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• The Department of Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Clinical Coordinator and Lecturer within the Department of Physiotherapy.

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

• Teaching of undergraduate physiotherapy modules as per the requirements of the Department. 
• Involvement in clinical supervision in their area of specialisation as well as general supervision.
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research. 
• Engaging in community outreach. 
• Participating in research programmes.
• Take responsibility for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.
• Developing industry and academic partnerships. 

Minimum Requirements

• Master's in Physiotherapy.
• Evidence of research output. 
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate level. 
• Experience in clinical supervision. 
• Registration with the Health Professional’s Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist (Independent Practice Category). 

Added advantages:

• Be registered for their PhD or have a PhD. 
• Have experience in postgraduate research supervision. 
• Be proficient in at least two South African languages.
• Have a valid Driver’s license. 

Deadline:20th October,2025

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• In the framework of a DAAD-funded project focused on Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems and Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science, the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa) is seeking to appoint a Research Chair at the level of Associate Professor/Professor, starting from 1 March 2026.The Chair is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).
• A key component of this project is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence at the University of the Western Cape, dedicated to sustainable and resilient agri-food systems, as well as applied agricultural and food and nutritional data science. The centre’s primary objective is to further develop the expertise of doctoral students, early-career researchers, and university lecturers through application-oriented and transdisciplinary research in agri-food systems and applied data science. It also aims to enhance teaching methodologies and mentorship programmes within these interdisciplinary fields. 
• The Centre is established within a German-African university consortium, co-led by the University of Hohenheim and the University of the Western Cape, with the University of Pretoria and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources as core partners and the University of Mpumalanga  as associate partner.
• Within the Centre, a Research Chair is created to advance the linkage between agri-food systems research and data science. The Research Chair will, together with the management team, lead and coordinate the activities of the Centre, and serve as a liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions (including the NRF-funded Research Chair on farming systems at the University of Mpumalanga). The duration of the contract position is tied to the project’s duration which ends December 2029. The position is financed by the DAAD with funds from the BMFTR, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible for Research and Innovation at the University of the Western Cape. 

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

• Establish and advance an independent research agenda aligned with the Centre’s research themes;
• Strengthen the research profile of the Centre via active participation, postdoctoral and PhD supervision, publications, and innovative contributions;
• Facilitate learning events affiliated to resilient food systems and agri-food data sciences;
• Spearhead the liaison between the Centre and the research groups at the partnering institutions in the consortium with the aim of deepening the synergistic relationships and creating possibilities for creating new opportunities and channels of funding;
• Work with the eResearch Office, the Information and Communication Services (ICS) on Research Data Management (RDM) and High Performance Computing issues related to agri-food systems;
• Facilitate research grants and learning and/or teaching stays for German doctoral students, university lecturers and (young) researchers in South Africa;
• Facilitate regular webinars and seminars on Resilient Food Systems and Agri-Food Data Science;
• Develop mechanisms for long term sustainability of the Centre of Excellence;
• Work with relevant departments on the establishment of  agri-food data science short courses for the industry.

Minimum Requirements

• You must be a citizen of an EU member state.
• Applicants (m/f/d) should generally have lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for the last two years before applying. Close contact with a German university is also essential during the period abroad.
• Possession of a Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Food Systems/Agriculture with a demonstrated expertise in Data Science applications.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate data science courses at a German University.
• A track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals and conferences, and research in data science, preferably in the context of Agri-food Systems.
• A track record of successful postgraduate supervision of both Masters and PhD students in Data Science and/or Agri-food Systems.
• Evidence of  international presence in data science related research fields.
• Evidence of leadership experience and ability to work in multinational and multicultural research environments.

The following documents must be submitted with the application:

• a cover letter outlining your interest.
• a separate description of your research vision for the Centre of Excellence.
• a curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
• contact information for three referees.
• a brief teaching dossier, preferably on data science and food systems related modules including teaching evaluations.

Deadline:15th October,2025

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• The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for undergraduate and postgraduate professional Psychology programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint an Administrator within the Department of Psychology.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Academic Administration (Assist with the applications and admissions process, check documentation, contact applicants, liaise with Faculty Office and internal stakeholders regarding the final selections, assist with postgraduate Promotions process etc.).
• Enquiry Management (Respond to queries (verbal, written or telephonic) relating to programmes offered in the Department in consultation with Heads of Departments).
• Marketing & Recruitment (Assist with all marketing, recruitment and promotional drives for the department).
• Marks Administration (Capture all marks on marks administration system (UG / PG: assignments, tutorials, tests, exams, SDAs, associate students).
• Committee Administration (Compile agenda items and meeting documentation as required by Faculty and Institutional committees etc.).
• Financial Administration (Create order numbers, assets administration, monitoring of departmental budgets, monitoring and management of restricted entities in conjunction with the HoD, assist with budget reports from the financial systems.).
• Event Organisation (Organizing events, communicating with internal and external stakeholders).
• Meeting Administration (Arrange meetings as required, meeting administration including scheduling, collating relevant documentation, securing venues, arranging catering, etc.).
• Human Resources Administration (Draw up contracts in consultation with HOD, liaise with employees regarding relevant documents for contracts, liaise with Faculty office HR person and submit contracts, record keeping of contracts, work study management).

Minimum Requirements

• Three-year post-matric qualification (NQF7) with two years of Higher Education experience OR Matric plus three to five years of Higher Education experience. 
• Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Word/Excel/PowerPoint). 
• Working knowledge and experience of a Financial Administration Tool. 
• Working knowledge and experience of a Student Enrolment Management System. 
• Experience in Post-Graduate student administration and the student life cycle. 

Added Advantages:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills. 
• A high level of assertiveness. 
• Planning and problem-solving skills. 
• Attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.  
• The ability to work under pressure. 
• Fluency in 2 or more official South African languages. 
• Working knowledge and experience of marks administration system.

Deadline:15th October,2025

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• The School of Nursing in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Please note that this vacancy is an appointment with the Department of Health and the University of the Western Cape. The successful appointment is under the service and employment conditions of the University.

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

• Coordinating activities for undergraduate and clinical programmes.
• Supervision of Masters level research if he/she holds a PhD.
• Teaching and learning at an undergraduate level and/or post graduate level.
• Participate in research programmes.
• Develop industry and academic partnerships. 
• Engage in community outreach.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master's in Nursing or a Master's in a related Health discipline.
• Experience in teaching. 
• Evidence of publication output.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nurse Educator.

An added advantage

• The ideal candidate for this position should be a highly-motivated person progressing or registered for a PhD in Nursing.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• An additional qualification in a clinical speciality and/or Health Services Management.

Deadline:20th October,2025

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• The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for undergraduate and postgraduate professional Psychology programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Senior Lecturer within the Department of Psychology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibilities: 

• Teaching and learning at the Undergraduate and Psychology Honours level. 
• Teaching on either the professional Master's Clinical or Research Psychology programme (depending on registration)
• Research supervision of Psychology Honours and Master's level students. 
• Research supervision of doctoral-level students, if in possession of a PhD.
• Clinical and/or psychometry supervision of Master's level students if senior psychologist status was achieved.
• Participation in research, curriculum development and staff development.
• Developing industry and academic partnerships.
• Participation in community engagement
• Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology.
• Master’s degree in Clinical or Research Psychology. 
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical or Research Psychologist. 
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. 
• Three years post-registration experience if the applicant holds an MA degree in Clinical or Research Psychology 
• For Research Psychology - demonstrated knowledge of and experience in teaching and/or supervision of psychological assessments.
• Postgraduate research supervision experience (including 4th year BPsych research projects).
• A current record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Knowledge of and experience with teaching related to competencies at the Master's Clinical or Research Psychology level.

Deadline:20th October,2025

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• The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for undergraduate and postgraduate professional Psychology programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Lecturer within the Department of Psychology.

Minimum Requirements for Lecturer

• A Master’s degree in Clinical or Research Psychology
• Current registration with the HPCSA in the category Clinical or Research Psychology
• For Research Psychology - demonstrated knowledge of and experience in teaching and supervision of psychological assessment
• Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.   
• Evidence of postgraduate research supervision experience.  
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.

Added Advantages 

• A PhD in Psychology or progressing towards a PhD (for Lecturer level)
• Three years post-registration experience if the applicant holds an MA degree in Clinical or Research Psychology (for Lecturer level)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in teaching psychological assessment (for Clinical Psychology)
• Evidence of conducting adaptation research (for Research Psychology)

Deadline:20th October,2025

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• The School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape has a strong focus on patient and service orientated education, building on a sound scientific base and active research. The School intends to appoint an experienced Academic Pharmacists or Clinical Pharmacologists to complement and enhance both teaching and research expertise in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. The start date for this position will be January 1, 2026.

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

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on campus and in clinical settings
• Conduct research and publish in appropriate high impact journals
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Curriculum development, assessment and the continuous improvement of the academic programme
• Community engagement and outreach
• Manage academic administration

Minimum Requirements

• A BPharm, MBChB or related degree AND a PhD (Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology), or a PharmD
• Registration with the appropriate Professional Council (SAPC or HPCSA) to practice in South Africa
• Teaching and practice experience with a student centred and innovative approach towards teaching and learning
• A record of relevant high quality accredited publications and experience of postgraduate research supervision.

Required competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills in an academic and clinical environment
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Planning and organising skills
• Time and project management skills.

Added advantage and preferences: 

• A track record of developing research projects and securing funding would be an advantage;
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health and/or research organisations;
• Active working experience as a pharmacist in a clinical environment.

Deadline:26th October,2025