Job Openings at University of Cape Town

Requirements of the job at Lecturer level:

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or a relevant area at the time of appointment. Exceptional candidates with an MSc degree will be considered.

Additional requirements of the job at Senior Lecturer level:

• A PhD in Computer Science or a relevant area at the time of appointment.
• Significant teaching experience at university level.
• A track record of research publications and postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of active contribution to academic administration.

Responsibilities:

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

Closing Date 

13 Mar 2026

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Requirements:

• A PhD in biochemistry/molecular biology
• A sustained track record of recognised research published in international journals
• A track record of oral presentations at international conferences
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding from national and/or international grant agencies
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching biochemistry
• Extensive experience in curriculum development in biochemistry
• A track record of successful supervision of graduated MSc and PhD students
• Experience in academic leadership, administration and management

At Professor level:

• Evidence of international recognition of research
• Extensive track record of successful supervision of graduated MSc and PhD students
• Established network of international collaboration
• Sustained leadership experience at Faculty/University level

Responsibilities:

• Design and teach biochemistry content in the MCB undergraduate and Honours courses
• Oversight and development of the curriculum for the major in biochemistry
• Supervise Honours, Masters and Doctoral students
• Establish and maintain a productive research group and attract research funding
• Establish collegiate collaborations with departmental and/or faculty research groups
• Provide academic leadership in the department and Faculty/University

Closing Date 

16 Mar 2026

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The successful candidate will work closely with software developers and Knowledge Translation teams to:

• Translate clinical recommendations into structured, system-ready formats
• Clarify clinical logic and workflow requirements
• Review digital outputs for accuracy and usability
• Support modularisation of clinical knowledge assets
• The position provides clinical oversight and structured knowledge input into digital initiatives

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent).
• Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Required Skills:

• Strong evidence appraisal and synthesis skills
• Experience working with clinical guidelines or decision-support tools
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers and multidisciplinary teams
• High attention to detail
• Strong systems-thinking and digital innovation mindset.
• An interest in using code to optimise workflows and open to training in this space.

Experience:
Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-internship clinical experience.
• Experience working in primary care, district hospital, or similar clinical setting
• Familiarity with the use of clinical guidelines in practice

Advantageous:

• Experience reviewing or summarising medical literature
• Involvement in guideline updates, protocol development, or quality improvement initiatives
• Exposure to digital health tools or structured clinical systems

Closing Date 13 March 2026

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Requirements for the job:

• PhD in immunology, computational biology, statistics or related field
• 2 years of postdoctoral experience
• Experience in clinical/vaccine trial immunology 
• Expertise in analysis of high-dimensional immunology datasets and experience in scripting/programming languages (R or Python) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation skills and fluency in English 

The following will be advantageous:

• Experience in single-cell sequencing; flow cytometry
• Knowledge and experience in high performance computing clusters; cloud computing; version controlling (i.e. Git)
• Knowledge of statistical methods relevant to biomedical sciences
• Scientific and technical writing

Responsibilities:

• Design, execution, quality assurance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of molecular or cellular datasets of human immune responses in clinical trials of novel TB vaccines or of immune responses in peripheral blood as well as human tissues (e.g. lung and lymph nodes).
• Develop, implement and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines, computational workflows, and data-management systems.
• Perform data QC and ensure best practices for coding, version control, data sharing and documentation.
• Provide bioinformatics and biostatistical support, advice and solutions to SATVI colleagues.

Closing date:               

19 March 2026

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Responsibilities include:

• Threat and Vulnerability Analysis – Identifying potential security risks and weaknesses.
• Incident Detection and Response – Investigating security alerts, documenting incidents, and taking action against cyber threats.
• Security Infrastructure Management – Configuring and deploying security tools to protect an organization’s network.
• Disaster Recovery Planning – Preparing strategies to mitigate damage from cyberattacks.
• Threat Hunting – Proactively searching for hidden threats that may have bypassed traditional security measures.

Qualification and experience required:

• Relevant qualification at NQF level 7 in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Information Systems
• 7 years’ experience in enterprise ICT applications and infrastructure of which 3 years must be relevant current hands-on technical experience in cyber security
• Threat Detection & Analysis – experience in and understanding of cyber threats, malware, and attack vectors.
• Incident Response – expert level experience in investigating security breaches and mitigating risks.
• Network Security – experience in and knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, network flow interpretation and monitoring.
• Log Analysis – experience and ability to analyze logs for anomalies and security incidents.
• SIEM Tools – experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms like Splunk, QRadar or preferably SIEMonster.
• Programming & Scripting – Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• Working understanding of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST) and digital forensic methodologies and possible shortcomings they may have. Working understanding of applicable legislation (security and privacy)

Soft Skills Required

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Experience in and ability to provide status updates to executives and stakeholders in non-technical terms encompassing
• risk, impact, containment, remediation, etc.
• Ability to work within a team and across different departments
• An autonomous / self-managed work style
• Ability to prioritize and manage work under pressure
• Ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues
• A strong customer service ethic

Advantageous Skills

• Current Industry-recognized certifications e.g., Security+, CEH, CISA, CISSP, OSCP
• Experience in Higher Education is advantageous 

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Requirements:

• Honours degree in a discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems with 4-5 years’ experience in software engineering or
• Masters degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology or engineering with 3 years’ experience in software engineering
• Expertise in Python, with experience in the Django Framework
• Proficiency in at least one other programming language such as C#, NodeJS, Java or PHP
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs
• Experience in CI/CD
• Proficiency in working with common structured data formats, including JSON and XML
• Experience in writing unit tests with good code coverage
• Experience with Linux shell and working within a Unix environment
• Experience with configuration management (e.g. Ansible, chef)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning with Git
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of organizational skills

Advantageous:

• Experience in/knowledge of biological data and tools
• Experienced with writing reusable workflows in Nextflow, Snakemake, Workflow Description Language (WDL), or Common Workflow Language (CWL)
• Experience in deploying virtual environments and applications on public cloud providers, such as OpenStack, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and building/deploying containerized applications
• An understanding of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Able to work well with individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds
• Federated analysis

Responsibilities:

• Gather use cases and specifications
• Assess TRE implementation frameworks
• Work with stakeholders, design, maintain and manage business-critical systems and infrastructure service components
• Develop/implement TRE infrastructure and services for specific use cases,
• Integrate data and tool registries, develop containerized workflows as required
• Implement and contribute to GA4GH standards and APIs for federated analysis
• Roll out federated TREs with central hub
• Create and maintain technical documentation for user support
• Provide highly specialized support for developed systems and infrastructure service components
• Work with existing TRE projects globally

Closing date:                          

25 March 2026

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Requirements for the position:

• A relevant NQF Level 8 qualification or equivalent, preferably in Information Management, Statistics, or Business/Systems Analysis.
• At least five years’ relevant experience in student administration and management information / institutional data reporting (that demonstrates familiarity with HEMIS-related requirements).
• At least three years’ staff management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in database and data structure maintenance, interpretation of large datasets, reporting, and policy analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL-based database tools.
• Strong computer literacy across multiple applications.
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Knowledge of the higher education sector, with detailed understanding of academic structures and processes.
• Sound knowledge of research methodologies and statistical techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of student administrative systems and student record structures.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and accurately in a pressured environment.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and planning skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate operations effectively and contribute both independently and as part of a team.

The following will be a strong advantage:

• A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9.
• 7 years relevant experience
• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Business Objects, or Valpac.
• Familiarity with UCT policies, procedures, and systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the maintenance, verification, and submission of HEMIS data for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Direct and manage the HEMIS student data audit and statutory reporting processes.
• Lead audit engagement (external) and develop all timelines for the audit process from initial engagement with external auditor to the final sign off meeting with audit firm and subsequent submission to DHET.
• Ensure compliance with DHET regulations, reporting standards, and submission deadlines.
• Maintain accurate student, staff, and institutional records in accordance with statutory frameworks.
• Develop and implement controls to strengthen data accuracy and integrity.
• Liaise with academic and administrative departments to ensure data completeness, accuracy and reliability.
• Produce reports and analyses to inform institutional planning and decision-making.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement changes to HEMIS procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Lead and manage academic administration staff in the preparation of statutory submissions.
• Provide training and capacity development to academic and administrative staff on data processes and HEMIS compliance.
• Oversee system enhancements to optimise financial subsidisation accuracy.
• Offer specialist support at a tactical level to internal stakeholders and, when requested, to external institutions.