Description:
Senior Technical Officer (Grade 10)
Department of Zoology and Entomology
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.
The Department of Zoology and Entomology invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
To ensure that the departmental furniture, research equipment, vehicles and boats are kept in good working order; to manufacture custom equipment for special purposes, in order to ensure the smooth running of all departmental teaching and research endeavours and to manage building facilities, in order to ensure that basic services (water, electricity, air, gas, etc.) are maintained.
The Requirements
Grade 12 or a National Certificate N4/N5/N6, preferably in Building Science, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, Relevant trade test, plus approximately 3 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:
- At least 1 year’s supervision experience or be in possession of a supervision certificate.
- Previous experience in a workshop where welding, fitting and turning were part of the key responsibilities.
- Previous experience and or proven ability in technical design will be an advantage.
- Previous experience and/or proven ability in vehicle maintenance.
- Previous experience and/or proven ability in electronics.
- Previous experience in health and safety will be an advantage.
- Previous experience in woodwork.
- Must be in possession of a valid code 08 driver’s license for at least a minimum of two years.
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za .
Selection Process:
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 10):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R304,673.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R418,532.00
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.
Closing Date: 02 May 2024
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.
These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
Requirements:
- At least 1 year’s supervision experience or be in possession of a supervision certificate.
- Previous experience in a workshop where welding, fitting and turning were part of the key responsibilities.
- Previous experience and or proven ability in technical design will be an advantage.
- Previous experience and/or proven ability in vehicle maintenance.
- Previous experience and/or proven ability in electronics.
- Previous experience in health and safety will be an advantage.
- Previous experience in woodwork.
- Must be in possession of a valid code 08 driver’s license for at least a minimum of two years.
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.