Job Description

Eastern Cape, Grahamstown
Senior ICT Specialist in the Department of Information Systems
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 Information Systems invites suitably qualified candidates to join their vibrant team.

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 yearsxe2x80x99 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

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 Boitumelo Masokoameng at [email protected] or 046 603 8114

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 13):
Cost to Company Approximately (annual): R 628,543.00
Basic Salary (Annual): R 471,932.00

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: 13 December 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