Current Jobs at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Minimum Requirements

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

• A relevant PhD associated with Curriculum Studies: Teacher Education or a related field (like Mathematics Education, Language Education, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A strong research and academic publications record relevant to curriculum studies and/or teacher education 
• An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision 
• Experience in curriculum development and transformation 
• Experience in leading or participating in and securing research funding for large‐scale research projects 

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

• A relevant PhD associated with Curriculum Studies: Teacher Education or a related field (like Mathematics Education, Language Education, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A good research and academic publications record (comprising relevant peer reviewed accredited journal articles, books or book chapters in reputable publications) 
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision 
• Experience in curriculum development and transformation 
• Experience in Teaching practice and teacher development 

Recommendation for appointment at the level of Associate Professor (in addition to the above minimum requirements):

• An NRF rating is a strong recommendation
• Experience in Teaching Practice and teacher development

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Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will be expected to: Assume the role and responsibilities of an Administrator: Department which involves, and is not limited to, the following:

•  Academic Administration: Assist with applications and admissions process, registrations, examination and marks administration, check documentation, contact applicants, liaise with Faculty Office and internal stakeholders regarding selections, assist with postgraduate promotions processes etc.
• Enquiry Management: Respond to queries (verbal, written or telephonic) relating to programmes offered in the Department in consultation with the Head of Departmental
• Marks Administration: Capture all marks on the marks administration system (UG / PG: assignments, tutorials, tests, exams, SDAs etc)
• Committee Administration: Compile agenda items and meeting documentation as required by Faculty / Departmental and Institutional committees
• Financial Administration: Monitoring of departmental budgets, assist with collation of data for budgets, coordinate all purchasing /procurement for department in consultation with faculty office, obtain quotes etc.
• Meeting Administration: Arrange meetings as required, meeting administration including scheduling, collation of documentation, securing venues, arranging catering etc.
• Marketing and Recruitment: Assist with all marketing, recruitment and promotional drives for the department
• General Administration: Administrative support to the Departmental Chair, distribution of messages and mail to staff within the department, departmental minute taking, general student queries provide reports and information to HoD as required
• Assets Management: Equipment maintenance, monitor assets within the department
• Event administration: Assist with organisation of events, communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Human Resources Administration: Liaise with employees / candidates regarding documents for contracts, liaise with Faculty office regarding contract appointments, record keeping, work study management

Minimum Requirements

• Three year post matric qualification (NQF 7) with at least 2 years’ relevant Higher Education experience OR
• Matric plus 3-5years’ relevant Higher Education experience
• Working knowledge of a student enrolment management system / University systems (SASI, MAS etc).
• Proficient in MS Office

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

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate level in Public Administration or related field
• Academic administration
• Conduct research in Public Administration 
• Undertake Honours level supervision
• Participate in community engagement and outreach

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in the field of Public Administration 
• Tutoring and/or facilitation experience

Added Advantages:

• Registered for a PHD in Public Administration
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Public Administration 

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Student focused approach
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline

N.B. The position of Associate Lecturer is seen as a developmental one. The successful incumbent will be placed on a development plan to ensure upward growth within the academic ranks of the university.

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

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, and financial technology
• Conduct research and publish in risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, and financial technology
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision 
• Provide academic leadership and administration 
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment 
• Participate in community engagement and outreach 
• Other related duties assigned by the chair of the department  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements - Professor 

• PhD or equivalent in the field of finance or economics or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology
• A significant record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in one or more of the following fields of risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology
• A significant record of successful postgraduate supervision 
• Evidence of the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research 
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline 
• Experience in generating research grants  

Minimum Requirements - Associate Professor 

• PhD or equivalent in the field of finance or economics or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in on of the following fields of risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology 
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision 
• Evidence of the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research 
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline 

Key Competencies 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English  
• Presentation and facilitation skills 
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment 
• Student focused approach 
• Coaching and mentoring skills 
• 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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Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Setting budgets and allocating resources
• Managing actual expenditure within parameters
• Analysing and reporting financial data
• Providing support to business units
• Reporting to management and governance structure
• Facilitation of audits and compliance reporting on earmarked grants
• Advise management and governance structures on elements of Funding and Costing

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant B.Com Degree (Accounting) or an equivalent 
• At least 5 years’ experience within a financial environment
• Sound knowledge of the Higher Educational environment will be advantageous
• Professional knowledge of financial and management accounting
• Strong analytical (financial & non-financial) and mathematical ability
• Sound written and verbal communication skills 

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The successful incumbent will be responsible for: 

• Perform library clientele duties i.e. Circulation; Short loans; ILL etc.
• Basic catalogue & databases searches
• Provide support to research services i.e. RDM
• Perform virtual & in-person reference services
• Collection development and maintenance
• Assist and participate in Library marketing and other projects. 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience): 

• Grade 12 certificate at NQF Level 4 plus two years’ working experience in an academic library setting

OR

• A B. BLIS Degree or equivalent qualification

AND

• Experience working with cloud storage & sharing applications

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of library management system
• Sound understanding of library operations
• Exposure to open science activities i.e. RDM
• Knowledge of library systems - catalogue and databases
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Experience working with cloud storage & sharing applications
• Attention to detail
• Customer oriented