Job Opportunities at University of Cape Town

• The purpose of this position is to lead, consolidate and manage in the Department of Medicine/ Haematology within the context of South Africa, the African continent and internationally.
• This includes service provision, teaching, training and research and social responsiveness. The Head of Division must develop a strategic and operational plan for the division in consultation with the Head of Department, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Dean and Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) CEO.
• The essence of headship is to give academic and clinical leadership to the division, to be committed to its service platforms, scholarship, teaching, and standards, to develop its staff, and to maintain it as a well-functioning academic and clinical unit.
• The Head will represent the interests of the Department through participating in senior Faculty and Hospital structures and ensure implementation of all the relevant policies and procedures across the Department.
• The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health of the Western Cape Government invite applications for this highly challenging and exciting permanent post of Head: Haematology: Department of Medicine, within UCT’s world-leading Faculty, for appointment as soon as possible.

Closing date: 12 April 2026

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• The University of Cape Town has a strong international reputation in geological and geochemical research and teaching. The Department of Geological Sciences has historic strengths in analytical geochemistry, petrology and mineralogy.
• Current areas of research interest include the geochemistry, mineral chemistry and texture of rocks and diamonds from the Earth’s mantle, the petrology of igneous rocks from the continents and oceans, metamorphic petrology and crustal evolution and economic geology particularly applied to mineral deposits formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
• The department operates a large number of advanced analytical facilities (and supporting laboratories) including; an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer; an electron probe microanalyser; multiple quadrupole, single and multicollector plasma mass spectrometers suitable for elemental and radiogenic isotope analysis and geochronology; and extraction lines and gas source mass spectrometers for the analysis of stable isotope ratios of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and sulphur.
• The Department also has strong collaborative links with the Centre for Minerals Research and the Department of Chemical Engineering.
• Under the auspices of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) funded by the Department of Higher Education (DHET), the Department of Geological Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer for a full-time permanent position in the field of Critical Minerals and Sustainability.
• In this context, “critical minerals” pertains to minerals and elements (and the deposits from which they are sourced) essential for non-fossil-fuelbased energy systems, carbon dioxide sequestration and/or high-technology applications, with the goal of supporting the just transition to a sustainable economy based on renewable energy sources.

Closing date: 20 April 2026

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Requirements:

• General Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• SANC registration as a Professional/Registered Nurse
• 2+ years general nursing experience, post community service
• Previous experience working with HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) infected patients
• Advanced experience in phlebotomy
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge on GCP reflected in application
• Research Nurse experience and proficiency with Redcap in a research setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Performing clinical procedures such as phlebotomy
• Performing screening for studies in hospital wards and Research unit
• Assisting with pharmacokinetic study sampling
• Obtaining informed consent from participants
• Administering study medication and documentation of administration and adherence counselling as required
• Liaise with study pharmacist regarding study drug administration as needed.
• Capturing data directly on to electronic database and hard copies if required
• Completing and performing quality control of case report forms (CRFs)
• Liaise with research team regarding study protocols
• Sample collection, conducting ECG’s and Spirometry
• Daily quality assurance and maintenance of good infection control policies

Closing date: 02 April 2026

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Requirements for the job:

• Minimum BSc (Hons) in organic chemistry/medicinal chemistry or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years of industrial or academic hands-on lab experience in synthetic organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry
• At least 1 year experience in working in a disease-related project
• Up to date on laboratory technologies and strong bench experience in synthetic organic chemistry, incl. multi-step syntheses and multi-gram syntheses, and characterization (NMR, LC/MS etc) of organic compounds

Advantages:

• Demonstrated use of fundamental concepts of drug discovery, e.g. SAR analysis, DMPK etc will be advantageous.
• Ability to write effectively for patent and scientific publications will be advantageous.
• Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Independently troubleshoot synthesis issues, synthesize, and deliver bioactive compounds to reach the project goals.
• Periodically present results to supervisor and/or drug discovery team
• Provide basic data analysis and assistance in compound design
• Comply with standard operating procedures for laboratory safety, use of instruments, and data management

Closing date: 06 April 2026

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Requirements for the position:

• Post graduate degree at NQF level 8 in adult learning or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in course / instructional design, including proposal writing and responding to complex Tenders /RFP’s.
• Project Management Certification.
• Background in Executive Education and/or corporate organisational training development.
• Proven experience in successfully fostering relationships with private/public sector leading to new business
• Proven experience in successfully managing and implementing complex projects (relating to Learning and Development / Training / Education).
• Strong 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.
• Strong people skills, cross cultural sensitivity and an ability to respond quickly to changing situations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, proposal writing and project management skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills supported by an in-depth understanding of customer relationship management / key account management and deal closure skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with an ability to identify new business opportunities with a strong follow through to close business deals.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to travel locally, nationally and internationally and work evenings and weekends as required.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience in a corporate learning and development environment.
• Internationally well-travelled in a professional working capacity.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as an ambassador of the GSB to the broader corporate learning and development markets.
• Developing and implementing an integrated business development and sales strategy.
• Translate client needs into programme design based on sound theoretical concepts and instructional design principles.
• Gathering, interpreting and disseminating market intelligence that enables informed decision-making.
• Revenue growth and sustainability from new and existing channels / clients / market segments.
• Developing and persuasively delivering winning proposals and pitches.
• Expand the GSB footprint into Africa, bring it closer to its clients and stakeholders throughout the continent and beyond.
• In collaborating with colleagues in the BDU, Executive Education and the greater GSB and UCT academic communities to deliver project success.
• Preparation, monitoring and managing of the programme budgets / costings.

For this position we seek to attract a highly competent and experienced person to the Business Development Unit. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator, service-orientated and able to work independently to identify opportunities to develop mutually-beneficial relationships with all stakeholders.                                                               

Skills requirements:

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills supported by an in-depth understanding of customer relationship management.
• Highly motivated self-starter with an ability to identify new business opportunities with a strong follow through to close business deals.
• Proven ability to be creative, entrepreneurial & innovative in work role.
• Ability to work in a systematically, to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work across different business disciplines to establish credibility with senior executives, faculty and participants.
• Possess an understanding of challenges faced at executive levels of an organization as well as strong business acumen.
• Strong people skills, cross cultural sensitivity and an ability to respond quickly to changing situations.
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve the Business Development unit and GSB goals.

The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits, is between R812 303 - R955 647 p.a. commensurate with experience and skills-set (2026 salary range)

Closing date for applications:  9 April 2026

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Requirements:

• NQF 9 in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• 5 years’ relevant working experience ideally in a new product development environment or technology commercialisation environment.
• Formal training in project management or experience in managing large, multi-disciplinary and multi-party projects, in the new product development / innovation space.
• Ability to control project budgets and expenditure, use of financial systems and associated reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of bringing products to market, hurdles faced in different sectors, regulatory requirements, etc.

Advantageous

• Engineering background.
• Candidates who are Recognised Technology Transfer Professionals (RTTP).

Closing date: 10 April 2026

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• The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to appoint a full-time position on a three-year fixed-term contract. While the position is fixed-term, it is performance-based, with performance reviewed annually. The successful candidate is expected to commence duties as soon as possible.
• The incumbent must be an energetic, driven and self-starting individual. The incumbent will report directly to the Principal Investigator of the project and the Departmental Manager. As a successful candidate, you will support the development of an advanced testing device (a hydraulic fluid screener) for an external industrial client.

Requirements for the position:

• NQF level 7 (or equivalent for qualifications from outside of SA) with five years’ experience in Mechanical and/or Mechatronics Engineering; and
• Must have experience in thermofluid systems, hydraulic fluids and material failure; and
• Must have experience with product design and prototype fabrication; and
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning and organising skills.

Advantageous:

• A relevant NQF level 8 or higher (or equivalent for qualifications from outside SA).

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Identification and evaluation of advanced testing device parameters; and
• Conducting failure analysis and characterisation of parts; and
• Design and development of an advanced testing device; and
• Manufacturing, commissioning and validation of prototype design; and
• Engagement and reporting to relevant stakeholders and external clients of the project.

The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits, is R 661 967 and R 778 783.

Closing date: 10 April 2026

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Requirements:

• A matric certificate or an equivalent qualification (NQF4 level).
• A sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluency in English and at least one other official language.
• The ability to work well under pressure, both as part of a team and independently.
• Alertness and the ability to think quickly in an emergency.
• A strong sense of customer service.
• Electronic Point of Sale experience.

Advantageous:

• Three to five year’s work experience in the hospitality sector in food and beverages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To deliver friendly, efficient customer service to patrons and staff at the Baxter Theatre Centre at all times.
• Controlling and accounting for stock.
• To serve beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Processing orders and sales on the electronic point of sale system.
• Assisting, maintaining, and cleaning the bar equipment and service areas.
• Always adhering to the Liquor Act of the Western Cape.
• Reconciling day-end sales and cash transactions.
• Adhering to the standard code of conduct of the Baxter Theatre Bar.
• Assisting in parking
• The salary is R57.03 per hour

Closing date: 12 April 2026