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Main Objectives

To support the operations of Rhodes University by managing a diverse group of electrical maintenance staff; assume ownership of and commit to accountability for meeting all the objectives of electrical maintenance responsibilities; the maintenance of electrical systems and appliances of varying sizes and complexities by providing electrical power and equipment, offering electrical engineering support and delegating tasks to appropriate staff members. It also ensures that all

the electrical systems comply with the appropriate statutory and regulatory electrical and Health and Safety standards.

The Requirements
 
Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4) and a Qualified Electrician (i.e. has passed the electrician trade test – NQF level 3) and registered as an Installation Electrician with the Department of Labour plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• 3 years previous management experience of a large team
• Previous LV experience
• Previous MV installation, maintenance and switching experience will be an advantage. Within 12 months of appointment, the appointed candidate will have to pass the HV Regs course and test and be declared competent to do maintenance and switching on the RU MV network by an independent assessor.
• Previous kitchen and laundry equipment experience including lighting repair work will be an advantage
• Previous experience in general electrical repair work including the use of electrical instrumentation
• Must be able to work at heights, off ladders, scaffolding, and aerial platforms. Consequently, the incumbent cannot be afraid of heights.
• Must be in possession of a valid code 08 driver’s license
• Must have an up-to-date Occupational Medical Health Certificate or be prepared to undergo the examination prior to an offer being extended (the Occupational Medical Health Certificate is a legislative requirement and is therefore also a job requirement on an ongoing basis)
• Renewable energy and standby power systems experience will be an advantage
• Working in a Higher Education environment will be an advantage
• A Supervision qualification will be an advantage
• Registration as a Master Installation Electrician with the Department of Labour will be a distinct advantage.

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Main Objectives

 All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, 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. 

In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research, professional involvement in the field, and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

Requirements

Associate Professor

A PhD in Education with considerable teaching experience in Initial Teacher Education and post-graduate programmes with: -

• Higher Education teaching experience in the following disciplinary areas: English Language Teaching and Academic Literacies/ Development.
• Research supervision experience of Master of Education students required, and of PhD students preferred.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
• School teaching experience and the ability to speak more than one South African language will be advantages. 

Senior Lecturer

A PhD in Education with teaching experience in Initial Teacher Education and post-graduate programmes with:-

• Higher Education teaching experience in the following disciplinary areas: English Language Teaching and Academic Literacies/ Development.
• Research supervision experience of at least Master of Education students required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
• School teaching experience and the ability to speak more than one South African language will be advantages. 

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Main Objectives

Technical Support and Systems Administration of IS and CS departments to assist the smooth running of the departments from a teaching, research and community engagement perspective.

The requirements

A relevant 3-year qualification (NQF level 7), preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems, plus approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Previous experience in an IT-related field
• Knowledge and/or experience in system and server design and architecture
• Previous experience working with alternative operating systems
• Algorithmic, scripting and programming skills are required