Laboratory Assistant in The Department of Zoology and Entomology
1 week ago
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Contract
Posted **16 September 2025** - Closing Date **18 September 2025**
**Division**
**0513 - Zoology and Entomology**
**Minimum experience**
**Not Applicable**
**Company primary industry**
**Higher Education**
**Job functional area**
**Science**
**Laboratory Assistant (Grade 04) 1-year contract**
**Centre for Biological Control**
**Department of Zoology and Entomology**
**Main Objectives**
To assist the researchers in conducting laboratory quality assurance analyses including screening for disease organisms and bioassays and to assist with the maintenance of the insect cultures housed in the Centre for Biological Control.
**The Requirements**
Relevant qualification: Grade 12, preferably with Biology and/or Science and 6 months’ relevant experience where such experience includes:
- Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license
**Application Process**
**The following documents are required**:
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the **TBC** 2025.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
**Remuneration per annum (Grade 04)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R162,300.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R163,923.00
**Closing Date: 18 September 2025**
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.
Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes 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**
Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.
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