Recruitment at University of Cape Town

The annual cost of employment, including benefits and scarcity allowance for the respective levels, is as follows:

• At Lecturer level: R1 071 538 
• At Senior Lecturer level: R1 328 093

FACULTY OF LAW

• The Department of Private Law, within the Faculty of Law, invites applications for this permanent academic appointment at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level.
• The appointment will strengthen research and teaching across several areas of the Department’s academic offerings at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in Foundations of South African Law, Persons and Family Law, and Contract Law.
• The Department would welcome applications from candidates with the relevant qualifications, experience, and an interest in these fields. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to be academic leaders in a Faculty and Department that value a critical and comparative approach to the study of law.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a LECTURER must have:

• At least a Master’s degree (NQF 9 level qualification) with a strong academic record in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• Some lecturing experience (which can include small group teaching) in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position and/or equivalent relevant work experience;
• Some record of socially responsive activities, or public or professional service.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a SENIOR LECTURER must have:

• A Doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• Lecturing experience in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position and/or equivalent relevant work experience;
• Some record of postgraduate supervision;
• An established record of research publications in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• Some evidence of active contribution to Department- and Faculty-level academic administration or equivalent experience;
• Some record of socially responsive activities, or public or professional service.

Advantageous for a LECTURER position:

• Some record of research publications in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• A Doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position, or working towards completing such a Doctoral degree; and
• Demonstrable capacity to supervise students.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or as otherwise required by the Department or Faculty;
• Supervising students, including at the postgraduate level (as appropriate to the level of appointment);
• Maintaining a research profile and publication output commensurate with the level of appointment;
• Contributing to and/or participating in Faculty and Departmental activities and assuming administrative responsibilities appropriate to the level of appointment; and
• Maintaining socially responsive activities and/or public or professional service commensurate with the level of appointment.

Closing date: 7 August 2026

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The annual cost of employment, including benefits and scarcity allowance for the respective levels, is as follows:

• At Lecturer level: between R860 246 and R1 071 538 
• At Senior Lecturer level: between R921 272 and R1 328 093

FACULTY OF LAW

• The Department of Private Law, within the Faculty of Law, invites applications for this 5-year contract academic appointment at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level.
• This five-year term appointment will focus on undergraduate research and teaching in Civil Procedure Law and Civil Justice Reform. The Department would welcome applications from candidates with the relevant qualifications, experience, and an interest in these fields. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to be academic leaders in a Faculty and Department that value a critical and comparative approach to the study of law.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a LECTURER must have:

• At least a Master’s degree (NQF 9 level qualification) with a strong academic record in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• Some lecturing experience (which can include small group teaching) in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position and/or equivalent relevant work experience;
• Some record of socially responsive activities, or public or professional service.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a SENIOR LECTURER must have:

• A Doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• Lecturing experience in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position and/or equivalent relevant work experience;
• Some record of postgraduate supervision;
• An established record of research publications in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• Some evidence of active contribution to Department- and Faculty-level academic administration or equivalent experience;
• Some record of socially responsive activities, or public or professional service.

Advantageous for a LECTURER position:

• Some record of research publications in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position;
• A Doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) in the field of Private Law, preferably in one or more of the legal fields relevant to the position, or working towards completing such a Doctoral degree; and
• Demonstrable capacity to supervise students.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or as otherwise required by the Department or Faculty;
• Supervising students, including at the postgraduate level (as appropriate to the level of appointment);
• Maintaining a research profile and publication output commensurate with the level of appointment;
• Contributing to and/or participating in Faculty and Departmental activities and assuming administrative responsibilities appropriate to the level of appointment; and
• Maintaining socially responsive activities and/or public or professional service commensurate with the level of appointment.

Closing date: 7 August 2026

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• The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R502 527 an R724 414 (24hrs per week).

Faculty of Health Sciences

• The Division of Emergency Medicine seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer to convene the Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Care in a permanent part-time position (3 days per week).
• The successful candidate will provide academic leadership of the PGDip programme, including programme management, curriculum oversight, teaching, postgraduate supervision, and strategic development. The candidate will also contribute to teaching across the Division’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and support the Division’s research and academic mission.
• The Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Care is a well-established and strategically important programme that contributes significantly to postgraduate emergency care education in South Africa, including through a successful Recognition of Prior Learning pathway.

Requirements for the job:

• Master’s degree in Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Health Professions Education, or related discipline
• Undergraduate clinical qualification registerable with HPCSA or SANC
• Registration as an independent practitioner with relevant professional council
• Demonstrable specialist or advanced clinical experience in emergency care or emergency medicine
• At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience in a dedicated emergency care setting where emergency care is the primary function of the role
• At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience in health professions teaching
• Experience in postgraduate programme leadership, coordination, or curriculum management
• Demonstrable experience with online learning management systems
• Ability to work independently and be self-driven
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and clinical platforms

The following will be advantageous:

• Specialist registration in Emergency Medicine
• A PhD, or progress toward doctoral qualification, in Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Health Professions Education, or a related discipline
• Experience convening or coordinating postgraduate academic programmes
• Experience working with the Amathuba learning management system
• A demonstrable record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience supervising postgraduate research students
• Leadership or management experience in academic or clinical settings

Responsibilities:

• Convene and manage the Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Care
• Provide strategic leadership, quality assurance, and curriculum development for the programme
• Convene and teach on postgraduate course offerings across the Division’s programmes
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate students
• Contribute to the Division’s research agenda and scholarly outputs
• Strengthen academic progression pathways into Master’s level study
• Contribute to divisional leadership, planning, and administration
• Contribute to divisional activities related to community engagement and social responsiveness.
• Perform administrative functions at Divisional, Departmental, Faculty and University level, as required.

Closing date: 10 August 2026

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• The Department of Pathology, within which the Division of Medical Microbiology exists, contains seven other Divisions: Anatomical Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Forensic Pathology, Immunology, Haematology, Medical Virology and Human Genetics. These Divisions are established in partnership with the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), and/or the Provincial Department of Health. 
• The Division of Medical Microbiology at UCT plays a pivotal role in Medical Microbiology research, medical education, and service provision. The Head of Division (HODiv) will lead, champion, and manage all focus areas within the Division, including medical microbiology research, teaching, training, and social responsiveness, both within South Africa and on an international scale.
• The HODiv will develop strategic and operational plans in consultation with the Head of Department (HOD) of Pathology, the Dean FHS, Groote Schuur Hospital CEO, and NHLS CEO, driving innovation and ensuring best practices in all activities.
• This role demands academic leadership to advance the Division’s scholarship, teaching, and standards, while fostering staff and student development and creating an integrated, innovative academic unit.
• The successful candidate will also manage Divisional staff and resources, promote diversity, transformation, and equity, and be prepared to assume the rotational role of HOD of the Department of Pathology. Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, clinical/laboratory diagnostics, and a multidisciplinary approach to Medical Microbiology across primary health care centres and hospitals in the Cape Town Metropolitan district is also expected.

Requirements:

• Recognised leader in the field of Medical Microbiology
• A specialist Medical Microbiologist with a minimum of seven (7) years post specialization experience.
• Registered with or eligible for registration with the HPCSA
• Demonstrated insight into opportunities for innovative diagnostic approaches relevant to South Africa and the broader African context
• Demonstrated experience and ability in teaching, training, and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels with evidence of effective supervision to completion
• A strong research background, evidenced by a track record of international peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated leadership ability across the service and teaching platforms
• Demonstrated evidence of insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care and specifically through the discipline of Medical Microbiology in South Africa and Africa
• A proven track record of teamwork and the ability to build effective partnerships with internal, external, and international stakeholders
• A proven track record of mentorship and educational engagement for staff and students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated strong administrative and organisational skills

Advantages:

• A PhD in a relevant field
• Evidence of success in attracting national and international research funding
• A demonstrated track record of effective teaching experience in Medical Microbiology up to PhD level

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and actively participate in postgraduate education and training, and research, promoting a multidisciplinary approach in the division and department
• Provide oversight of the clinical and laboratory diagnostic services in the Division
• Provide leadership in the Department and manage its staff, resources and performance (service and academic), inspiring innovation and growth
• Provide leadership in addressing issues of diversity, transformation, inclusivity and equity, attracting and developing students and staff of high quality
• Fostering supportive and productive relationships between researchers, clinicians, infectious diseases specialists and diagnostic service providers in Medical Microbiology
• Fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between both internal and external departments and divisions both within and outside the faculty and university
• Provide leadership with demonstrable capacity for role modelling, professionalism and collegial engagement
• Will be expected to be a productive academic, driving research and overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training

Closing date: 16 August 2026

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• The University of Cape Town (UCT), and the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invite applications for the permanent post of Professor/Associate Professor and Head of Division of Medical Virology in the Department of Pathology.
• UCT is Africa’s highest-ranked university and a globally recognised institution committed to being “an outstanding teaching and research university, educating for life, and addressing the challenges facing our society”. As an ‘Afropolitan’ institution, UCT fosters centres of clinical, research and teaching excellence that will bring together academics from South Africa, the rest of Africa and the wider world to advance solutions to African and global challenges.
• UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), established in 1912, is the leading health sciences faculty on the continent. Its vision is to be locally relevant and globally competitive, delivering world-class education, research and service.
• The Department of Pathology, within which the Division of Medical Virology exists, contains seven other Divisions: Anatomical Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Forensic Pathology, Immunology, Haematology, Human Genetics and Medical Microbiology. These Divisions are established in partnership with the NHLS and/or the Provincial Department of Health. 
• The Division of Medical Virology plays a pivotal role in virology research, teaching and training, and diagnostic service provision.  The Head of Division (HODiv) will oversee all these focus areas and provide leadership, driving innovation and ensuring best practices in all activities. They will develop strategic and operational plans, in consultation with the Head of Department (HOD) of Pathology, the Dean FHS, Groote Schuur Hospital CEO, and NHLS CEO.

Requirements:

• Recognised leader in the field of Medical Virology
• A specialist Medical Virologist with a minimum of seven (7) years’ post-specialisation experience
• Registered with or eligible for registration with the HPCSA
• Demonstrated insight into opportunities for innovative diagnostic approaches relevant to South Africa and the broader African context
• Demonstrated experience and ability in teaching, training, and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels with evidence of effective supervision to completion
• A strong research background, evidenced by a track record of international peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated leadership ability across the service and teaching platforms
• Demonstrated evidence of insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care and specifically through the discipline of Medical Virology in South Africa and Africa
• A proven track record of teamwork and the ability to build effective partnerships with internal, external, and international stakeholders
• A proven track record of mentorship and educational engagement for staff and students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated strong administrative and organisational skills

Advantages:

• A PhD in a relevant field
• Evidence of success in attracting national and international research funding
• A demonstrated track record of effective teaching experience in Medical Virology up to PhD level

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and actively participate in postgraduate education and training, and research, promoting a multidisciplinary approach in the division and department
• Provide oversight of the clinical and laboratory diagnostic services in the Division
• Provide leadership in the Department and manage its staff, resources and performance (service and academic), inspiring innovation and growth.
• Provide leadership in addressing issues of diversity, transformation, inclusivity and equity, attracting and developing students and staff of high quality.
• Fostering supportive and productive relationships between researchers, clinicians, infectious diseases specialists and diagnostic service providers in Medical Virology
• Fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between both internal and external departments and divisions both within and outside the faculty and university.
• Provide leadership with demonstrable capacity for role modelling, professionalism and collegial engagement
• Will be expected to be a productive academic, driving research and overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training

Closing date: 16 August 2026

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• The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health and Wellness of the Western Cape Government invite applications for this permanent post of Head of Division of Radiology in the Department of Radiation Medicine within UCT’s world-leading Faculty, for appointment as soon as possible.
• The Faculty of Health Sciences’ vision is to be a centre of excellence in health sciences that is locally relevant and globally competitive. Established in 1912, the Faculty is a leading faculty of Health Sciences on the African continent.
• The mission of the Faculty of Health and Sciences is carried out in close collaboration with the Department of Health and Wellness of the Western Cape Provincial Government. Governed by a dynamic bilateral agreement, the faculty and the province seek to enhance the wellness of the people of the Western Cape through the ethos of learning while serving and serving while learning.
• To this end, the Head of Division of Radiology, will be appointed as joint staff at University of Cape Town, and will be responsible for staff and services at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and Red Cross war memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) but will be required to develop and provide oversight of the broader provincial radiation medicine platform.
• Radiology represents a critical discipline which interacts across multiple clinical domains. Globally the influence of cutting-edge technology cannot be ignored. The rapid innovation within the technology of the discipline of the immobility offered to diagnostics, radiology demands leaders who are both agile and adaptive, capable of complex management approaches coupled with the ability to lead teams of people with varying capacity.
• The Head of Division of Radiology will lead and manage the transition from a tertiary Radiology system, to a platform-based eco-system (GSH, RXH, Victoria hospital, Somerset hospital and Mitchell's Plain and beyond), mindful of the realities of the Western Cape and with the purpose of taking the Radiology department into the future. They should have a demonstrated record of innovation, and management of complex imaging systems as well as commitment to education and research.
• This person should show a nuanced understanding of the national South African context and its potential contribution to continental and global development. Such leadership will include responsibilities for service provision, teaching, training, research and social accountability. The head of Radiology should be someone who has trained and mentored others, not necessarily through formal academic teaching, but through hands-on knowledge transfer and building capability in the people and systems around them.
• The Head of Division must work with both university and provincial structures to create a dynamic forward-thinking strategic vision and mission and effective operational plan for the division and the department of Radiation Medicine, which resonates with the needs of communities as well as both the university and government priorities.
• The essence of headship is to give academic and clinical leadership to the department, to be committed to its service platforms, scholarship, teaching, and standards, to develop its staff, and to maintain it as well-functioning academic and clinical department.

Requirements

• A qualification that is registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist Radiologist
• At least 5 years’ experience as a qualified and registered Radiologist
• A demonstrable record of scholarship
• Evidence of experience in the leadership and management of a large department or practice with prior responsibilities for clinical service delivery, teaching, training and/or research
• Knowledge of the health sector in South Africa and insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa
• Demonstrated ability as a manager of a complex Radiology team for at least 3 years
• Demonstrated record of mentoring/teaching of other radiologist through formal/informal modes of teaching and/or teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level within the academic context and beyond.
• Demonstrated record of innovation and management of complex imaging systems as well as commitment to education and research.
• Demonstrated approach to the scholarship of radiology with evidence of engagement and research development and applications. This may be evidenced in an innovative portfolio of evidence.
• National reputation as a leader in their discipline.
• Track record of teamwork and building effective partnerships with internal, external and international stakeholders.
• Track record for mentorship and educational engagement for staff and/or students.
• Track record of experience in change management and strategic planning.

Advantages

• PHD
• MBA
• Track record of attracting external funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and implementation of the plan to develop a cross-platform Radiology service in the service area.
• Provide vision and strategic oversight to develop a modern Radiology service which supports future innovation.
• Provide leadership and coordinate the clinical service, postgraduate education and training, and research, promoting a multidisciplinary approach in the department
• Provide leadership in the department and manage its staff, resources and performance (service and academic), inspiring innovation and growth Provide leadership in addressing diversity, transformation, inclusivity and equity, attracting and developing students and staff of high quality
• Provide leadership with demonstrable capacity for role modelling, professionalism and collegial engagement
• Be responsible for overseeing clinical governance and relevant legislative mandates in line with provincial service delivery platforms and regulations
• Will be expected to be an active clinician, participating actively in the clinical service and working closely with hospital management
• Will be expected to be a productive academic, driving research and overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
• Demonstrate social responsiveness through outreach, policy, health systems development and engagement with other stakeholders including government and civil society organisations.

Closing date:  20 August 2026

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• The appointment of the successful candidate at Lecturer level will be in line with the implementation of the nGAP programme that focuses on recruiting new academics on a 4-year or 6-year funded track.
• For the 4-year funded track, eligible candidates would constitute those that have already attained their doctoral degrees. Successful candidates will have a reduced 50% workload in their first two years of employment to focus on writing and building their academic careers and be expected to take up full teaching workloads in the third and fourth years of their appointment.
• For the 6-year funded track, eligible candidates would constitute those that have completed their Masters degrees, or that have already started their doctoral degrees. These candidates will be supported with a reduced workload (20%) for three years to grow their doctoral studies. In year 4 they would have a 50% workload, and in year 5 and year 6 of the funded program they will assume their full academic workload within SLL.
• All candidates will initially assist in teaching on, developing, and expanding the offerings in French Language and Literature. In addition, depending on whether appointed on the 4-year or the 6-year funded track, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to supervision at the post-graduate level tied to areas within French Language and Literature, as well as the larger French and Francophone Studies field. The goal of the latter is to grow capacity in terms of a research profile with attendant and appropriate academic publishing opportunities.
• To be considered for the lecturer position, candidates on both the 4-year and 6-year tracks will have to have attained a 70% grade in their Masters degree or equivalent. This is a non-negotiable nGAP requirement.
• In terms of nGAP conditions, applicants must be 40 years or younger.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN AWARDED MASTERS DEGREE (6-YEAR FUNDED TRACK)

• A Masters Grade Point Average (GPA) of 70% or more.
• An awarded Masters Degree in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field.
• Should enrol (at any university) for a PhD in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field, within three months of joining UCT.
• Evidence of excellent academic writing and conceptual work.
• Demonstrated high proficiency (oral and written) in French.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH A PHD/DOCTORAL DEGREE (4-YEAR FUNDED TRACK)

• A Masters Grade Point Average (GPA) of 70% or more.
• A completed PhD degree in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching and/or tutoring French language and literature at tertiary level.
• A research strategy and publications commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstrated high proficiency (oral and written) in French.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS QUALITIES:

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Administrative skills.
• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary work.
• Experience or interest in internationalisation (e.g. study abroad programmes)
• Experience in supervision of student research.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching and convening French Language & Literature from beginners to advanced levels.
• Active engagement in research and publication.
• Participation in academic development initiatives, including mentorship and training opportunities.
• Academic administration.
• Active contribution to the Section’s research projects.
• Active participation in the School’s research culture.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2026, is R 974, 126

Closing date:  16th  September 2026

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• The Clinical Evidence Practitioner: Digital Systems will be responsible for strengthening and modernising the organisation’s
• research workflows and knowledge management systems. In addition to contributing to high-quality clinical content development, the successful candidate will assist in the design and refine structured digital systems that replace manual processes with scalable, searchable, and efficient solutions.
• The role sits at the intersection of clinical expertise, research methodology, digital systems design, and workflow optimisation, ensuring that clinical guidance is accurately structured and represented within digital platforms and knowledge systems.

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
• NPC Reg. No. 2024/333268/08 | Knowledge Translation Foundation NPC 2

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

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Guideline Content Development and Curation

• Research, design, and develop clinical guidelines and high-quality training materials that are evidence-based.
• Review, maintain, and update clinical and training content to ensure alignment with current evidence and national policies.
• Curate existing content to ensure relevance and applicability to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information.

Structured Clinical Knowledge Development

• Contribute to the development and updating of clinical guidance
• Support modular structuring of knowledge assets
• Ensure alignment with evidence methodology standands
• Reviewing and synthesising scientific literature and policy documents.
• Conduct rigorous evidence synthesis to inform content development.
• Ensure clinical accuracy while enhancing usability through structured digital formats.
• Support translation of research findings into practical tools suitable for diverse health systems.

Digital Translation Support

• Work with developers to translate clinical content into system-compatible formats
• Clarify algorithms, workflows, and decision pathways
• Participate in testing and refinement of digital features
• stablish tagging, taxonomy, and metadata standards to optimise information retrieval.
• Introduce automation for literature tracking, workflow management, and version control.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate digital platforms and tools.
• Develop standard operating procedures for research documentation and system use.

Systems Implementation and Capacity Building

• Support the team in adopting new digital systems and workflows.
• Develop internal guidance documentation for system use.
• Continuously assess and improve research processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to improve clarity, structure, and adaptability of knowledge assets
• Support efficient integration of emerging evidence

How to Apply

• Email your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Clinical Evidence Practitioner (Digital Systems)

Attach:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Certified copy of highest qualification
• Contact details for two or three current, contactable referees

Closing Date 8 August 2026

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The annual remuneration package is between R283 278 and R528 105

• We are inviting applications for a Core Technology Platform Administrator to provide support across the IDM Core Technology Platforms. The purpose of this position is to provide coordinated financial, user-fee, client service, information management, and administrative support by maintaining accurate and compliant workflows for procurement, payments, user fees, cost recovery, client requests, performance reporting, records, and platform events, enabling Platform Managers to focus on scientific and technical service delivery.

Requirements:

• An NQF level 7 qualification in business administration, laboratory administrator, public administration, project administration or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant administrative experience in a research, higher-education or similarly complex service environment.
• Demonstrated strategic financial management understanding, including connecting the day-to-day management of cash flow with long-term goals like maximizing profit.
• Experience in procurement or purchase-order administration, invoice or payment processing, internal cost transfers or journal requests, user-fee or debt follow-up, and budget or transaction tracking.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining databases or trackers, compiling management reports and coordinating multiple concurrent requests across different stakeholders.
• Proficiency with integration of workflows with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate procurement and purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier quotations and approvals, in compliance with UCT policies.
• Manage financial administration by processing invoices, payments and waste billing, maintaining financial records, and reconciling expenditure to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Monitor and resolve procurement and payment queries, liaise with internal and external stakeholders on orders, deliveries and invoices, coordinate goods receipt where required, and administer the Core Facilities purchasing fund.
• Coordinate user-fee administration, maintaining user-fee schedules, client and fund information, and issuing billing requests, notices and confirmations in accordance with approved billing cycles.
• Compile and submit billing schedules, invoice requests, journal and interdepartmental transfer requests, track invoices and payments to completion, maintain billing records, and follow up on outstanding payments in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate user-fee queries and reporting, including fee concessions, waivers and disputes, and compile income and expenditure summaries for Platform Manager review.
• Administer client request and service management systems, ensuring complete submissions and coordinating the referral of technical, compliance and scheduling queries to the appropriate Platform Managers.
• Maintain platform data and reporting, including master records, data validation, reconciliations, dashboards and reports, while ensuring data integrity, confidentiality and compliance with UCT information management and POPIA requirements.
• Manage platform documentation and records, maintaining electronic repositories, version control, document lifecycle processes and access permissions in accordance with UCT records management requirements.
• Provide administrative support for platform events, communications and stakeholder engagement, coordinating logistics, maintaining communication channels and stakeholder records, managing routine enquiries, and providing cross-platform administrative support.

To apply, please complete the online application form using the link below and upload the following supporting documents:

Application Form: https://idmforms.jotform.com/250995281811058

As part of the application, you will be required to complete and upload the documents below:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages), including copies of your degree(s) or qualification certificates.
• Cover Letter.
• Biosketch
• Comprehension test

Closing date: 10 August 2026

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The annual cost of employment, including benefits (where applicable), is between R273 698 to R462 822.

• The Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity (CLII) has a number of new and exciting studies starting and require applications for RESEARCH NURSES*. CLII is based within the Division of Pulmonology in the Department of Medicine at UCT and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of TB in Southern Africa.
• CLII conducts various HIV, TB, and COVID-19-related research projects at numerous sites in Cape Town. The successful applicants will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of research project(s), supervise participant recruitment, enrolment and follow up visits for specific projects and studies, track recruitment efforts.
• Coordinating the assessment of participants including the collection of specimens and research data related to the growing number of studies within the Unit.

Requirements:

• Nursing Diploma or Degree and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in nursing post registration
• Previous research or clinical research experience
• Fluency in English, Afrikaans and /or isiXhosa
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Internet)
• Willingness to travel to various CLII research sites within Cape Town
• Ability to work in a team and to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
• Credit and Criminal Clear
• The following will be advantageous:
• Interest in Infectious Diseases Research
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with current GCP certification
• Previous experience working with TB patients, especially drug-resistant TB patients
• Own reliable transport
• Proficiency in Data Management systems

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of research projects:
• Recruitment of eligible participants for research projects(s)
• Supervision/administration of informed consent
• Administration of study related activities
• Communication with all relevant study team members (PI’s and senior managers)
• Implementation of all relevant study protocols
• Attend regular team meetings

Clinical:

• Administration of all clinical duties specific to the study protocol: Phlebotomy, routine BP, urine analysis, performing of ECG’s
• Coordinate all participant visits specific to the protocol
• Assisting with pre and post counselling for research participants

Data Collection:

• Oversee/administer all data collection activities (completion of Informed Consent, Case Report Form’s)
• Verifying data validity – completion of all study related documentation as per protocol and GCP guidelines
• Work closely with the Quality Control team to ensure all data queries are resolved
• Assist the Research Nurse Manager:
• Maintain accurate records for inventory of clinical stock, equipment, and stock
• With logistical planning for CLII projects

Finance:

• Oversee/coordinate participant reimbursement
• Completion of reimbursement logs

Additional Information:

• Position will be based in Mowbray
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Pat Wileman at [email protected]:

• UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
• Cover letter, and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Closing date: 14 August 2026

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

• Would you like to join a dynamic team working with leading cloud-hosted services and open-source projects to provide innovative eLearning solutions to students and staff at the University of Cape Town?
• The Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT), located in the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED), invites applications from skilled and passionate software developers for this permanent position:

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB:

• NQF 7 qualification in a relevant discipline (Computer Science or Information Systems) and 6 years’ professional experience in software development, OR a relevant NQF8 qualification plus 3 years’ professional experience in software development.
• Experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting web-based applications, with a strong focus on systems integration, API development, expansion and integration of third-party services, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated competence in client-side web development using HTML, CSS and JavaScript and strong server-side development experience using languages such as Java and Python including experience working with XML, JSON, RESTful APIs, and relational databases.
• Understanding of software development practices including version control, testing methodologies, debugging, and secure application development principles.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative development environment.
• Competent oral and written professional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Supporting online learning environments in a Higher Education context.
• Experience using AI-supported coding and software development tools to improve development quality, productivity, testing, code review processes, and delivery speed.
• eLearning experience in another context.
• Experience with audio and video technologies and Lecture Capture systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 

Developing, customising and supporting:

• Integrations between PeopleSoft and Amathuba (D2L Brightspace).
• Opencast Lecture Capture system
• Monitoring and reporting services
• Other eLearning tools hosted by CILT.

Closing date: 14 August 2026

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The annual cost of employment is between R448 889-528 105.

• The Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D) at the University of Cape Town is seeking a Research Scientist in AMR biology for a laboratory-based position, where the primary role will be determining the in vitro efficacy of novel compounds against Gram-negative bacteria in support for H3D AMR drug discovery programs.
• The Research Scientist will report to a Senior Investigator in the AMR biology group.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a BSc Hons. degree with relevant laboratory experience in microbiology.
• Minimum 1-year hands-on experience in working with and manipulating Gram-negative bacteria (A. baumannii, K. pneumoniae and others) for a year or more is essential as demonstrated through work experience.
• Good knowledge of bacterial culturing and in vitro assessment of compound efficacy techniques.
• Experience of working in a drug discovery group is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Independently run routine in vitro microbiology compound efficacy experiments within a team setting.
• Be proficient in the determination of compound minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs), time-kill kinetic (TKK) and frequency of resistance (FoR).
• As well as bacterial strain characterization via determination of growth kinetics and antibiotic resistance profiling.
• Good knowledge of general Laboratory Health and Safety.

To apply, please e-mail the documents below in a single pdf file to [email protected].

• UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
• Cover/motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least two references, and
• Summary of previous research 

Closing date: 28 August 2026