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Health and Wellness Activities
Staff can access wellness services including counselling, stress management, HIV/AIDS support, and injury management.
Health and Wellness After Hours Child Care Counselling Support Grahamstown Support Services HIV/AIDS Ill Health and Occupational Health Medical Boarding Stress Management Using the Health Care Centre
Reference
https://www.ru.ac.za/humanresources/supportstaff/careerandsuccession/
Leave Application
Staff can apply for various types of leave including academic, parental, sick, and shutdown leave using a formal application form and guidelines.
Leave Application Form Leave Guidelines and FAQ
Application for Private Work
Support staff at Rhodes University may apply to engage in private work outside their official duties. This requires formal application and approval from the university.
Application for Private Work
Disciplinary Matters Procedural Document
A procedural document outlines the steps for handling disciplinary issues, including appeal processes and referrals to external bodies like the CCMA and Labour Court.
Disciplinary Matters Procedural Document Process Penalties Templates Appeal Suspension Dealing with Absenteeism Substance Abuse Being a Witness
Staff Development
Staff have access to development opportunities including training, feedback, and performance management to support career growth.
Staff Development Career Development Developing Performance Giving Feedback Rights and Responsibilities Saying no to training
Change in Employment Relationship
Staff may request changes to their employment relationship, such as shifts in job roles or conditions, which must be formally processed through HR.
Change in Employment Relationship
Employment Equity and HoD Guide
Guidelines are provided for the appointment and development of Heads of Departments (HoDs), ensuring equity and transparency.
Employment Equity HOD Guide HoDs Appointment of HoDs Development of HoDs HoD Academic Leave New HoD Research Support Review of HoDs Job Profiles and Evaluation
Recognition and Reward
Staff can be recognized through awards such as Long Service Awards, Merit Awards, and Personal Promotion, which are part of the university's recognition framework.
Recognition and Reward Alty and VCs Awards Distinguished Professors Long Service Awards Merit Awards Personal Promotion VCs Distinguished Awards
