Career Opportunities at University of Cape Town

• This Lecturer position will be appointed under the auspices of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) funded by the Department of Higher Education & Training. This full-time permanent position is open to South Africans, and priority will be accorded to those aged 40 years or younger. The appointment will be made in terms of the purposes expressed in the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF).

Requirements for the job:

• MBCHB degree
• Demonstrated experience/interest in the field of forensic medicine.
• Registration with the HPCSA.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field to demonstrate academic aptitude with an overall 70% average mark.
• At least 2 years’ experience in higher education curriculum design and implementation, teaching, learning, assessment & program evaluation.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (MS Teams and Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students and to work well in a team.
• Ability to work autonomously, under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

The following will be advantageous:

• Any post graduate studies in forensic medicine or higher education.
• Experience in delivering online (virtual) and blended learning methodology.
• Experience in working with an online/ E-learning education platform and learning management system.
• Leadership experience.
• Academic course or program management.

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately manage logistical requirements of forensic undergraduate courses. This will involve the coordination of lecturers, administrative staff, timetables, and venue bookings for these courses.
• As course convener need to adhere to all the requirements of the MBChB programme, including attendance of meetings as required.
• Plan, develop and align forensic course to curriculum including alignment of the learning outcomes, course content, activities, and assessment practices with institutional policies and international educational standards and evidence.
• Manage the overall course within the aligned blueprint.
• Co-ordinate the entire process related to assessment activities, timeous feedback, moderation and involvement with institutional requirements related to this in the MBChB curriculum such as attending FEC meetings.
• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback, implementing improvements according to accreditation guidelines.
• Effectively manage your own work effort within the guidelines established by your contract, the staff handbook, and your line manager.
• Provide support and pastoral care for students to ensure that all issues are dealt within a timely, sympathetic, and effective manner.
• Be responsible for the database management associated with teaching, learning and assessment within the Learner Management Systems.
• Close liaison with course administrator, programme convener and HODiv/HOD; quality check all processes.
• Contribute and participate in the faculty curriculum development in a transformative and collaborating manner, including attendance of workshops or forum or meetings as required.
• Involvement within UCT includes networking and collaboration within department and faculty but also institutional where possible.
• Register for PhD as per nGAP requirements. Apart from the UCT contract, a separate contract stipulating all the conditions will need to be signed if appointed.
• Commit to work closely with supervisor/mentor to be assigned and adhere to the study plan to be compiled.

Closing date: 19 April 2023

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Requirements for the position:

• A PhD in Quantitative Finance, Financial Risk Management or Financial Mathematics.
• Teaching experience at a postgraduate level.
• Research supervision at a Masters level.
• A track-record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate some or all of the following:

• Strong quantitative and/or mathematical skills.
• A track-record of relevant research.
• A track-record of presentation of research findings at international conferences.
• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher.

The successful candidate should ideally have:

• Evidence of active research.
• Experience in collaborative research with the private sector.
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in their field.
• A commitment to innovative teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Closing date: 21 April 2023

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Requirements at Lecturer Level:

• A PhD in Physics, or equivalent;
• A research track record in experimental high energy particle physics;
• An ability to teach at both introductory and senior undergraduate level (including service courses and undergraduate laboratories) and give specialist lectures at Honours (4th year) level.

Selection at Senior Lecturer will be informed by evidence of:

• Teaching experience at the tertiary level, and ability to contribute to curriculum development;
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and/or PhD level;
• A research track record that demonstrates recognition, experience (e.g. postdoctoral, industry), productivity and creativity;
• Success in the solicitation of funding for research;
• Experience in departmental-level administration (or equivalent).

Selection at Associate Professor will be informed by evidence of:

• Extensive high-quality teaching experience;
• Involvement and innovation in academic curriculum development;
• Successful supervision experience at both the Masters and PhD level;
• International recognition and leadership in a research area within experimental high energy particle physics;
• Active contribution to Faculty/University-level administration.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute strongly to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
• Develop own research programme with appropriate training and supervision of postgraduate students;
• Contribute to the well-being of the department;
• Contribute to administration at a rank-appropriate level.

Closing date: 21 April 2023

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• The main purpose of this post is thus the provision of teaching, training and education in psychological skills and knowledge to students and associated activities in the Faculty of Health Sciences in line with the objective of the Division of Psychotherapy
• The aim of the Division is to integrate core skills and competencies of psychotherapy assessment, and evidencebased psychotherapeutic interventions and treatment into identified student cohorts (classes), academic curriculum,who receive training and teaching in the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Registration with the HPCSA as a clinical psychologist.
• 1 year’s post registration experience (including community service).
• Teaching, academic and research experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching, training, academic supervision, clinical supervision/peer mentoring and examination of medical students.
• Curriculum development, mmonitoring and evaluation.
• Design and conduct research.
• Represent the Department and Division at Departmental and Faculty committees.
• Liaise with appropriate divisions within the department.

Closing date: 27 April 2023

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Requirements for the job:

• A PhD in Pure Mathematics or related field, at the time of appointment,
• A record of research that indicates strong potential in the field, including publications in peer reviewed journals and conference attendance, and, Experience lecturing mathematics at undergraduate level, including evidence of effectiveness as a teacher.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mathematics (within and beyond the Faculty of Science).
• Developing and pursuing an active research program, including supervising postgraduate students.
• Course convening, departmental and faculty administrative duties.

Closing date: 30 April 2023

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Requirements for the position:

• a PhD in Economics.
• evidence of peer-reviewed research output in accredited journals.
• a demonstrable track record in teaching macro-economics at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and
• some evidence of postgraduate supervision.

The following will be advantageous:

• Evidence of involvement in curriculum development and review.
• Evidence of having secured research funding to support research activities.
• Serve as an active member of national and/or international scholarly societies.
• Evidence of national and/or international collaborations.

Responsibilities for the position may include:

Teaching

• Design and deliver lectures, tutorials, tests, and exams.
• Convene courses and manage teaching teams.
• Supervise/co-supervise post-graduate students (Honours, Masters and Doctoral).
• Assist in curriculum development and review.

Research

• Contribute to the ongoing development of a research strategy for macro-economics in the school.
• Develop /expand research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
• Raise research funding from appropriate national and international funding bodies.

Leadership, management, and administration

• Perform leadership, management and administrative functions related to teaching and research (i.e., convene and manage courses, manage research teams, manage funding for research, monitor operational expenses, write progress reports, etc) at School, Faculty and University level.
• When required, be prepared to lead and manage academic activities within the School, Faculty and/or University.
• Actively contribute to the transformation imperatives of the University of Cape Town.

Social responsiveness

• Initiate and participate in social responsiveness activities within the School, Faculty and/or University and broader society

Closing date: 30 April 2023

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Requirements of the job:

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or a relevant area at the time of appointment, though exceptional candidates with an MSc degree will be considered.
• Research experience in Artificial Intelligence.
• Teaching experience will be advantageous. Clear information about the candidate's research and teaching experience should be provided

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach Computer Science courses, carry out research, contribute to departmental administration and supervise postgraduate students.

Closing date: 30 April 2023

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Requirements

• PhD (Completed or Under examination) in a Humanities-based or social science discipline, with strong connection to the interests of African feminist histories and debates Subject matter expertise in African queer studies, sexuality, eco-feminisms, or feminist economics
• Evidence of sufficient experience as a researcher committed to engaging questions of feminisms, African-centered issues, and continental intellectual trajectories.
• Evidence of sufficient experience in academic teaching and supervision or mentoring/coaching and academic administration
• Evidence of sufficient experience where African feminist issues have been a core part of the work, (appropriate to the level of appointment).
• Publications at the appropriate level and quality for the position
• An emerging profile of continental academic, networking, and research work
• A record of community-engaged activist work
• An interest in working to strengthen and build the Department of African Feminist Studies within UCT and beyond.

Advantageous:

• A record of academic work which bears witness to transdisciplinary interests
• Experience in digitally-based engagement with intellectual work
• Fluency in more than one South African language as a language of research/teaching
• An interest in deepening discourse and practice on the decolonial within South African higher education
• Some experience of fund-raising, to support research interests which include those of postgraduates
• Some experience in participation in academic management and leadership and university governance

Responsibilities:

• Research within the candidate’s own field, and concomitant publications at the position’s level
• Teaching, convenorship, and supervision within the Department at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Strong participation in team building and programming within the department
• Participation in Faculty, and other UCT governance constituencies, in contributing to UCT’s transformation and growth.

Closing date: 07 May 2023

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Minimum requirements:

• A 3-year Bachelor’s degree at NQF 7 or 3- year National diploma at NQF level 6 in Purchasing & Supply Management or equivalent
• A minimum of 6 years relevant work experience at a middle management level with exposure to various aspects of the relevant procurement categories
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Advantageous:

• Experience and knowledge of the Law of Contract and Sale, and Contract Management would be advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of Procurement strategies and tactics
• Consultancy and special projects.
• Management of key commodities
• Contract and vendor administration.

Closing date:
10 May 2023

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On appointment, the Dean of the Faculty of Science is expected to:

• Lead the development of a shared faculty vision and medium-term strategy;
• Deliver excellence in academic administration through proactive management and innovation;
• Enhance the Faculty’s globally-recognized expertise in teaching and research and social responsiveness;
• Promote collaboration within, between and across scholarly disciplines;
• Attract top academics and students with exceptional potential from South Africa, the rest of Afrika and the broader global community;
• Improve student experiences and conditions for throughput in the context of a transforming University;
• Inspire, retain and support staff;
• Intensify our global interface with other universities and research centres by leveraging our participation in international and African partnerships;
• Safeguard the financial, reputational and environmental sustainability of the Faculty;
• Actively represent the Science Faculty as a member of the senior leadership team of the University.

We are seeking candidates whdemonstrate the following:

• An excellent track record of efficient academic administration for at least 5 years, including a substantive appointment as a Science Faculty Dean, Deputy Dean, Head of Department or equivalent position;
• An in-depth understanding of the university governance, rules and regulations;
• Leadership, integrity and the ability tinspire and innovate;
• A clearly articulated strategic vision for the Faculty of Science;
• Experience in developing international research partnerships;
• A track record of sustainable financial management;
• An understanding of the social, political and economic environments in which South African universities operate;
• An active commitment tsocial responsiveness, transformation and inclusiveness;
• Fundraising experience and expertise;

An academic track record appropriate for appointment at professorial level within the Faculty ofScience including:

• An excellent track record of teaching undergraduate students and graduating Master’s and PhD students;
• A distinguished record of research and teaching in a scientific discipline represented within the Faculty.
• Remuneration will be appropriate tthe senior management level and includes sabbatical and staff tuition rate benefits. The initial term of appointment of a Dean is for five years and there is a maximum limit of one contract renewal, subject tperformance assessment. On conclusion of the term of office as dean, the appointee may be offered a permanent position in the appropriate academic department.

Closing date: 14 May 2023

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• The Associate Professor or Professor in Urban Studies will be affiliated with both institutions but will be based at the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town. They will undertake up to three visits per year to the University of Basel (Switzerland) to teach on the Masters in Critical Urbanisms and offer related support to wider research and teaching endeavors at the University of Basel. The Associate Professor or Professor is also expected to be the pedagogical lead for Critical Urbanisms students who undertake the semester study abroad track at the ACC and to teach on other Masters programmes at the ACC, such as the Masters in Southern Urbanism.
• The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of scholars at the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town and Urban Studies at the University of Basel. We are seeking to appoint a world class scholar whose research interests will complement – and extend – the interests of existing members of staff. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in urban scholarship and teaching experience appropriate to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Requirements for the position:
For both levels:

• a PhD degree in urban studies or closely allied field
• evidence of a strong recent publication record of peer reviewed research scholarship
• evidence of strong recent academic teaching and postgraduate supervision
• evidence of strong recent involvement in an academic and/or applied research environment, shown in recognised achievements.

For appointment at Associate Professor level:

• an excellent reputation and leadership in the field, as demonstrated by publications in accredited journals,
• post graduate supervision and high-level professional involvement
• For appointment at Professor level:
• an outstanding reputation and leadership in the field, as demonstrated by publications in accredited journals,
• post-graduate supervision including PhD, high-level professional involvement, and international recognition

Closing date: 22 May 2023

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Requirements:

• Diploma in communication/marketing or relevant NQF 6 qualification.
• Extremely good written and verbal English skills.
• At least five years in media, corporate communications or marketing, preferably in a higher education environment.
• At least five years’ professional writing and editing/proofreading experience.
• At least two years’ experience in project management.
• One-year professional social media experience.
• Some experience in basic HTML coding, web publishing.
• The position may involve travel away from Cape Town for short periods of a few days, as well as attendance of events that occur outside of normal working hours.

Advantageous:

• Familiarity with online content management systems.
• Experience with document design, image and video editing software.

Responsibilities:
Are detailed more fully in the job description, but key performance areas include:

• Communications strategy and brand management.
• Electronic communication (web, social media, PowerPoint).
• Publications.
• Exhibitions.
• Video production, photography and on-line training development

Closing date: 21 April 2023

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Requirements:

• NQF level 6 qualification in Accounting or Management Accounting;
• At least three years’ work experience involving financial reporting, budget preparation, and financial administration;
• High degree of computer literacy, including MS Office and, in particular, advanced Excel skills;
• Excellent numeracy and accounting skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Proactive, able to take initiative and to find solutions to problem s;
• Highly organised and meticulous, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail;
• Time management skills and ability to balance multiple and competing demands;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to forge strong working relationships with stakeholders both within and outside the University;
• Ability to work independently and within a team; and
• High level of honesty and integrity to handle finances.

The following skills and experience are considered to be advantageous:

• Knowledge of SAP Fund reporting or any other ERP system; and
• Experience in a research unit within a university environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial administration relating to all the Unit’s activities (including invoicing and receipting income, procurement and purchasing, and processing disbursements)
• Preparation of budgets, and financial reporting to funders and coordination of external audits
• Preparation of financial reports for internal use
• Liaison with both external stakeholders (including funders) and internal UCT service departments (e.g. Commerce Finance, Research Contracts and Intellectual Property Services, Human Resources, etc.)
• Administration related to all incoming and outgoing contracts
• General office administration

Closing date: 23 April 2023

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Requirements:

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in General nursing (NQF 7 Qualification)
• Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• 1 year post qualification experience in a hospital or clinic (nursing care)
• At least 2 years of clinical research experience
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, vital signs assessments and performing ECG
• Current GCP certification
• Basic computer skills including word processing and emailing
• Excellent time management
• Valid driver’s licence with 1 year driving experience
• Verbal and written fluency in isiXhosa or Afrikaans
• Current Work Permit for South Africa (if non-South African)

Advantageous:

• Experience in TB/HIV research
• Clinical trials experience

Responsibilities:

• Participant recruitment and retention according to the protocols and GCP standards
• Clinical procedures such as vital signs and phlebotomy and collection of any other required samples With training, perform spirometry
• Assist with collection of research data, quality checks and capturing according to the SOPs and GCP
• Assist with creating and maintaining SOPs
• Communicate with laboratory, pharmacy and PET/CT centers
• Assist with clinic stock control and maintenance of clinic equipment
• Driving duties pertaining to samples, study drugs and participants

Closing date: 23 April 2023

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Requirements for the job:

• A degree (NQF7) in Internal Auditing or Accounting or Finance-Related field (e.g., B. Com/Btech)
• At least 4 years (operations and IT Auditing) experience in an Internal Audit department or environment
• Ability to do both IT audits and operational audits
• Advanced level of proficiency in the use of MS Office (word, excel etc.)
• Demonstrable planning, organising, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective time and project management
• Experience in facilitation/presentation
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain a high-performance standard in varying environments with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Highly ethical and confidential working approach

Demonstrable knowledge of:

• International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• COSO principles (all standards and principles)
• COBIT principles
• GTAG (Global Technology Audit Guides)
• Accounting and auditing principles
• King 4 code

Advantageous:

• Professional audit related designations/ certifications e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CA(SA)
• Being a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
• Demonstrable knowledge of audit software TeamMate, SAP, PeopleSoft
• Demonstrable knowledge of PowerBI, CAATs or similar analytic tools

Responsibilities:

• Audit planning and preparation - conducting preliminary surveys as per IA methodology, compile system descriptions, walkthroughs, risk assessments and evaluations relating to the University’s governance, operations and information systems; performing control adequacy assessments, developing scope and engagement objectives, compiling engagement
• letters, compiling engagement letters etc.
• Conduct financial, compliance, systems, operational and IT Audits including related follow-up audits. Draft audit programmes, conduct sampling, execute all audit procedures as per the engagement audit program, run CAATS to identify discrepancies through use of basic scripting techniques.
• Develop and document quality working papers, record relevant information to support conclusions and engagement results in compliance with IA methodology & IIA standards.
• Reporting, record keeping and monitoring - Draft audit findings and produce an internal audit report discussed with management that is representative of the audit execution conducted, conclusions reached is clear, concise and contains all the elements of the finding, make recommendations that are well thought, logical, practical, ensuring management action plans align to observations and root cause(s), conduct follow-up audits.
• Effective communication, stakeholder relations and efficient time management in adhering to deadlines.
• Contributing positively to the team culture and values and capacitating the team in specialised areas of expertise.
• Supervise selected audit assignments as and when required.
• Be an ambassador for good governance and internal audit practices, providing input into methodology maintenance/ development and departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with external consultants on engagements, conduct and/or assist in fraud/whistleblowing investigations requiring strict confidentiality and ethical adherence to sensitive personnel situations.

Closing date: 30 April 2023

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Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• SANC registration as a Professiona/Resgistered Nurse
• 5-10 years-experience in Pediatrics and Adolescents
• Previous experience working with HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) paediatric patients
• Phlebotomy skills in children
• Computer literacy

The following will be advantageous:

• Experience with obtaining induced sputum in children
• Phlebotomy experience with newborns
• Demonstrable leadership ability
• Counselling skills
• Experience in a research setting
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate
• Proficiency with REDCap
• Fluency in English and one other official language

Responsibilities include:

• Performing clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, TB skin tests, mouth & nasal swabs, nasopharyngeal aspirates, and induced sputum etc.
• Performing screening for studies in hospital wards of possible TB participants
• Performing quality control of case report forms (CRFs)
• Management of lab results and referrals
• Liaise with laboratory staff regarding samples taken and sample tracking
• Maintain inventory of study consumables for clinical care and investigations [to prevent stock outs]
• Prepare weekly and monthly statistics for study reports

Closing date: 30 April 2023

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Requirements for the job:

• A relevant tertiary NQF 7 qualification (Diploma or Degree)
• At least 3 years strong project/programme management experience
• Experience of at least 2 years managing people and processes (10+ staff members)
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Zoom, MS Teams)
• A strong understanding of Learning Management Systems (e.g. Moodle)
• Proficiency in various Student Evaluation systems (Monitoring, evaluation and feedback skills)
• Presentation skills
• Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage diverse projects simultaneously
• Programme Coordination skills
• Efficient time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable networking and people skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and an ability to respond quickly to changing situations
• The ability to work across different business disciplines and establish credibility with senior executives, faculty, and participants
• Financial and budgetary experience
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities
• Driver license with own vehicle
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, early mornings / late nights. Availability to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Management of programme delivery team
• Programme Management
• Relationship Management
• Operations Management
• Management of Marketing initiatives
• Financial management

Closing date : 30 April 2023

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Requirements for the job:

• National Diploma and in Biomedical Technology or a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences (BHSc) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Health Sciences.
• Registration with the HPCSA, except for holders of a BSc in Health Sciences.
• Fluency in English.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Computer Literacy skills.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a Human Biomedical Laboratory (BSL2) or Clinical Research Laboratory setting.
• BSL2 Laboratory Health and Safety practices.
• Ability to use a micropipette and light microscope.
• A valid code 8 driver’s license and ability to drive.

The following will be advantageous:

• Afrikaans and/or IsiXhosa.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice and ISO standards.
• Knowledge of blood processing procedures for immunological end point assays e.g., PBMC processing, Flow Cytometry as indicated in the Job description.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems and IATA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Duties will include receipt and processing of human specimens, cryopreservation and storage, shipment of specimens and specialized immunology assays and procedures.
• To perform laboratory procedures and quality control in accordance with standard operating procedures under the supervision of the laboratory manager and academic team leader in support of scientific goals of clinical research.
• General facility maintenance and housekeeping duties, laboratory study supervision, on-call duties, environmental and equipment monitoring and good clinical laboratory practice.

Closing date: 01 May 2023

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Key requirements

• An appropriate NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualification, preferably in digital media strategy, corporate/digital governance, information systems, Library and Information Science
• At least five years’ relevant or related experience
• Good writing and proofreading knowledge
• Excellent planning, scheduling and project management skills
• Knowledge of the following would be advantageous
• Web governance/digital governance frameworks
• Change management
• Community engagement
• Broad but shallow knowledge of IT systems and communication/digital strategy

Responsibilities

• Servicing the Web Governance Working Group
• Liasing between the Group and the vendor
• Liaising with UCT stakeholders and subject matter experts, and between them and the Group/vendor
• Collating information provided by stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Writing/editing/proofreading web governance documentation (policies, standards, guidelines, etc.)
• Documenting UCT’s social media presence and UCT websites hosted externally to the university

Closing date: 02 May 2023

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• The Director will be expected to work closely with the Dean and Senior Management of CHED as well as senior management of the university to ensure that the goals and purpose of the service are aligned to and support the university’s institutional priorities. The incumbent will need to demonstrate this connection to the work of CHED in academic development and student support through practices and programmes, and ensure careers service visibility, branding, social media coverage and marketing, and have acumen for business development within the careers service industry, its stakeholder network and eco-system. The Director will champion the employment, employability, and entrepreneurship agenda to ensure that UCT students, graduates and alumni develop the graduate attributes and experiences to maximize their own potential and their contribution to the local and global community in which they will work.

Requirements:

• Post-graduate qualification at NQF 8 level in social science or business-related degree
• At least 10-years’ work experience in senior leadership and management, 5-years of which must be in the higher education (HE) environment and/or careers or business management.
• Experience and evidence of shaping, implementing and interpretating a vision for the career service agenda in the faculty, at UCT and nationally.
• Use of information management systems and data analytics to inform strategic direction and interventions.
• Evidence of strategic and collegial partnerships, collaborations with faculty, students, alumni, employers, and stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to motivate a team of diverse professional staff, manage performance and successfully lead a team through a programme of change in a complex academic environment with a high tolerance for intellectual challenge and debate.
• Proven ability to generate revenue, ensure business development and have financial management experience.
• Provide leadership and management experience, good management skills and the ability to develop and maintain good human relations
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to support, lobby, and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to mediate conflict.

Advantageous

• Masters’ qualification at NQF 9 level in social science or business-related degree

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic organizational leadership and development capabilities.
• Contribute to leadership and management of the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED)
• Understanding of the complex processes in the implementation of careers service in the curriculum
• Develop new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for students and alumni and maintain strategic programme partnerships.
• Participate in professional development activities to ensure professional growth and knowledge needed to provide effective programme development.
• Fundraising and stewardship of donors
• Stakeholder relations and communication
• Professional advisory role and engagement in professional associations and community activities to promote the objectives of the Careers Service department.
• Responsible for fiscal planning and management for career services, including all operations and staffing matters.

Closing date: 02 May 2023

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Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications: NQF 4, Matric (office administration qualifications preferable)
• Minimum experience: 2 years administrative experience (experience with the UCT systems and procedures preferable)

Skills:

• Excellent time management, attention to detail, administrative, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, resourcefulness within the scope of KPA

Knowledge:

• Computer knowledge

Responsibilities:

• Effective administration support service of Head of Department’s office, enrolment and reception area/foyer area, resource management, finance and procurement in a manner that supports and contributes to a responsive and efficient service.
• Provision of the general administrative functions required for the office/Educare to function optimally.

Closing date: 05 May 2023

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• The main purpose of the Consortium Manager Position is to lead the CMU, under the direction of the PALM-TREEs project PIs. The incumbent will need to develop and maintain excellent, efficient, robust, viable and friendly management, finance, staffing, information, and administrative system with the project members, post-docs, administrative and finance staff, and institutional contacts with the funding agencies. The role includes all aspects of senior level consortium management, including oversight of research activities with the PIs, financial reporting with financial officers, monitoring and evaluation with the PIs and drafting reports for funders, ensuring project deliverables and activities from all project partners are on track, organizational and human resources management and information management.
• The position is based in EGS at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and is a 3.5-year fixed-term contract.

Requirements for the job:

• A Masters degree in a field relevant to physical or human geography / environmental science or management / atmospheric science / oceanography / climate science / climate change vulnerability, impacts and adaptation / developmental or social science field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the research or science administration field, with sound numerical skills and including appropriate accounting/finance experience, demonstrating a broad knowledge, and understanding of financial and management accounting principles, with proven analytical and interpretive abilities.
• Project Management skills.
• Proven staff management abilities.
• Interpersonal, organizational, team working and communication skills: Must be a team player and have the ability to interact successfully with internal and external clients at all levels; excellent organization skills and the ability to establish priorities; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to exercise judgment and work with minimal supervision; excellent client service.
• Fundamental skills: Report writing; Ability to read and synthesize research papers and report; Computer
• Literacy in MS Office suite and e-mail; proficiency in MS Excel experience essential.
• Willingness and flexibility to frequently travel in and out Africa.

Advantageous experience:

• Experience working in transdisciplinary teams or knowledge of co-production.
• Working in cross-cultural contexts in Africa.
• Previous experience in climate change research project management
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Familiarity with MS-Project or equivalent package.
• Familiarity with a tertiary education environment.
• Project management skills applied in a research environment.
• Experience working with international/national funding bodies

Closing date: 10 May 2023

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• The successful candidate will be involved in original empirical research, data analysis, report writing, and publishing.

Requirements for the position:

• A PhD degree in Economics;
• At least two years’ post-doctoral work experience;
• Demonstrated interest in at least one of the following fields: labour markets, development economics, poverty, inequality, and/or social policy, human capital/education;
• Strong analytical skills relating to quantitative and/or qualitative data;
• Good working knowledge of STATA or similar statistical package; and
• Willingness to work both individually and as part of a team.

The following will be advantageous:

• Ability to communicate academic research to varying audiences

Responsibilities include:

• Original empirical research including data analysis and report writing
• Research dissemination in the form of presentations and policy briefs
• Presenting research to a wide range of stakeholders at conferences, workshops, meetings etc.
• Proposal writing

Closing date: 23 April 2023

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Requirements for the position:

• A PhD specializing in Artificial Intelligence or a related area.
• A research track record including a demonstrated ability for independent research and publications in high-quality conference proceedings and/or journals.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a postdoctoral research fellow in Artificial Intelligence or a related area. Candidates without two years of postdoctoral experience, but meeting the other two requirements, may be considered.

Advantageous:

• Research experience in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning.
• Research experience in Adaptive and Cognitive systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake and participate in AIRU research projects in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Adaptive and Cognitive
• Systems and Human-Centred AI under the guidance of Prof Tommie Meyer and A/Prof Deshen Moodley.
• Conduct independent research; prepare and communicate peer-reviewed conference and journal papers; and supervise and mentor postgraduate students in the AIRU.
• Research administration, such as writing funding proposals, and research project coordination and management.

Closing date: 30 April 2023