Job Title: Chief Technical Officer: Geology Department
Recognizing that diversity is important in achieving
excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of
designated groups to apply.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of the job is the management and administration
of technical services to the Department.
This includes managing the staff and the infrastructure in the
laboratories including the rock thinning section facility, workshops and
vehicle pool within the department. Also responsible for the general
infrastructure of the building
Requirements:
A relevant Technical Degree (3 years of study) OR be in
possession of a trade (preferably in Engineering) plus 6 to 7 years relevant
experience where such experience includes: -
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Previous technical experience, preferably in
engineering and/or a relevant science field including experience in working in
labs and workshops
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Previous technical design experience
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Previous general maintenance experience and/or
ability. This will be assessed at the selection stage through a work sample.
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Previous experience working within a computerized
administrative environment.
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A working
knowledge of spreadsheets, plus familiarity with word-processing, e-mail and
the internet.
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Previous experience working with budgets
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At least one year’s supervision experience OR be
in possession of an RU Supervision certificate.
Candidates who do not have the supervision experience or the RU
Supervision certificate will be required to complete the Rhodes University
supervision course as part of their probation requirement.
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Failure to obtain the Supervision certificate
will mean that the appointment cannot be confirmed.
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A valid code 14 driver’s licence is necessary
along with a valid PDP licence and is a condition of employment for this post.
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Candidates that are not in possession of the
necessary licences will be expected to obtain them during their probation
period.
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The Institution will be responsible for the
costs involved in obtaining the necessary licences. Failure to obtain the necessary licences will
mean that the appointment cannot be confirmed.
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A valid first aid certificate.
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If the job incumbent does not have a valid first
aid certificate they will be expected to obtain one during their probation
period.
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The institution will be responsible for the
costs involved on obtaining the certificate.
·
Failure to obtain the necessary licences will
mean that the appointment cannot be confirmed.
Development Post:
-This post can be filled at the developmental level and the
requirements for the position are:
-A relevant Technical Degree/Diploma (3 years of study) OR
be in possession of a trade (preferably in Engineering) PLUS 5 years relevant
experience where such experience includes:.
-Previous technical experience, preferably in engineering
and/or a relevant science field including experience in working in workshops
-Previous technical design experience
-Previous general maintenance experience and/or ability.
- This will be assessed at the selection stage through a
work sample.
-Previous experience working within a computerized
administrative environment.
-A working knowledge of spreadsheets, plus familiarity with
word-processing, e-mail and the internet.
-Previous experience
working with budgets
Note:
At least
one year’s supervision experience OR be in possession of a supervision
certificate. Candidates who do not have the supervision experience or the RU
Supervision certificate will be required to complete the Rhodes University
supervision course as part of their probation requirement. Failure to obtain the Supervision certificate
means that the appointment cannot be confirmed.
A valid
Code 14 driver’s licence is necessary along with a valid PDP licence and is a
condition of employment for this post.
Candidates that are not in possession of the necessary licences will be
expected to obtain them during their probation period. The Institution will be responsible for the
costs involved in obtaining the necessary licences. Failure to obtain the necessary licences will
mean the appointment cannot be confirmed.
A valid
first aid certificate. If the job incumbent does not have a valid first aid
certificate they will be expected to obtain one during their probation
period. The institution will be
responsible for the costs involved on obtaining the certificate. Failure to
obtain the necessary licences will mean the appointment cannot be confirmed.
Candidates appointed at the development level will be
appointed at a percentage of the basic salary below until such time as they
meet the minimum criteria in terms of the years experience required for the
post and assuming that they are working to the standards that are required and
outlined in the job profile.
Deadline Date: 17.02.2014
How to Apply:
Note:
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The Full Minimum requirements against which
candidates are to be measured against are outlined in the job profile.
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Please refer to the job profile to answer the
questions on the application form.
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No CV or
Certificates are required.
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Please complete the application form and save it
with your surname as the file name.
Selection Process:
Short-listing : 5 March 2014
Competency Assessment
: 17 March 2014
Interviews : 18 March 2014
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing
date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Remuneration:
Cost to Company
: R 331, 738 pa
Basic salary Pension and Provident : R 258, 444 pa
Basic salary Non-contributory Provident :
R 243, 635 pa
To Apply:
Please attach your application on an email with the job
title as the subject line and send it to:
jobs-yellow@ru.ac.za
