Rhodes University
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<h3 class="hero_text hero-vacancy-title text-shadow"><strong>Senior Lab Assistant &#8211; Rhodes University</strong></h3>
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<div class="col-md-11"><strong>Makhanda, Eastern Cape</strong></div>
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<h1><strong>Job Details</strong></h1>
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<div class="row padding-bottom-10"><strong><label class="job-detail-bold-header" for="Vacancy_DivisionName">Division</label><label for="">0601 &#8211; Pharmacy</label></strong></div>
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<div class="row padding-bottom-10"><strong><label class="job-detail-bold-header" for="FormatedSalaryMin">Salary</label><label>R169 379 &#8211; R247 138 per annum</label></strong></div>
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<h1><strong>Job Description</strong></h1>
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<p><strong>Senior Lab Assistant(Grade 5)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pharmaceutical Chemistry</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. <u></u></strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>Main Objectives</u></strong></p>
<p><strong>To assist the Principal Technical Officer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, in ensuring clean, safe and appropriately resourced laboratories are maintained as well as for other areas of the Faculty of Pharmacy, when required. </strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>The Requirements<br />
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<p><strong>Grade 12 or equivalent with a Science subject plus 6 months’ relevant experience where such experience includes: &#8211;</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Previous experience working in a science-based laboratory</strong></li>
<li><strong>Previous technical experience and/or a proven technical ability</strong></li>
<li><strong>Code B driver’s license</strong></li>
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Application Process</u></strong></p>
<p><strong>It is essential that prospective candidates read the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jAI7MsJUvFllkdE-VAGKEheshjgZ4iXr/view?usp=drive_link">job profile </a>for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The following documents are required:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: &#8211;</strong>
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<li><strong>Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.</strong></li>
<li><strong>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.</strong></li>
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<li><strong>A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. </strong></li>
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<p><strong>Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contacthrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Short-listing meeting TBC</strong></li>
<li><strong>The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.</strong></li>
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<div><strong><u>Remuneration per annum (Grade 5):</u></strong></div>
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<p><strong>Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R169 379</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R247 138</strong></p>
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<p><strong>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. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>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.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Closing Date: 28 November 2024</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>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&#8217;s Recruitment and Selection policies. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>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:<br />
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion</strong></p>
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