Career Opportunities at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The Finance & Services Directorate plays a pivotal role in the smooth running of the university. We seek to employ a knowledgeable and resourceful individual with confidentiality, initiative, tact, maturity and independent judgement.

Reporting to the Executive Director: Finance & Services, the appointee’s duties will include:

• Smooth operations of the Executive office,
• Attend to demands from various faculties, staff and stakeholders,
• Preparation of accurate and articulated reports/documentation and timely distribution,
• Review of emails and appropriate responses,
• Ad hoc projects that includes appropriate research and information gathering, submission of documentation according to required specifications, etc.,
• Coordinating tasks with reporting directors and executive members,
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders,
• Manage and co-hosting of events,
• Review of contracts and documentation for quality control,
• Time and diary management,
• Travel arrangements including extensive overseas travel across multiple zones,
• Managing meeting packs, agendas and minutes,
• Support to project management teams,
• Exchanging sensitive information in an unbiased manner in the appropriate formats to designated individuals/stakeholders,
• Fostering relationships with stakeholders and maintain level of diplomacy,
• Assist staff due to broad skills and knowledge of the portfolio,
• Develop presentations based on conceptual and directional input,
• Drafting formal documentation in the context of situations for approval,
• Producing mails on the Executive Directors behalf,
• Providing feedback on tasks and areas for improvement,
• Multiple time zones, ever mindful of the executive's objectives and incorporating relevant deadline planning and desk time to maximise effectiveness,
• Meeting organisation - including coordinating, preparing agenda and supporting papers, taking minutes, tracking action items arising to completion and maintaining detailed records,
• Preparation of correspondence, reports, presentations and research, standardised formatting of documentation,
• Providing support to the project management teams,
• Filtering through information and providing accurate description of events and occurrences in a sensitive and unbiased manner,

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Degree or equivalent NQF 7
• At least 5 year’s appropriate experience
• Should be computer proficient in specifically Microsoft Office Applications, Mail and Calendar applications and Enterprise Resource programs,
• Sound knowledge of the Higher Educational environment would be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Sound written and oral communication skills,
• Honesty, integrity and trustworthiness,
• Has a high standard of performance, coupled with a professional and positive attitude.

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The Department of Social Work in the CHS faculty, is committed to excellence in Community Development and Social Work Education, Practice and Research. We believe in justice, gender equity, human diversity and citizenship for all. Based on the review of the Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978 as amended in 1998, and subsequent amendments, which transformed the social services sector, to be more inclusive of a broader range of social service practitioners (SSPs), the Department of Social Work has added the Community Development 4-year Bachelor degree to its SSP offerings in 2021. It is envisaged that learning and teaching, research and community engagement activities within the Department can contribute to the development and encouragement of interdisciplinary discourse and work between the two disciplines.
• The Department is actively seeking candidates to fill a Lecturer position in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programme. In line with the Global Definition of Social Work, the BSW programme places emphasis on the integration of theory and practice, as well as the promotion of social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment of people. The programme further accentuates principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and a respect for diversities as a central to social work. The Department is committed to continuously transforming the curriculum to ensure that indigenous knowledge and contextually relevant epistemologies and theoretical frameworks are included in the curriculum. The aim is to empower students to respond to real-life and real-time realities in society and academia to prepare them for practice. In line with the Institutional Operational Plan of the UWC and vision of the Faculty of Community and Health Services (CHS), learning and teaching in the Department focuses on a holistic student experience to ensure student success and retention, aimed at preparing students to acquire knowledge, skills, and graduate attributes to prepare them to respond to a changing world. Appropriately qualified and experienced lecturers are thus set as a key priority.

The successful candidate will have the following key performance areas and responsibilities:

•     Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate level in the Department of Social Work.
•     Undertake undergraduate supervision in research.
•     Conduct research and publish in the field of social work-related matters.
•     Undertake community engagement, and actively engage with stakeholders to contribute to support the integration of theory and practice.
•     Participate in Departmental and programme-specific administration.

Minimum Requirements

•     A Master’s degree in Social Work
•     Experience in Learning and Teaching at undergraduate level
•     Proof of publication in peer reviewed publications
•     At least five (5) years’ experience in social work practice
•     Evidence of the integration of community engagement
•     Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Added advantages

•     Experience in work placement (service learning) coordination and supervision
•     Experience in modern e-learning technologies

Required Competencies: 

•     Student support
•     Building interpersonal relationships
•     Teamwork / collaboration
•     Conceptual thinking
•     Analytical thinking / Problem solving 
•     Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication 
•     Planning and organising / work managemen

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The Department of Biotechnology is recognized for its leadership in teaching, research and innovation; with local, regional and global impact. The department aim to produce outstanding professionals in the field of biotechnology and contribute to the body of scientific knowledge through research and innovation for the advancement of society.
• Therefore, the department seeks to appoint a highly motivated, flexible, and innovative technical officer on a permanent basis for technical support, laboratory practical teaching support and data management activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Contribute to undergraduate practical teaching and consultation in the department.
• Provide technical assistance in research laboratories.
• Contribute to departmental procurement.
• Responsible for departmental and research budget management.
• Maintain inventories of laboratory consumables and equipment.
• Maintain departmental health and safety standards.
• Collect, record and store material safety data sheets of all purchased consumables.
• Assist with the maintenance of key laboratory equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• A BSc degree in Biological Sciences (e.g. Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology Genetics).
• 2 years relevant laboratory experience (at a university or industry).
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / Power Point.

Required competencies:

• Excellent record-keeping.
• Attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills with a good command of the English language.

Added advantage and preferences:

• Scientific procurement and inventory control.
• Biotechnological health and safety procedures.

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The Faculty of Education has a long history of productive engagement with the key issues facing education in South Africa. We offer innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and run large postgraduate programmes in various disciplines in education. The Faculty seeks to produce graduates of the highest calibre.
• The Faculty Office plays a key role in supporting the academic programme and providing administrative excellence.
• We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent and suitably qualified and experience candidate for the position of Faculty Officer, to provide administrative support to the Faculty Office in respect of all Faculty administrative processes, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures; and to provide a professional support service to academics, students and staff.

Key Performance Areas

Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the following key performance areas in both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate student academic cycle, which will include but not be limited to the following:

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Enquiry Management
• Committee Administration
• Meeting Administration
• Marketing, Branding and Recruitment
• Events Management
• Human Resources Administration
• Reporting
• General Administration

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma or equivalent (NQF7)
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant administrative experience in a Higher Education environment
• Experience in student administration and the student life-cycle
• Working knowledge of a student enrolment management system / University systems
• Proficient in MS Office

Added advantages and Competencies:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High level of assertiveness
• Planning and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape, is acclaimed, nationally and internationally for its research work in the areas of nanomaterials, electrochemistry, environmental, and water analysis. There is also intensive research work on natural products chemistry and organometallic chemistry with applications in catalysis.
• The Department of Chemistry invites applications for the permanent position of Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer with specialization in the area of Organic Chemistry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Organic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Conduct research and publish appropriate high impact journals
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership
• Curriculum development, assessment, and the continuous improvement of the academic program
• Community engagement and outreach
• Manage academic administration

Minimum Requirements
For the post of Associate Professor the following criteria shall apply:

• PhD in Synthesis Organic Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and post-graduate tertiary level.
• A strong record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and successful supervision of postgraduate research supervision at Masters and doctoral level.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably international presence in Organic Chemistry.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.
• For the post of Senior Lecturer the following criteria shall apply:
• PhD in Synthesis Organic Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and post-graduate tertiary level.
• A record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and experience of postgraduate research supervision at the Masters and Doctoral level.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Advantages of the appointment:

• A track record of developing research projects and securing funding would be an advantage
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health, and/or research organisations;
• Active working experience as an academic leader at the Departmental level and Faculty level;
• An h-index of 10 for Associate Professor is preferred;
• An NRF rating will be an added advantage.

Key competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Practical teaching, training, and mentoring skills in an academic and laboratory environment.
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Time and project management skills.
   

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape is one of the leading institutions for the education of pharmacists in South Africa and the only Pharmacy school in the Western Cape. We are proud of our strong patient and service-orientated education, which builds on a sound scientific base and active research programmes. Pharmacy Practice is a key discipline in our education programme with active involvement within external communities at local and national level and growing practice-related research programmes. 
• The School of Pharmacy intends to appoint an experienced Academic Pharmacist to complement and enhance its teaching and research effort in Pharmacy Practice..

The appointee will be expected to:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research and postgraduate supervision.
• Contribute to community engagement and outreach.
• Manage academic administration.
• Actively participate in curriculum development and assessment.

Minimum Requirements
For the post of Senior Lecturer, the following criteria shall apply:

• A PhD in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist.
• A record of relevant international accredited publications.
• Demonstrated competence in facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Proven experience of successful  postgraduate research supervision at Masters level.
• Active collaborations and partnerships with a National and International academic presence in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice.

For the post of Lecturer, the following criteria shall apply:

• An MSc or MPharm in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in practice or teaching in pharmacy practice.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacis.
• Demonstrated competence in facilitating learning at undergraduate level.
• Record of research or participation in ongoing research.

Advantages for the appointment:

• A track record of research projects and securing research funding.
• Experience in the following key areas would be beneficial: Forensic pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy and medicine management, social pharmacy and public health.

Key competencies: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Time management skills.

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
• This post will report to the Director Business Development  Office.
• We seek a person who thrives in a highly pressurised and purpose-driven environment.

General Responsibilities

• Design policies to support the Business Development objectives of the university
• Implementation of the revenue activity policies including business processes
• Assessment of feasibility studies of potential business opportunities
• Reporting into governance structures and management teams
• Drafting communications on revenue activity matters to the campus community, relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Receive, analyse and provide solutions to complex, contentious, anomalous revenue matters and/or projects.

Specific Responsibilities

Finance related

• Diversification of revenue base – generate new income and enhancing existing income generation.
• Design and implement finance policies and process frameworks relating to revenue activities.
• Design management information dashboards reflecting key indicators including entity analysis.
• Management of the revenue cycle and debtors function and process framework as it relates to revenue activities.
• Provide training to revenue activities staff and stakeholders who deal with revenue activities.
• Review of monthly receipts, payments and reconciliations.

Property related

• Property Management and Lease Management of university venues and properties, tenant enquiries and queries including, but not limited to, new leases and renewals, repairs, capex, and lease contract management.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate property, body corporate and SARS legislation.
• Responsible for development of new retail and student accommodation projects.
• Participate on property structures (body corporates) and deal with property managing agents.  
• Represent the university on various revenue activity project structures.

New business opportunities/Entrepreneurship

• Manage the formulation of entrepreneurship application processes, procedures and templates.
• Implementing the new business opportunities in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (business plan reviews) and the Technology Transfer Office (intellectual property commercialisation opportunities).
• Evaluation of business opportunities including, but not limited to, participation on the selection panel to evaluate business plans and presentations.
• Manage due diligence processes into business opportunities.  

Continuing Education courses

• Responsible for revenue activities relating to Continuing Education (CE).

Special projects

• Manage financial aspects of special projects that address revenue generation or UWC financial stability.
• Facilitate/broker business deals with proper closure and income distribution.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant degree (with Accounting subjects)
• 3-5 years’ relevant work experience
• Minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in management of revenue generation and accounting for revenue.
• A high proficiency in Excel for budget and financial modelling purposes.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English language
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Added Advantages

• Demonstrable professional and effective leadership, communication, organisational skills.
• Experience working at an higher education institution and specifically working with leases, legal documentation, tenants, property administration and finance, debtors, customer relations, budgets, business development, special projects.
• Excellent computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Power Point, Visio)

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa, for making quality education accessible to all South Africans, and for developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive faculty dedicated to teaching and research and to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to contribute significantly to the faculty's development.
• The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across the academic units, including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Entrepreneurship, Finance and  School of Government. 
• An opportunity currently exists for candidates to apply for an Administrative Assistant position to provide administrative support to the Faculty Administration in respect of all Faculty administrative processes, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures; and to provide professional support service to academics, students and staff.

Reporting to the Senior Faculty Officer, the appointees’ duties will include, but not be limited to, the administration and execution of the following tasks:  

• Academic Administration
• Helpdesk and enquiry management consultation
• Student application and registration
• Marketing and recruitment
• Human resources administration
• Meeting administration
• General administration
• Test series administration
• Performing any other administrative duties as may be assigned by the Senior Faculty Officer or Faculty Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in student administration
   

The following would be advantageous:

• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment
• Knowledge of university administrative systems such as SASI
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint

Competencies required:

• Communication and interpersonal skills    
• Attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders 
• Planning and organizing skills  
• Time management skills 
• Computer literacy
• Writing skills
• Stress tolerance

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the Faculty.
• The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Entrepreneurship, Finance, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme. 
• The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching in the Department, primarily at postgraduate level in the area of Auditing
• Provide academic leadership and administration at subject level
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Engage in academic administration
• Conduct research and publish
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Contribute to the co-ordination and management of the Department’s teaching and research programmes

 
Minimum Requirements

• A CA (SA) qualification and a relevant Master’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching on SAICA accredited Auditing courses
• A record of publications, preferably in the field of Auditing

Added Advantages

• A PhD in the field of Auditing or related field
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching on SAICA accredited postgraduate Auditing courses
• A record of successfully supervising postgraduate students at Honours and Masters level
• Recognized academic leadership (e.g. subject head, programme coordinator, module coordinator)
• Extensive practical experience in the development of professional academic courses and programmes in Financial Accounting (e.g. SAICA or an equivalent accreditation)

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Student focused approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape is one of Africa’s most dynamic institutions, with a growing reputation for building South Africa’s talent pool and for excellence in research.

The position is held within the department of Legal Services, reporting to the Proctor. The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and prosecuting matters in the Student Discipline Court and the Vice Rector’s Tribunal.
• Analysis of legal documents.
• Providing oral and written legal opinions and/or advice.
• Conducting investigations.
• Drafting of contracts.
• Review and amendments of policies, rules and regulations.

For further information about the position, please contact the Proctor: Mrs Shamah Abrahams on 021 959 3685/3445

Minimum Requirements
 (Qualification and Experience)

• The appointment requires a highly organised and self-motivated candidate who is : 
• In possession of an LLB or similar legal qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in legal practice as a practising attorney, practising advocate or legal advisor. 
• Experience in conducting prosecutions.
• Proficiency in any of the Nguni languages would be advantageous.