Readvertising: Chief Technical Officer
1 day ago
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted **09 October 2024** - Closing Date **23 October 2024**
**Division**
**0503 - Chemistry**
**Minimum experience**
**Mid-Senior**
**Company primary industry**
**Higher Education**
**Job functional area**
**Other**
**Salary**
**R511 439 - R673 903 per annum**
**Chief Technical Officer (Grade 13)**
**Chemistry Department**
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.
**Main Objectives**
The purpose of this role is to oversee all the technical functions of the Department of Chemistry, including running of chemical stores, running of undergraduate laboratories, instrument maintenance, laboratory maintenance, and to provide technical support.
**The Requirements**
- Appropriate physical or chemical science technical experience/certification (computer-based instrument repair, troubleshooting)
- Experience in the maintenance of electronic analytical equipment
- Supervision of a team
- Previous experience working in a technical environment.
- Previous experience working with maintenance safety standards
**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 which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- 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.
**Remuneration per annum (Grade 13)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R511,439.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R673,903.00
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: 23 October 2024**
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 of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the 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
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