Latest Vacancies at Stellenbosch University

Duties

 Financial administration and budget control:   

• Timeous and efficient execution of financial administrative tasks related to the daily functioning of the Department and in line with Stellenbosch University's financial policies. This will include processing requisitions, issuing requisitions, placing orders and receiving  goods, processing departmental bursaries, ad hoc payments, maintaining the asset register, and interacting with debtors and creditors;
• Managing cost centres of academic staff and researchers in the Department;
• Using the University's financial system to enter and extract financial data, and having a thorough understanding of the Department¿s cost centres and accounts;
• Internal liaising with SU's purchasing and procurement, financial services and vehicle fleet divisions;
• Responsible for all administrative and financial tasks regarding arrangements for national and international travel, accommodation and conference attendance for academic staff (with compliance to SU policy).

Secretarial and administrative support

• Receiving visitors, interacting with students, the effective management of email and telephonic enquiries;
• Maintaining an effective filing system of departmental documents;
• Providing secretarial and administrative support to academic staff members, and implementing undergraduate and postgraduate administration;
• Handling undergraduate teaching and assessment administration;
• Handling the departmental postgraduate administration;
• Administering and scheduling activities for the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science (scheduling meetings and planned activities, monitoring and managing diaries, takingminutes during meetings, etc.);
• Compiling financial statements, memoranda and other relevant documents as needed;
• Coordinating effective internal communication with departmental staff and students;
• Maintaining the departmental website.

Job Requirements 

• A post-matric secretarial or administrative qualification (or equivalent);
• At least five years' secretarial and/or administrative experience;
• Knowledge and experience of financial, administration and information systems;
• The ability to liaise appropriately and effectively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the University;
• Proven computer proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• The ability to work under pressure without compromising accuracy;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to adhere to deadlines.

Recommendation 

• A general working knowledge of scientific terminology;
• Some prior exposure to the use of chemical drawing software;
• Prior experience of administration work at a higher education institution;
• An excellent spoken and written command of Afrikaans.

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Duties

• Teaching, postgraduate supervision, research, and community interaction in the areas of informatics, information systems, technology and organisation, and knowledge dynamics in organisations and society;
• Teaching includes the curriculum development, preparation of new teaching material, presentation of existing or new teaching material, evaluation of students, and management of tutors;
• Research involves establishing a research agenda, choosing appropriate methods, collaborating with other researchers, obtaining any needed funding, execution of the research, and  successful publication of the results;
• Student supervision includes giving guidance in all phases of student research projects;
• Community interaction includes any efforts required to disseminate research and other knowledge into the broader South African community - for example, via schools, the government, companies, etc.;
• Administrative and management duties as required by the Department.

Job Requirements

• A completed relevant master's degree in a relevant area of informatics (NQF level 9);
• Proven research experience in at least some of:
•  Informatics / information systems;
• Systems analysis and design;
• Interaction design and / or user experience design;
• Software application development.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the following areas:
• Informatics / information systems;
• Systems analysis and design;
• Interaction design and/or user experience design;
• Software application development.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision
• Relevant accredited research publications.

Recommendation 

• A completed relevant doctoral degree (PhD NQF level 10);
• A record of excellence in teaching;
• Original research experience;
• Experience as a reviewer / referee / editorial-board member for accredited conferences and journals;
• Experience in acquiring research funding;
• Experience in community interaction in South Africa or similar contexts;
• Active participation in internationally recognised academic societies.

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Duties
The internship will offer multiple pathways for learning, including:

• Taking ownership of technical aspects of agronomic trials to develop independent thinking and problem-solving. Since the intern will have limited experience at first, an experienced technical officer and researcher will be supporting them to facilitate gradual learning and a gradual increase of responsibilities; 
• Developing agriculture-specific technical skills and general soft skills which will prepare a well-rounded agronomist for industry. Skills development areas will include project management skills, time management, applied learning, social and networking skills, self-control and self-motivation, communication skills, as well as problem-solving and higher-order thinking;
• Experience in various areas of the country will be gained by the exposure to multiple projects and crops throughout South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, North-West, Limpopo, Free State and Northern Cape province. This experience will equip the intern with the essential skills to work as an agronomist throughout the country;
• Exposure to industry through engagement at farmers¿ days, symposia and workshops, including presenting preliminary research findings at farmers¿ days and symposia.

Job Requirements

• BSc, BSc(Agric) or BAgric degree in Agronomy, or similar;
• Only South African citizens are eligible to apply;
• A valid Code B driver¿s licence;
• Willingness to travel during the production season.

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Duties 

• Creating and producing internal newsletters for FAMCRU;
• Acting as the communications liaison between FAMCRU EXCO, the Community Advisory Board (CAB) and other network members;
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships;
• Managing FAMCRU's media communications whilst directing all media and public enquiries to the relevant director or project managers, or responding where possible;
• Acting as a spokesperson and representing FAMCRU at various events, conferences and meetings;
• Identifying and liaising with IMPAACT / ACTG / other leadership structures abroad, and relevant NGOs / CBOs / others locally;
• Coordinating and directing the CAB to meet its research objectives in line with FAMCRU's research agenda;
• Liaising with CAB members and site staff for common understanding and goals;
• Inviting speakers to meetings as per the CAB objectives that have been set;
• Fulfilling an instrumental role in identifying and organising relevant events and outreach activities with the CAB members;
• Writing, editing and distributing various types of content, including material for a website, press releases, marketing material, and other types of content;
• Compiling and distributing quarterly and annual reporting to all stakeholders;
• Determining and facilitating the strategic direction for the CAB in conjunction with the FAMCRU management team and in line with FAMCRU's strategic objectives.

Job Requirements        

• A relevant three-year diploma or degree;
• A valid Code 8 driver's licence;  
• At least two years' experience in a similar role;
• Sensitivity towards cultural differences;
• Sound understanding of political, confidential, and ethical issues;
• Willingness to travel locally and abroad as and when required.

Recommendation

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Good networking skills;
• The ability to multitask and prioritise projects;
• Attention to detail.

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Duties

• Installation, daily maintenance and monitoring of computer systems and servers at Stellenbosch University. (This position may from time to time require after hours system maintenance).

Job Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, with five years' relevant experience, OR a relevant IT degree/diploma, OR a relevant IT certificate with three years' relevant experience;
• Good knowledge of Linux as operating system;
• The ability to innovatively solve problems;
• Proven analytical skills;
• A high level of accuracy;
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans or English;
• The ability to work both in a team as well as independently;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Candidates may be subjected to aptitude, psychometric and proficiency tests.(The incumbent will be required to accept and sign the SU system administrator code of conduct.)

Recommendation

• Any other IT related industry qualifications;
• Experience with system security;
• Experience with cloud-based capabilities;
• Experience with virtualisation technologies.

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Duties 

• Drafting inputs into the strategy and business plan of the Museum with respect to financial management; 
• Rendering administrative and secretarial assistance to the Director and the Museum Advisory Board;
• Providing ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as per the Museum business plan as and when required;
• Procuring goods and services in line with the finance policy of the University;
• Assisting management in managing the Museum's assets and updating the assets register;
• Administering externally sourced funds and funding contracts linked to the Museum;
• Assisting the cost centre owner with managing the Museum's budgets;
• Inventory control and procurement; 
• Administering vehicle pool bookings;
• Administering bookings for the use of the Museum; 
• Administering procurement of goods and services from internal suppliers;
• Issuing goods received notes; 
• Administering the requisition of diverse payments; 
• Administering contracts and payment of suppliers; 
• Managing debtors and creditors;
• Administering cashier deposits; 
• Filing all financial records for audit purposes;
• Liaising with the Finance and Procurement Division; 
• Putting in place systems for internal financial control;
• Introducing and administering a transparent bookkeeping system for the Museum;
• Executing ad hoc functions and administering overtime payments as directed by the cost centre owner. 

Job Requirements

• A relevant post matric qualification (NQF 6 or higher) in finance or accounting;
• At least two years' relevant experience;
• Experience in financial management and procurement; 
• Computer literacy in the MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent written and verbal communication; 
• Conflict and interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work in a diverse and changing environment; 
• The ability to work overtime based on the operational requirements of the Museum