demonstrated capability to maintain and develop successful partnerships, institutionally, nationally, and internationally;
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English;
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills;
• A critical understanding of the ever-changing requirements of the business community;
• Demonstrated experience in working with business leaders, preferably in South Africa and Africa;
• The ability to embrace and promote inclusivity and to work in a multi-cultural environment with a deep understanding of the South African context;
• The ability and willingness to travel extensively, locally and internationally. 

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Duties    

• Managing your security shift staff with regards to time and attendance, patrols, performance and adhering to security protocols;
• Knowledge of performance appraisals and conducting performance appraisals of your subordinates as per Stellenbosch University's performance management protocols;
• Managing, overseeing and actively participating in security patrolling by motor vehicle, motorcycle  and on foot;
• Managing and overseeing the proactive identification, investigation, follow-up and record-keeping of high risk circumstances that can jeopardise the safety of the University's property and community;
• Managing and overseeing the optimal utilisation of the SU's security technologies such as  alarms, CCTV systems, patrol monitoring systems and camera monitoring. Must have an in-depth knowledge of all systems within the Operational Centre;
• The ability to apply your knowledge and skills to constantly recommend process improvements within the area of responsibility;
• Acting as enquiry and reference point for Stellenbosch University during patrols on campus;
• Availability to work shifts as well as overtime and standby duties as required by the University's security operations;
• Supporting and assisting Campus Security staff with conducting fire demonstrations and safety  talks to members of the campus community;
• Managing, overseeing and ensuring compliance to all SU contract security provisions as per Service Level Agreements with appointed contracted security service providers;
• Rendering support to the security operations manager with conducting security operations;
• Ensuring that all members on their shift are trained and fit to render optimal security patrol services;
• Managing all shift logistic requirements such as, for example, uniforms, vehicles, flashlights, and two-way radio availability and reporting all defects to the security operations manager.  

Job Requirements 

• Grade 12;
• Valid registration with PSIRA;
• Events registered with PSIRA;
• Proven security and control room experience;
• Grade B PSIRA;
• Excellent verbal communication skills in at least Afrikaans or English;
• Clear criminal record;Good physical and psychological health;
• Willingness to work shifts;
• Willingness to provide extra services as required from time to time;
• Computer literate. 

Recommendation        

• A valid Code EB driver's licence;
• Skilled in the use of MS Outlook, Excel, etc;
• The ability to communicate in a second language;
• Experience in a supervisory position within a security services division;
• Experience in rendering security services at an institution of tertiary education.   

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Duties

• Acting as enquiry and reference point for Stellenbosch University (SU) during duties in the Operational Centre and patrols on campus;
• Providing timeous reaction for standby duty where emergency services are deployed on campus;
• Handling telephonic reports and enquiries;
• Monitoring radio communication in use by the University, and dispatching officers accordingly;
• Receiving all reports and recording these onto the electronic database;
• Monitoring the WhatsApp application and responding as quickly as possible;
• Monitoring CCTV cameras in use by the University;
• Monitoring the alarm system in use by the University;
• Dispatching officers to attend to alarm activations and emergency situations on campus;
• Serving as contact and reference point wherever the University community requires support or emergency services;
• Assisting where client system fire demonstrations and safety talks are held;
• Proactively patrolling by motor, bicycle, and on foot (from time to time);
• Proactively identifying, investigating, following up and record keeping of high risk circumstances that can jeopardise the safety of Stellenbosch University property and community;
• Acting and / or relieving as Shift Leader when required.  

Job Requirements    

• A Senior Certificate (Grade 12), or equivalent qualification;
• Valid registration with PSIRA;
• Grade A or B security training;
• Events registered in terms of PSIRA;
• Four or more years' proven security and control room experience;
• Excellent verbal communication skills;
• Contactable work related references;
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel;
• No criminal record;
• Willingness to work shifts;
• Willingness to work overtime / additional services as required from time to time;
• Own transport to and from work. 

Recommendation

• Valid Code EB driver's licence;
• Related client-service training;
• The ability to compile reports and documents in MS Word and Excel;
• Knowledge and experience in using an electronic reporting system;
• Knowledge and experience in using CCTV camera systems; 
• Knowledge and experience in using the alarm systems;
• Experience at a tertiary or similar institution.

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Duties

• Assisting in following up unregistered students to ensure that they are re-registered;
• Loading of marks for undergraduate and postgraduate modules; 
• Requesting changes to student records; 
• Ensuring that assessments are timeously scheduled according to standard operating procedures;
• Facilitating leave of absence (LOA) applications for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Facilitating the discontinuation, interruption or re-admission of studies process and ensuring that it is communicated to all relevant stakeholders;  
• Supporting final-year students with their ICSP (Internship and Community Service Programme) applications and liaising with the Deputy Registrar's Office in this regard;
• Distributing the online clinical platform survey to students when requested by the programme coordinator;
• Submitting relevant information on the University's systems; 
• Distributing accurate class lists and maintaining attendance registers;
• Coordinating the acquiring of student academic wear as per faculty booklet and programme requirements;
• Managing, uploading, coordinating, and scheduling academic activities of the programme;
• Uploading and downloading learning material on the University's systems / providing support to students and lecturers;
• Scheduling meetings, departmental diaries, managing invitees, preparing the agenda, minute taking, and distributing minutes and action points;
• Providing general office support to the Department, and handling electronic communication and/or telephone calls;
• Assisting with the dissemination of relevant information to students / stakeholders;
• Facilitating travel and accommodation arrangements of academic staff;
• Providing administrative support within the Department as directed by the Head of the Department;  
• Processing of University access cards and access control; 
• Logging maintenance calls if and when required; 
• Facilitating and coordinating visitor administration, which includes arranging for parking and receiving visitors; 
• Facilitating marketing material, brochures, flyers and promotional items through the Faculty's Marketing and Communication Division; 
• Assisting with obtaining copyright permissions for articles to be used by facilitators;
• Coordinating student seating and workstation allocations;
• Assisting with the onboarding of new staff and scheduling training and development interventions on request of the Head of the Department;
• Assisting with the processing of D20 and/or ad hoc requisitions; 
• Providing administrative support for fixed-term contract appointments. 

Job Requirements   

• Higher certificate in office administration (NQF 5) or similar;
• Up to two years' experience in general office administration.
• Knowledge of intermediate clerical, operational or customer service skills acquired through education, experience, or on the job training;
• Basic knowledge of and skill in Microsoft Office software, video conferencing, as well as cloud-based data access and sharing software.