The Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Main Objectives

To actively support academic staff and the outcomes of the academic programme by ensuring that all undergraduate practicals are planned, prepared and delivered to the required standard. Furthermore, the role also requires that technical support is provided to postgraduate students and researchers. To be responsible for and manage the undergraduate Pharmaceutical Chemistry laboratories and ensure standards are adheredto, especially regarding cleanliness, OHS and SOPs. Responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and appropriately storing instruments and equipment for undergraduate and post-graduate use. Ensure that instruments and equipment are serviced, calibrated, and always in good working order.

The Requirements

A BSc Degree in Chemical Science or NQF 7 equivalent technical qualification, plus approximately 3 years relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Previous experience in a related chemical environment, including but not limited to laboratories within tertiary education, industrial laboratories, school laboratories, etc., where working with chemicals was part of the responsibilities.
• Experience with the correct safety, handling, and disposal of chemical and bio-hazardous waste as specified in the Occupational Health and Safety Act no. 85 of 1993.
• Experience in using scientific methods and instrumentation related to teaching and research laboratories and a good working knowledge of various analytical equipment.
• Experience in keeping laboratory infrastructure maintained.
• Experience in record keeping and general administration, as well as financial knowledge (e,g budgets, financial controls and stocktaking).
• At least one year’s proven staff supervision experience in a laboratory-related field.
• Experience with Organic Chemistry, Inorganic, and Analytical/Physical Chemistry.
• Experience with Microbiology would be an added advantage.
  
  

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:

• 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 and suitability relative to the job requirements. 

 

Please note, 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 please contact [email protected].

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting - 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 12):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R464 758.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R539 645.00

 

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a 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. 

 

Closing Date: 21 April 2024


This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

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


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. 

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