Latest Recruitment at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

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.
• Campus Protection Services seeks a suitably qualified and experienced energetic individual that will drive Campus Protection section at the university and compliance with relevant environmental health and safety legislation.
• Reporting to the Coordinator CPS, the successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective supervision and execution of the daily security shift operations including normal hours, after hours and public holidays. This will involve overseeing all after hour events as well as performing post visits to ensure that the contracted security concern meets all UWC SLA requirements and identity and report any contraventions.

The duties of the Security Supervisor will include the following:

• Supervise, inspect and oversee entire on and off campus security functions of contract security personnel, university events, contractors on site etc.
• Provide guidance, perform on the job training and conduct evaluations of security personnel when performing post visits
• Evaluate, assess and analyse performance of security personnel in accordance with SLA, document or record incidents, non-compliance, findings and observations and submit a daily shift report before booking off duty to HOD CPS
• Oversee the smooth running of general security and related services
• Prepare relevant reports for performance and contract administration, management and governance as required

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Diploma in Security Management or a post matric security qualification within the field of security management
• PSIRA registration as a grade A
• Necessary certificates for First Aid, Fire Prevention, Crisis Management and Health and Safety knowledge and experience
• A valid driver’s lisence 08  (accident free license for at least 2 years)
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a Security Supervisor preferably in the Education Sector
• No criminal record and sound references
• Sound knowledge of campus life and student behaviour would be advantageous Must be able to work shifts
• Must be able to work shifts
• Experience in supervisory of staff compliment including on job training  
• Fair knowledge of Labour relations
• A good knowledge of access control or any other security electronic system.

Skills Requirements:

• Be customer focused with a smart presentable appearance and willingness to uphold the CPS customer service approach
• oven supervisory experience within the security industry or similar industry including enforcing an SLA and adjusting duty rosters to meet shortfalls in staffing levels
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team and build strong,trust based relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Good writing skills, including writing procedures, drafting reports, preparing business cases etc.
• Sound judgement and decision making skills, a positive and ‘hands on’ problem solving approach, ability to remain calm under pressure and take control of incidents
• Basic IT skills with a working knowledge of the range of MS Office packages and knowledge of electronic security systems and electronic software packages
• Articulate and effective two way (listening and speaking) communication skills
• A sound working knowledge of security, including incident investigations and securing of crime scenes, safety, fire and events best practice and legislation affecting the security role

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape requires an individual who has a deadline driven approach, works well under pressure, is meticulous, has strong technical skills and enjoys working in a team environment, to administer physical and electronic document management for Vendor Payments. The individual should readily adapt to changes in processes, environment and legislation.
• Reporting to the Manager Accounts Payable, the role involves custodianship of both electronic scanned and physical document storage systems, including the responsibility for security profiles and record reference accuracy.  The incumbent will be responsible for sensibly categorizing and referencing supporting documentation for payment transactions and ensuring these are readily available to a the correct users.

The key outcomes expected from the role are: 

•  Creation, Maintenance, Management and Retrieval of documents/records and associated financial meta-data
•     Creating, configuring and reviewing document categories/types, system structure and associated Metadata
•     Deliver user support by co-ordinating and providing technical support and training to users,
•     Set up and ongoing review of users and their access profiles
•     Input into ongoing development / improvement of electronic document system
•     Filter and extract financial information and records according to requests from key users
•     Perform routine analysis and audits of system, investigating any irregularities and vulnerabilities
•     Review storage volumes and appropriately determine filing, retention periods and disposal of stored material

Minimum Requirements

• A completed 2 year diploma in financial accounting/ management accounting/ cost accounting/ financial management (minimum NQF 6 level)
• A minimum of 3 Years in a financial record management or similar role, with responsibility for access profile and system settings
• Understands payment as well as general financial processing systems, information and records

Relevant Competencies:

• Able to safely and effectively perform physical activities relating to archiving and retrieval of documents.
• Sound written and oral communication skills.
• Honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
• Has a high standard of performance for self-coupled with a professional and positive attitude.
   

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, cognizant of its regional, national and international environment. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context, which is framed by our Institutional Operating Plan.
• The Risk and Compliance Department seeks an assertive, strong, compliance focused individual, who is able to work independently as well as co-ordinate teams, to take responsibility for the identification, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to SHE & Emergency Services (SHE&E) requirements within UWC and its satellites.
• Reporting to the Director: Risk & Compliance, we invite suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply for this position.

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

• Provide leadership with regard to the rendering of quality SHE&E Services that includes the smooth running of the SHE&E and relevant compliance requirements
• Ensure efficient and effective functioning of the SHE&E department and achievement of objectives
• Effective management of the SHE&E department's administration and resources
• Design and implement policies and related business processes
• Perform analysis and interpretations of relevant data on related risks and incidences and reporting accordingly
• Interpret policies, legislation, regulations and instructions in respect of pre- emergency risk reduction and post-emergency recovery in order to facilitate its integration into the UWC emergency preparedness policy and implementation
• Manage Occupational health safety and provide direction in the management of Health and Safety Committees
• Manage Environmental Health and Safety and provide direction in the management thereof.
• In conjunction with HR- Training and Development be responsible for the training of staff and users/committee members in health and Safety.
• Manage medical care to students, visitors and staff and ensuring that call-outs to patients for assistance and medical care is adequately provided
• Manage Occupational Health and Safety investigations and statistics at all campuses by determining viability of safety investigations and formal communication thereof to the Director: Risk & Compliance and relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for relevant Health and Safety investigations in terms of planning and implementation
• Providing reports to line management, various stakeholders and governance structures
• Design and implementation of appropriate policies and business processes
• Responsible for the management of Fire safety and relevant compliance
• Guide and Support all Events Safety including the monitoring of event plans and quality
• Assist in the management, the planning and coordination of waste management including stakeholder and institutional compliance
• Manage water management safety
• Manage food hygiene safety
• Responsible for awareness campaigns and training to relevant user groups
• Record keeping of incidents as maintained on the institutional system (GV Chase) and various reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• A Degree in Health, Safety and Environment NQF7 or equivalent in the Health and Safety environment
• 5 years management experience 
• Chemical or biological or similar experience in waste management
• Valid Driver’s license (08) with two years accident free experience 
• Valid Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Valid Registration with The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
• PSIRA registration will be advantages, but will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Required competencies:

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as amended
• Knowledge of local municipal by-laws
• Knowledge of safety standards PC and Software literacy Experience in conducting Risk Assessments
• Experience in conducting Incident/Accident investigations Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge in Fire Safety and Medical Emergency Response
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Auditing skills
• Ergonomics knowledge
• Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc.

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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.
• The university seeks to employ a skilled, knowledgeable and resourceful individual to co-ordinate services on a diverse range of construction projects. The position will suit someone with strong planning and monitoring skills, who is energetic and pro-active, and who is committed to delivering on projects undertaken.

The post reports to the Manager: Projects and the functions include:  

• Serve as the primary project point of liaison for internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee and co-ordinate the activities and services of external consultants and contractors
• Assume responsibility for all project planning and administration
• Monitor and track project progress against plan (Time, Cost, Scope and Quality) and implement corrections as necessary
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure an orderly and comprehensive project close out process
• Monitor project quality and resolve non-conformance items
• Monitor service deliverables and sign off on receipt
• Manage building and campus access
• Monitor and report on project risks
• Plan, coordinate and integrate the activities of internal resources
• Compile and distribute meeting minutes and regular project progress reports
• Provide a document management service, including a technical library for each project
• Arrange and administer all professional services (internal and external)
• Draft communications and notices for publication

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in a Built Environment Discipline (BTech degree would be an advantage)
• 3-5 years’ experience in the construction or building industry
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and construction software
• Valid drivers’ license (with two years driving experience, accident free) 
• Proven project co ordinator track record on small to medium scale projects

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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.

Campus Protection Services seeks a suitably qualified and experienced energetic individual that will drive Campus Protection section at the university and compliance with relevant environmental health and safety legislation.

Reporting to the Traffic Co-Coordinator: Reports incidents & performs special operations within UWC including the control of, regulating and enforcing law on traffic and transport. Assist with security operations.

• Executing the traffic operational plans e.g. disabled visitors, access, deployment of staff, etc.
• Organising event signage — deployment and removal
• Inspecting vehicle according to procedure
• Enforcing speed law enforcement
• Escorting & directing, safe keeping and parking arrangements for VIP's
• Regulating pedestrian crossing
• Attend to staff and student complaints
• Compiling of accident report operations report
• Conducting Road Blocks and road safety campaigns
• Completing log book and recording mileage done daily of departmental vehicles
• Conducting maintenance checks — batteries, tyre pressure, lights, horn, jacks, equipment, etc.    of the vehicle
• Checking vehicle oil and water levels
• Checking vehicle licenses
• Confirming own licenses (code 08 / EB) are current
• Reporting on defects, incidents / accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes to leadership and Transport unit
• Parking vehicles in designated areas — Campus Protection Service courtyard
• Paying personal fines
• Assist with traffic congestion at the access control points

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 3  Years Traffic Officer Experience
• PSIRA Registered Grade B
• Report writing skills
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills with a strong knowledge of traffic management
• Drivers license 08 (accident free license for at least 2 years)

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

RECTOR & VICE-CHANCELLOR
(Five-year contract with the option of renewal)

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic institution that is cognisant of the volatile, uncertain, complex, ever-changing and challenging global environment. The University actively responds, in critical and creative ways, to the developmental needs of the local, national and international contexts. UWC appreciates the opportunities of the academic project and wishes to build on its history of providing students with an excellent academic experience. The academic project constitutes the core mandate of a university; hence the quality of its teaching, research, community involvement and transformation goals are integral to its success. 
• The Council of UWC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and accomplished leader of high professional and exceptional academic standing as the new Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape. The person must demonstrate strategic vision, excellent personal and interpersonal skills, and possess the ability of fostering partnerships and stakeholder relationships at all levels, and govern collaboratively, as evidenced by examples of decisive and responsive management among academic colleagues, students, professional and support staff. S/he must possess a discerning public stature. The applicant should further demonstrate a commitment to social justice and transformation, competencies in nurturing and developing staff, and display a commitment to promoting the sustainable development goals. The applicant must provide evidence of academic excellence, demonstrable experience in executive academic management and proven evidence of a student-centred approach to the academic agenda. 
• The primary responsibility of the Rector and Vice-Chancellor is to provide executive and academic leadership to the University. The role encompasses tasks of Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, and Legal, Administrative and Academic Head of the University. In addition, the Rector and Vice-Chancellor is the Chairperson of the Senate. The Rector and Vice-Chancellor has overall responsibility for the academic stature of the institution, as well as its effective and efficient management, and is accountable to the University Council. The Rector and Vice-Chancellor is assisted in the management and administration of the University by the members of the Executive and the Senior Management team.

Minimum Requirements

• The applicant must hold a doctoral degree and be eligible to be appointed at a Professor level.
• The applicant must possess demonstrable minimum ten (10) years’ senior management experience of which at least five (5) years’ should be at an executive management level.
• The applicant must possess deep insight into every aspect of tertiary education, be it teaching and learning, research and innovation and professional support services, all of which are demonstrated in the ten-plus (10+) years of senior management, inclusive of at least five (5) years of executive roles.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising external to the university environment is essential.
• The applicant must display a good understanding of the integration of various forms of technology into the delivery of programmes and services.

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The UWC’s Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University’s strategic goals and objectives. In line with growing its capability and supporting the Digital Transformation Strategy of UWC, ICS offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator: HR Systems in the ICS Applications Development and Support unit.  
• The primary purpose of the Systems Administrator – HR Systems is to attend to everyday HR and Payroll related support issues, like FAQs, common difficulties, and time-sensitive queries. The aim is to solve problems at the first point of contact so that the customer can continue with their day as soon as possible.

The key role and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Manage and maintain the access to the InforLN and HCM, and ensure health checks on the database as the system administrator as per signed off documentation according to Risk and Compliance Guidelines,

• Provide second - level support,
• Review, prioritise the resolution of technical issues, incidents,
• Resolve support requests where possible,
• Refer and escalate requests that cannot be resolved,
• Provide support to the Human Resources Division,
• Ensure that the interfaces / integrations between all applications runs successfully,
• Analyse data provided when queries are logged via the helpdesk and interpret the problem statement to ensure clear communication to the vendor, when the ticket has been escalated to the vendor,
• Assist with knowledge transfer to new users,
• Records and report on user issues including the troubleshoot processes followed,
• Render assistive support to Software analysts in defining user requirements,
• Guide users to make use of self-help services,
• Adhere to HCM and UWC best practices and standards,
• Record and facilitate the process of logging users technical requests,
• Manage the HCM Service desk requests and capture user interaction,
• Assist in the identification, schedule and provision of end-user training,
• Provide inputs in regards to the development of the User Training Manual,
• Be an active member of the HCM User Group and support users in translating their user requirements and expectations for IT or the supplier to resolve.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric,
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) and up to 5 years relevant experience or an Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with more than 5 years relevant experience.

Experience

• 3 Years demonstratable experience in an Administration, analysis or support role within an HCM (Payroll, HR, Staff Development, EE, etc) Environment,
• Demonstratable understanding of legislative matters as it pertains to HCM,
• Demonstratable competence using Microsoft Office products like MS word and Excel

Competencies Required

• Good communication skills – both verbal and written
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder engagement
• Open to new suggestions and ideas
• Keen to resolve issues and keep a happy campus community
• Team worker
• Understanding of vendor service levels requirements
• Drive towards a speedy outcome for every ticket/issue logged

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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) seeks to appoint an experienced Information & Technology Risk Manager in its Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department.
• The University has set itself exciting and challenging goals in its Institutional Operating Plan (IOP), which rely heavily on ICT's to deliver integrated solutions that enable and support its Academic and Research programs, and its Administrative and Professional Services departments.
• This permanent position, will report to the Deputy Director ICS: GRC and will play a pivotal role in maturing the University's IT Risk Management functional domain and capabilities in the areas of: IT Risk Identification; IT Risk Assessment; IT Risk Response & Mitigation; IT Risk and Control Monitoring & Reporting.
• This is a demanding but very stimulating role, which requires an experienced individual with the appropriate breadth and depth of business and technical skills and competencies.
• We invite you to join our team in a very exciting time in the University's history.

Key Performance Areas:
IT Risk Identification

• Identify and classify potential threats and vulnerabilities to the University's people, information, processes and technology to enable IT risk analysis,
• Develop a comprehensive set of IT risk scenarios, and identify accountable stakeholders, based on available information to determine the potential impact to business objectives and operations,
• Maintain the IT risk register to help ensure that identified IT risk scenarios are accounted for and incorporated into the institutional risk profile,
• Identify risk appetite and tolerance defined by senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives,

IT Risk Assessment

• Analyse risk scenarios based on institutional criteria (e.g. business processes, technology etc.) to determine the likelihood and impact of an identified risk,
• Identify the current state of existing controls and evaluate their effectiveness for IT risk mitigation,
• Review the results of risk and control analysis to assess any gaps between current and desired states of the IT risk environment,
• Ensure that risk ownership is assigned at the appropriate level to establish clear lines of accountability,
• Communicate the results of risk assessments to senior management and appropriate stakeholders to enable risk-based decision making.

IT Risk Response & Mitigation

• Consult with risk owners to select and align recommended risk responses with business objectives and enable informed risk decisions.
• Assist risk owners, where needed, with the development of risk action plans
• Consult on the design and implementation or adjustment of mitigating controls to ensure that the risk is managed to an acceptable level.
• Maintain the IT Risk and Control Matrix.
• Assist control owners in developing control procedures and documentation to enable efficient and effective control execution.
• Validate that risk responses have been executed according to the risk action - plans.
• Collaborate in the development of a risk awareness program to promote a risk­ aware culture and facilitate risk training.

IT Risk and Control Monitoring & Reporting

• Define and establish key risk indicators (KRls) and thresholds based on available data, to enable monitoring of changes in risk.
• Monitor and analyse key risk indicators (KRls) to identify changes or trends in the IT risk profile.
• Facilitate the identification and monitoring of metrics and key performance indicators (KPls) to enable the measurement of risk control performance across relevant IT domains (e.g. data management; SDLC; project & program management; IT service continuity & disaster recovery; IT operations management).
• Report on the performance of, changes to, or trends in the overall IT risk profile and control environment to management and relevant stakeholders to enable decision making. 

IT audit Co-ordinate engagements 

• The Manager: IT Risk & Controls position is the coordinator and point of contact for audits to ensure that the IT audit process is efficient from the planning of the audit fieldwork and request for evidence collection, through to the tracking, trending and reporting of all IT audit items to relevant stakeholders and committees to enable decision making. This role requires the successful candidate to work closely with internal and external auditors, institutional senior stakeholders and external parties to consult and advise on audit scope, remediation and strategic items related to the IT audit and control environment.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements: Qualification, Skills and Experience
Below are the essential requirements for interested candidates to be short-listed:

•     A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or an equivalent NQF-7 accredited qualification,
•     An accredited, internationally recognised IT Risk Management certification,
•     IT Service Management experience - incident and problem management,
•     3 - 5 Years' experience in an enterprise IT environment,
•     A minimum of 3 years' relevant IT Risk Management and/or IT audit experience in an enterprise environment,
•     Proficiency in legal, regulatory, standards, governance and other compliance requirements pertaining to IT Risk Management and a higher education environment (e.g. COBIT, ISO2700x, ISO31000,           COSO, NIST, CIS, POPIA, GDPR etc.),
•     Good experiential knowledge and understanding of an enterprise business systems architecture (including data centre; server environment; storage network; databases; operating systems;                         applications; WAN & LAN networks),
•     Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point),
•     Excellent English Communication skills (verbal and written),
•     Excellent report-writing skills,
•     Strong facilitation and inter-personal skills,
•     Strong business acumen.

Preferred Requirements: Qualification, Skills and Experience
Below are the preferred requirements that would be advantageous to candidates, but are not essential:

•     The international CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) certification,
•     An accredited certification in Problem Management (e.g. Kepner Tregoe or related ITIL intermediate course),
•     COBIT-5 certification in IT Governance,
•     Experience in developing and maintaining IT Risk management policies, processes and procedures aligned to recognised industry leading practice,
• Good understanding of threats and vulnerabilities relating to: data management; the software development lifecycle (SDLC); project & program management; IT service continuity and disaster recovery; IT operations. Proficiency in business process review tools and techniques.
• Proficiency in capability assessment models and improvement techniques and strategies. Good understanding of information security concepts and principles.
• Experience working in the Higher Education sector would be advantageous.

Required Competencies:

•     Diagnostic information gathering,
•     Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills,
•     Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised to meet deadlines and to deliver results,
•     Excellent planning, co-ordination and time management skills,
•     Effective teamwork and the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholder groups,
•     Good business acumen and understanding of business requirements on ICT,
•     Thoroughness and attention to quality and detail,
•     Ability to influence, establish focus, and to lead and motivate teams to achieve common goals,
•     Excellent customer & service orientation,
•     Strong personal credibility.