Job Description

READVERTSING DIRECTOR: FUTURE EARTH AFRICA HUB LEADERSHIP CENTRE AT RHODES UNIVERSITY
(CONTRACT POST xe2x80x93 approx. 2.5 years)

Rhodes University is seeking to appoint a Director in the Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements
PhD in the areas of sustainability research and innovation with the following experience:

- 10 years relevant experience.
- Previous research experience, preferably within a field of sustainability.
- Previous experience in the execution of project administration and management.
- Must have written scientific and technical reports.
- Experience in conducting field research and publications of technical research reports.
- Records of fundraising and effective writing of research funding proposals.
- Proven experience and track record on regional African scientific/academic leadership on sustainability science.
- Experience in mentorship or supervision of emerging researchers (e.g. post-doctoral fellows, post graduate
students, etc.).
- Experience of continental and global sustainability science engagement.
- Experience of public-private policy engagement on sustainability issues and relevant sectors.
- Leadership and management roles at the Departmental/Faculty/Institutional level having led initiatives to review current functioning or explore new processes or taken responsibility for large projects. These should include the mentoring of young staff, research leadership roles, and the formal headship of a Centre/Institute.
- Leadership, co-ordination and administration at the departmental, faculty, and institutional level.
- Proven record of leadership role in scientific bodies including scientific associations and/or journals.

For additional information on the requirements, please refer to the Academic Role Profile.

In terms of Immigration Legislation (Act No. 13 of 2002 & Regulations) as amended, international staff members
(non-SA citizens) have to comply with the provisions of the Act. This therefore means that the period of
employment to non-SA citizens will be guided by the validity period of the work permit. In line with legislation
governing employment of foreign nationals, employment contracts will be offered on the basis that a development
plan would be implemented for the transfer of skills to a South African resident. The onus is on candidates to ensure
that they are in possession of a valid work permit before the commencement of employment at the University,
failing which the employment with Rhodes University will be terminated.

Application process:
The following documents are required:

(a) Completed application form;
(b) Comprehensive CV and evidence of relevant qualifications;
(c) A letter of motivation indicating your interest in the post and your suitability for the post in light of the requirements.

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile, and further particulars relating to this post and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

If you have any questions or experiencing challenges with the system, please contact:

Failure to submit the above documentation will result in an application not being considered. Please examine the following
documents:

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The selection process that will be followed for this post, including the process of short-listing, the interview etc., is
contained in the further particulars document above.

The Full Minimum Requirements against which candidates are to be measured are outlined in the role profile document.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration
Annual CTC : R900,000.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. 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.

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 poses 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 October 2023

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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