Job Openings at University of Cape Town

Requirements:

At Lecturer level:

• Clinical degree, either:
• MBChB and a masters degree in Anatomical Sciences/Human Anatomy OR relevant clinical anatomical experience (e.g. surgery, radiology, forensic pathology or related disciplines).

OR

• An alternate clinical qualification (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or related field) and a masters degree in Anatomical Sciences/Human Anatomy 
• Registered/Registrable with the HPCSA
• Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy in a dissection hall using formalin‑fixed cadaveric material.
• A minimum of one year of experience teaching human anatomy at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Commitment to completing a master’s degree in Anatomy (if not already held).
• A developing track record in research outputs.

At Senior Lecturer level:

• A PhD in Anatomical Sciences AND an appropriate clinical degree (e.g., MBChB, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or similar).
• Registered/Registrable with the HPCSA
• 5 years of experience in teaching human anatomy to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Active engagement in research with evidence of a publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals (eg. 10 peer-reviewed publications over the last 5 years)
• Ability to teach anatomy in a dissection hall using formalin fixed cadaveric remains
• Evidence of curriculum development and review
• Track record in the supervision of graduated students.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching

• Design and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions and assessments in human anatomy to Science, MBChB, Health and Rehabilitation Science (H&RS) undergraduate and/or BMedSc (Hons) students and other post-graduate students.
• Provide academic input into the Extended degree/ Augmented academic support Programme for MBChB and H&RS students.
• Design and deliver practical sessions using human cadavers and anatomical specimens in dissection halls.
• Supervise and co-supervise post-graduate students.
• Assist in curriculum development and review.

Research

• Conceptualise and execute research projects in research related to human anatomy or biological anthropology.
• Develop/expand research collaborations at a national level.
• Be a member of or lead a productive research group.
• Mentor post-graduate students.

Leadership, management and administration

• Perform leadership, management and administrative functions related to teaching and research responsibilities, including convening or co-convening courses, managing own funding for research.
• Additional leadership duties as required by the Head of Division.
• Administrative duties at Division and Departmental level.

Social responsiveness

• Participate in and initiate social responsiveness activities within the Institution.
• Actively contribute to the transformation imperatives of the University of Cape Town.

Closing date:   9 February 2026  

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Role Overview

• The Business Analyst will support operational, clinical, and strategic decision-making by transforming complex healthcare and operational data into clear, reliable, and actionable insights. The role focuses on data analysis, data quality, report writing, and the development of interactive Power BI dashboards for a diverse range of stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• A degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification, combined with significant relevant professional experience in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related field
• Power BI certification (e.g. Microsoft PL-300 or equivalent)
• Formal training or certification in SQL, data modelling, or data visualisation

Required Skills:

• Data & Analytics Tools
• Power BI (Power Query, DAX, data modelling, dashboard development)
• Advanced Excel (formulas, PivotTables, Power Pivot, Power Query)
• SQL for data extraction, validation, and analysis
• R or Python for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis (e.g. tidyverse, pandas)

Core Competencies

• Data analysis, cleaning, transformation, and structuring
• Strong report writing and insight generation skills
• Ability to translate business needs into clear analytical outputs and documentation
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience:

• Proven experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar analytics-focused role
• Demonstrated experience analysing complex datasets and producing actionable insights
• Experience delivering reporting solutions in multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience producing management, operational, and performance reports
• Experience working with structured data from relational databases
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments (highly desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality written analytical, operational, and management reports
• Clean, validate, and structure data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models
• Translate complex datasets into clear visual dashboards and structured written outputs
• Build and optimise data models and semantic layers for reporting and analytics
• Support automation of data refreshes and reporting processes
• Engage with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business and reporting requirements, translating priority decision needs into clear analytical specifications, data definitions, and reporting outputs
• Analyse healthcare and operational data to identify trends, risks, and performance insight
• Document business requirements, data definitions, reporting logic, and reporting standards
• Ensure reporting complies with healthcare data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot data quality and reporting issues and continuously improve reporting solutions

Closing Date 6 February 2026

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Requirements for the job:

• NQF 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or relevant field
• 5 years' relevant Health & Safety experience including in a laboratory environment
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership and managerial role.
• Proven project management experience.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially in MS-Office, including spreadsheets and database implementation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure independently and within a team.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including the ability to service high-level committees and meetings.

Advantages:

• Experience in Biosafety Management
• Experience in Environment Management
• Health Sciences Qualification will be advantageous
• Exposure within a Higher Education environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Health and Safety systems at different levels
• Hazardous substances Risk Management and Compliance
• Hazardous substance regulatory and safety management
• The incumbent will be required to work with students, academic staff, researchers, and scientific and technical staff.
• Education and training of health and safety representatives, students and staff in health and safety requirements.
• Liaison with stakeholders including service engineers, contractors, etc.
• Oversight of laboratory compliance at various biosafety levels.
• Any reasonable instruction as required by the line manager.

Closing date: 10 February 2026

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Requirements:

• A Masters in Public Policy or Economics or another similar social science including graduate level (Honours and up) courses in econometrics/ statistics, microeconomics or development economics
• A minimum of two years relevant work experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous quantitative research
• Strong skills in data cleaning and analysis or other programming including task automation using Stata and/or R and/or Python 3
• Experience managing complex research projects
• Demonstrated people management experience (including managing staff at multiple levels), ideally including managing a survey team in a developing country
• Experience in managing relationships with multiple stakeholders from different institutions or departments
• Experience writing and managing budgets Proven ability to handle multiple diverse assignments at one time, successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while conducting high-quality work
• Advanced writing and oral presentation skills in English, particularly the ability to communicate technical research considerations to policymakers in a non-technical manner
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suite
• Ability and willingness to learn new software/ programming technologies
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel regularly within South Africa, and occasionally overseas 

Advantageous

• Experience conducting field research in developing countries would be advantageous
• Familiarity with data collection software like SurveyCTO and/or Qualtrics

Responsibilities include:

• Project Management: managing J-PAL Africa’s evaluations
• Supervise several impact evaluations/research projects concurrently.
• Planning and feedback with principal investigators in a timely manner.
• Preparing budgets and financial reports for donors and project financial management
• Manage all the steps of the implementation of each impact evaluation: project management, sampling, intervention monitoring, data collection, data cleaning and analysis
• Hire, train and supervise the team working on each research project, including (Senior) Research
• Associates, and less directly, Interns, Project Associates and field enumerators as appropriate.
• Project Development: Working with prospective partners and academics to craft and fundraise for project ideas.
• Relationship Management: Oversee communication and engagement with (potential) partner organizations and other stakeholders and funders
• Support as a trainer of capacity building activities of J-PAL Africa: workshops, seminars, Evaluating Social
• Programmes Executive Education courses, and staff training

Closing date: 18 February 2026

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Qualifications:

• PhD in health or human and social sciences, completed within the last five years
• 1-2 years’ research experience, preferably in a tertiary educational institution

Required Skills:

• A mature and responsible attitude towards work, with the ability to take ownership of projects.
• Able to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards on quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to work confidently within a strong, dynamic team.
• High emotional intelligence, ability to identify with the end users of the programmes.
• Innovative, quality-oriented, resilient, proactive, and adaptable
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and qualitative analysis software, digital communication and research tools
• Responsible and self-directed, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse levels, follow instructions independently, take ownership of projects, and resolve problems using sound decision making skills
• Strong writing skills
• Willingness to learn new research skills and methodologies

Experience:

• Experience conducting mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis)
• Experience with ethics submissions and preparing publications for peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in literature reviews and scoping research
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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director with strategic planning, project monitoring, and compliance.
• Adapt and update assessment tools to evaluate health systems and policy implementation.
• Support protocol development, ethical approvals, and compliance with data protection standards.
• Collect, collate, and analyse data, present findings at meetings and conferences.
• Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
• Facilitate networking, webinars, and capacity-building activities among partners.
• Assist with budgeting and grant applications.
• Maintain research documentation, SOPs, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate communication between research teams, project leads, and stakeholders.

Closing Date 13 February 2026