The University of the Western Cape is a public research university in Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa. The university was established in 1959 by the South African apartheid government as a university for Coloured people only.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the above-mentioned areas of need, and provide leadership and innovation in learning and teaching.
- Leverage their research standing to enhance the profile of the department in relevant academic networks.
- Supervise postgraduate students in the above-mentioned areas of need and mentor students.
- Demonstrated involvement in programme coordination or departmental administration.
- Representation on Faculty and/or institutional committee.
- Evidence of meaningful, sustained involvement in community engagement initiatives, such as leading or co-leading service-learning, public sector partnerships, or policy-relevant projects. Clear integration of community engagement with academic expertise.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics, or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Evidence of curriculum design or significant teaching innovation including the planning and delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate modules. Use of inclusive pedagogical practices informed by student and peer feedback.
- Minimum of 4 accredited discipline-recognised research outputs, including creative or practice-based work where applicable.
- Supervision to completion of at least 2 (two) Master’s or 6 (six) Honours students as main supervisor, or supervision equivalencies as determined by faculties.
- Knowledge of developments in contemporary communication and media and ability to use relevant online learning management systems.
- Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages (this includes Afrikaans).
Recommendations/Added advantages:
- NRF (National Research Foundation) rating.
- National and/or international standing and appropriate in research, teaching, supervision, mentoring early career academics and community engagement.
- Ability to attract or source national or international grant funding.
- Demonstrated active and sustained engagement in academic or professional communities beyond the institution. Involvement should include membership and meaningful participation in scholarly or professional associations, regular contribution to editorial processes, peer review, or leadership in discipline-based networks or working groups.
- Developing leadership roles, such as convening panels, organising academic events, or coordinating scholarly collaborations.
Closing Date
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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
- The Department of Social Service Professions, seated in the Community and Health Sciences Faculty, is committed to excellence in education, practice and research. Currently, the department offers degree programmes for two Social Service Professions (Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978 as amended in 1998), namely the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Bachelor of Community Development (BCD).
- Both professions are practice-based and academic disciplines requiring interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and work (International Federation of Social Work & International Association of Schools of Social Work, 2014). As such the BSW and BCD programmes work closely together.
- The department has a vacant lecturer position in the BSW degree programme. The social work profession values indigenous theories and knowledge, and is therefore context-specific – embracing a bottom-up approach. The mandate of social work is to engage individuals, groups and communities in their natural environment, including those systems, legislation and policies that impact wellbeing.
- An important feature of the profession is that value is placed on working with rather for people through empowerment to increase hope, self-esteem, and the ability to challenge and address oppression and structural sources of injustices. The work within the department is guided by principles of respect for the inherent worth and dignity of human beings, doing no harm, respect for diversity and upholding human rights and social justice.
- The successful candidate will be expected to join the programme on 1 January 2027.
The successful candidate will have the following key performance areas and responsibilities:
- Facilitate excellent learning and teaching through lecturing a combination of lectures, seminar courses and workshops, and following a student-centred approach to learning and teaching
- Facilitate and coordinate fieldwork
- Supervise postgraduate students.
- Portray a commitment to high-quality research.
- Engage in academic administration and leadership (i.e., module and programme specific administration and representation of the Department on committees).
- Engage in the scholarship of social work and contribute to social work practice through publications, presentations, research and community engagement activities.
Minimum Requirements
- A Master’s degree in social work (MSW), with active enrolment in a PhD programme
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate level
- Experience in research supervision on the fourth year-level (Honours)
- A minimum of 1 peer-reviewed or accredited publication
- Evidence of ongoing research
- Five years’ experience in the practice of social work
- Proof of registration at the South African Council for Social Service Professions
- Experience in academic administration
- Evidence of early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks
Added advantages
- Experience in fieldwork placements and/or supervision
- Experience in modern e-learning technologies
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, online platforms: Google Meet, Teams, Zoom, etc.)
Required Competencies:
- Client / student service and support
- Building interpersonal relationships
- Teamwork / collaboration
- Conceptual and analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
- Planning and organising / work management
- University awareness
Closing Date
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Responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervising Honours research projects.
- Developing a research and publications profile.
- Integrating the effective use of existing and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
- Contributing to departmental academic administration.
- Contributing to departmental and institutional community engagement efforts.
Minimum Requirements
- A MA degree in Geography, with active enrolment in a PhD with a critical Human Geography focus.
- At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience at undergraduate and/or post graduate level.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and assess at least one full course or module (i.e., contribution to curriculum development, design of learning materials, or adaptation of content to meet student needs).
- A minimum of one accredited publication is required, including a journal article, book chapter or conference proceeding.
- Demonstration of research competence and a clear potential to contribute knowledge (i.e., participation in research projects, co-authorships, and/or academic presentations).
- Involvement in at least one community engagement activity relevant to the discipline (i.e., NGO/CBO relationships, service-learning initiatives, and/or public outreach).
- Demonstrated involvement in the academic life of your previous department (i.e., course coordination, committee work, student support, institutional development, and/or administrative duties).
- Demonstrated early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks beyond your immediate institutional context (i.e., scholarly associations, journal editorial work, and/or discipline-based networks).
Added advantage would be:
- A completed PhD.
- Postgraduate supervision experience at the Honours or Master’s level.
- Expertise in the critical philosophy and theory of geography.
- A research program that is committed to social justice, and combines theoretical work with deep community partnerships.
- Demonstrate the ability to connect critical geographical theory with empirically grounded, interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary issues, with experience of collaboration across academic, governmental, and community contexts.
- Demonstrated research and activism experience, with some evidence of writing in blogs, policy briefs, newspapers, or academic journals.
Supporting Documents in addition to standard documents as below in application process:
- Cover letter that explains your research interests, community engagements, theoretical approach to geography, and teaching or tutoring experience.
- A sample of your writing (1000 words) from a policy brief, newspaper article, website publication, academic journal or seminar paper.
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
Closing date: 29 October 2026
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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
- The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
- The University of the Western Cape seeks to appoint a General Assistant Asset mover to form part of the Assets Department, reporting to the Manager: Postal , Assets, Insurance and Transport.
The Job Role includes:
- Moving furniture / goods on and off campus
- Packing & arranging as per function’s requirements e.g. graduations, exam venues
- Moving assets inter-department and to and from the Assets storeroom
- Checking the store room for stock keeping
- Reporting to leadership any hazardous / defective matters
- On-loading and off-loading of assets onto and from vehicle
- Complete daily vehicle check sheet
- Reporting on defects, incidents/accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes
- Keeping vehicles neat and tidy
- Assisting with functions in the Main Hall
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (National Senior certificate)
- Valid code 10 driver’s license
- Valid PrDP
- At least two years' driving experience
- 2 years relevant experience
Skills and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically fit to move assets and equipment
Closing Date
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Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee’s duties will include, but not be limited, to the administration and execution of the following tasks:
- Academic Administration
- Marks Administrations
- Enquiry Management
- Committee Administration
- Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment
- Meeting and General Office Administration
- HR Administration
- Financial Administration
Minimum Requirements
We seek an Administrative Officer equipped with the following qualifications and attributes:
- Grade 12
- A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience
The following would be advantageous:
- An accredited post-matric qualification
- Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment is preferred
- Knowledge of university administrative systems
- Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint
Key Competencies required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
- Planning and organizing skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Intermediate to expert user of computer office applications
- Good writing and minute-taking skills
- High level of stress tolerance
- A full job description is available on request.
Closing date: 9 October 2026
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The successful candidate for Lecturer in Auditing will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Auditing
- Conduct research and publish
- Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
- Provide academic leadership and administration
- Undertake curriculum development and assessment
- Participate in community engagement and discipline-specific outreach
Minimum Requirements
- Registered Chartered Accountant (SA)
- A minimum of one year of relevant teaching or academic trainee experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and/or in a professional CA training environment
- Active involvement in at least one community engagement activity relevant to the discipline
- Involvement in institutional service activities, such as course coordination, committee work, curriculum planning, events planning or student support initiatives
- Demonstrated early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks reflecting academic citizenship
Added Advantages:
- A relevant Master’s degree
- At least one accredited publication
Key Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Student focused approach
- 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.
Closing Date
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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
- We are seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join our dynamic Student Credit Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient collection of student fees and the effective management of student debt, ensuring full compliance with university policies, statutory obligations, and payment arrangements.
- The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in the higher education debt collection environment, is confident driving high-volume telephonic collections, and is comfortable working across debt management, debit order, and payroll-deduction systems. Reporting to the Specialist Student Debtors.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Debt Collection:
- Engage with students, parents, sponsors, and walk-in clients via telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions to collect outstanding fees.
- Conduct high-volume outgoing telephone calls to conclude settlements and payment plans, and to follow up on defaulted payment arrangements.
- Use the Excalibur Debt Management System to view data, capture payment arrangements, and record follow-up actions.
Account Management & Reconciliation:
- Reconcile student accounts and facilitate financial clearance during registration periods.
- Capture and process RealPay Debi Check payment mandates, debit order documentation, and Persal salary deduction arrangements to maintain accurate records.
Payment Defaults & Settlement Arrangements:
- Monitor payment defaults and follow up promptly and consistently to resolve outstanding debts.
- Negotiate and process settlement arrangements and payment plans in line with standard operating procedures.
Reporting & Liaison:
- Prepare regular reports on collection performance.
- Liaise with internal departments (staff, faculties, Student Representative Council) and external contacts (sponsors, parents, potential students, vendors) to ensure seamless debt management.
System and Process Enhancements:
- Support new system initiatives (e.g., Google Suite applications, Excalibur system upgrades) to minimise paperwork and streamline the collection process.
Minimum Requirements
- A relevant National Diploma or equivalent qualification at NQF 6.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in consumer credit control and debt collection.
Key Competencies & Skills:
- Demonstrated experience using the Excalibur Debt Management System, or similar debt management tools.
- Demonstrated experience with RealPay Debi Check payment processing, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience processing Persal salary deductions, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience conducting high-volume outgoing telephone calls to conclude settlements and payment plans, and following up on defaulted payment arrangements.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and telephone skills, with a demonstrated ability to sustain high call volumes.
- High attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Proficiency in using modern financial and student debt management systems.
- Sound critical thinking, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong query management and resolution ability.
- Higher education experience will be an advantage.
Closing Date
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Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
- The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in cultural and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
- We seek to appoint an experienced Driver to form part of the Transport Department, reporting to the Manager: Postal, Assets, Insurance and Transport.
Job functions include:
- Collection and delivery of documents and staff/students/visitors of the University.
- Vehicle inspection to be carried out before operating a University vehicle, for oneself and or other authorised
- drivers of the University, which includes the recording of damage (if any) on vehicle and checking of vehicle tools.
- Check that interior instruments are in working order, e.g. lights, indicators, tyre thread etc.
- A vehicle inspection must be conducted when the vehicle booked out and returned to the transport department.
- Report any irregularities relating to vehicle inspection (collection vs return) immediately to the supervisor.
- Refueling of the University vehicles where required.
- To ensure that vehicles are kept in good condition at all times.
- Book the trip details of the vehicle on the electronic booking system.
- Confirm a valid driver’s license present when an employee collects a University vehicle.
- Any other task delegated by the line manager.
Minimum Requirements
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- At least 2 years in a similar position with relevant experience
- Valid code 10 driver's license (older than 2 years)
- Valid PrDP
Skills :
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Closing Date
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