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WITTS , DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL ANIMAL SERVICE

Department: CENTRAL ANIMAL SERVICE (CAS)
Position: DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL ANIMAL SERVICE
Remuneration: A competitive salary package will be offered.
Description:

The University is a research-intensive institution, seeking to move up the world rankings.

The University is looking for a new Director for its Central Animal Service (CAS), to take up the post at the earliest possible date.

The purpose of the CAS is to house and care for animals, which are used by the University in teaching and research. A wide range of species is catered for, but numerically rodents and lagomorphs are by far the most numerous. The CAS is housed in spacious premises in the University’s Medical School and has a sub-unit on the main (Milner Park) campus. The use of animals, captive and free-ranging, for teaching and research, is strictly regulated by the University’s Animal Ethics Committees.

The Director has a staff of 15 reporting to him or her, including veterinary nurses, animal technicians and attendants.

We are looking for a person who has the following experience and attributes:

  1. familiarity with an academic environment
  2. experience of working in, or better, managing an internationally recognized animal research facility
  3. first hand experience of the use of animals in teaching and research, preferably including the conducting of his or her own research
  4. experience of working with a wide range of animal species
  5. an innovative mindset when dealing with unforeseen experimental problems or outcomes
  6. management of personnel and budgets
  7. an ability to interact amicably with a range of persons, including academic, administrative and maintenance staff, members of the public and animal rights groups

Preference would be given, other things being equal, to a candidate formally qualified as a veterinary surgeon, but consideration will also be given to candidates with para-veterinary qualifications.

This is a senior level appointment with a commensurate salary and the usual medical aid and pension benefits. The incumbent will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).

To apply, please submit curriculum vitae, the names and electronic contact details of three referees and a motivation not exceeding two pages to Ms Noxolo Mavunda at the following e-mail address: recruiting.centralHR@wits.ac.za.

For a job description and any other enquiries, please contact the Head of the Research Office, Mr I Burns, on iain.burns@wits.ac.za

The closing date for applications will be 16 March 2012.

Closing Date: 16 March 2012
Contact Person: NOXOLO MAVUNDLA
Contact Person Email: recruiting.centralHR@wits.ac.za
Fax Applications to: N/A
To Apply: Submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas to NOXOLO MAVUNDLA, Central animal service (cas), University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050.

Alternatively - Fax: N/A or E-mail: recruiting.centralHR@wits.ac.za