Community Engagement
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 Community Engagement invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
To ensure overall co-ordination of the RUCE Engaged Citizenry Programmes. Manage Programmes in the VCs Education Initiative (Makhanda Literacy Collective, which includes the Budding Q Literacy Programme) is focussed, well-planned, data-driven, organised and coordinated, respectful, mutually beneficial and undertaken in the spirit of reciprocity. This forms part of the institutional plan to address access to RU, social justice and inequality and the VCs Education Programme goals for Makhanda.
The Requirements
A relevant B. Degree (preferably in Education): candidates with a relevant postgraduate qualification will be at an advantage plus six (6) years of relevant experience where such experience includes: -
- Previous administrative and coordination experience in running a programme
- Ability to work within a computerised administration environment
- Experience and interest in early literacy development
- Demonstrable community development experience,
- Experience in volunteering
- Previous experience within a service-orientated environment where liaison and the provision of sound advice and/or service were key responsibilities
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.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 7266.
Selection Process (provisional Date, Subject To Change)
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for 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.
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R567 321
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R741 659
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: 17 June 2024
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 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
