Job Description

Eastern Cape, Grahamstown

R406,500.00 - R546,454.00 Annually Cost To Company
Principal Technical Officer in the Department of Geology
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 Geology invite suitably qualified candidates to join their vibrant team.

Main Objectives
Responsible for the management and administration of technical services to the Department. This includes managing the staff and the infrastructure in the thin section laboratory in particular, plus associated laboratories, workshops, undergraduate teaching facilities and the vehicle pool within the department. Also responsible for monitoring the general infrastructure of the department.

The requirements
A relevant B.Degree / Advanced Technical Diploma (NQF level 7) in Geology, Mineralogy, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent, with 4 yearsxe2x80x99 relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Previous technical experience, preferably in geology, engineering and/or a relevant science field including experience in working in labs and workshops
• Previous general maintenance experience and/or ability
• Previous electronics experience
• Previous supervision experience
• Previous experience working with budgets
• Previous thin section laboratory experience will be an advantage.
• A valid driverxe2x80x99s licence is a requirement for the position. Maintaining a valid PDP licence and first aid certificate are conditions of employment for this post, so candidates must be legally eligible to obtain these, commencing during their probation period The Institution will be responsible for the costs involved in obtaining the necessary licences and first aid certificate for one attempt. If either or both are failed the 2nd attempt will be for the incumbentxe2x80x99s account. Failure to obtain the necessary licences and first aid certificate will mean that the appointment of the incumbent cannot be confirmed and the employment contract will be terminated.

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:

• An application form which should be completed in full.
• 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/s and suitability relative to the job requirements.

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 addressed to Busisa Nelana at [email protected] or 046 603 8043.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting date TBC
• 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 12):
Cost to Company Approximately (annual): R 546,454.00
Basic Salary (Annual): R 406,500.00

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. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.
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: 24 November 2023

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 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the Universityxe2x80x99s recruitment and selection policies.

For more information please contact:
Busisa Nelana