Recruitment Jobs at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Key Performance Areas

The successful incumbent will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

He/ She will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• Conduct research and publish in the fields of lnformation Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• Construct a coherent research agenda consistent with the broad research goals of the Business Sciences Education Cluster and within the Faculty
• Promote and support research activities in the Business Sciences Education Cluster including applications for funded research, and cooperation with SSME and SLCA in research initiatives
• Postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Scholarship of engagement for societal impact
• Serve on committees devoted to the development of the Business Sciences Education Cluster and faculty objectives

Minimum Requirements

For appointment at the rank of Professor

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of Information Technology (IT) Education or Computer Science Education or a related field
• A qualification with Computer Science OR Information System
• A strong academic record, with extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, preferably in one of the following subject areas: Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• A strong track record of quality academic research with at least 15 DHET accredited publications related to the field of IT Education and/or CAT Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Leadership experience at both departmental and faculty levels

For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of Information Technology (IT) Education or Computer Science Education or a related field
• A qualification with Computer Science OR Information Systems
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, preferably in one of the following subject areas: Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• A track record of quality academic research with at least 10 DHET accredited publications related to the field of IT Education and/or CAT Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision of Masters and PhD students  
• Evidence of expertise and national standing in his/her field of research.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Leadership experience at both departmental and faculty levels
• Recommendation for Professor level (in addition to the above minimum. requirements)
• A NRF rating would be considered an added advantage

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

• Leadership of the SLCA including the coordination of all outreach teacher professional development activities;
• As a leader of the SLCA, he/she is expected to drive SLCA programmes as outlined in the SLCA constitution and to facilitate its’ objectives in consultation with SSME and appropriate Faculty committees; 
• He/she will work closely with UWC, Faculty of Education, academic and support staff members, school principals, Education Departments (Ministries), teachers and designated stakeholders towards fulfilment of the aims and objectives of the SLCA;
• He/she will be expected to coordinate supervision of higher degrees students on theses related to outreach activities in the field of Science Education;
• He/she will ensure good governance and financial practice and be accountable for the reporting to funders, SSME, the Faculty Board, including an audited yearly financial report; 
• He/she will be responsible for setting and measuring the key performance indicators of his/her team members.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (for Professor level)

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of  Science Education
• A strong academic record, with extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the field of Science Education
• A strong track record of quality academic research, peer reviewed publications and conference presentations relevant to Science Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• Leadership experience at both departmental and faculty levels
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Experience in generating funding / research grants.
• The ability to commit to, and serve a 5-Year term as Director of the SLCA 

Minimum Requirements (for Associate Professor level)

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of Science Education
• A strong academic record, with demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the field of Science Education
• A track record of quality academic research, peer reviewed publications and conference presentations relevant to Science Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Evidence of expertise and national standing  in his/her discipline.
• Leadership experience at departmental and faculty levels
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Experience in generating funding / research grants
• The ability to commit to, and serve a 5-Year term as Director of the SLCA

Recommendation for Professor level (in addition to the above min. requirements)

• A NRF rating would be considered an added advantage

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The successful candidate for Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the field of psychology. 
• Conduct research and publish in peer reviewed journals.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach.
• Developing industry and academic partnerships.
• Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

Minimum Requirements

At the level of Associate Professor 

• A PhD in Psychology.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the field of clinical and/or research psychology.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Applicants with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology must be registered with the HPCSA in the relevant category.
• Applicants with a Master's degree in Research Psychology must be registered or registrable with the HPCSA in the relevant category.
• A current record of successful research supervision at Masters level. 
• Experience of doctoral level supervision. 
• A current record of successful peer reviewed publications.
• Evidence of leading involvement in departmental and university committees. 

At the level of Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology.
• Applicants with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology must be registered with the HPCSA in the relevant category.
• Applicants with a Master's degree in Research Psychology must be registered or registrable with the HPCSA in the relevant category.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. 
• Postgraduate research supervision experience.
• A current record of successful peer reviewed publications.

Added advantages

• Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Clinical or Research Psychology. 
• Experience and interest in neuropsychology.

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The successful candidate for Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Information Systems programmes
• Conduct research and publish in mutually agreed Information Systems related foci
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach
• Identify and pursue collaborative networks and research partnerships to advance the academic project

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD degree or equivalent in the field of Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Information Systems
• Relevant industry or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Analytics, Software Development, Database Design 
• A track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in Information Systems and related knowledge areas
• A record of successfully supervising postgraduate students
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in the Information Systems or associated fraternities. 

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Reporting to the Executive Director : Finance & Services , the key responsibilities will include:

• Strategically manage and smooth running of the student finances sections.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial reporting frameworks that provide accurate and timely reports and insights to support decision making.
• Management of accuracy and timely student billings and collection functions. Lead the annual billing and collection process, working closely with senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor financial performance against budgeted collections and forecasts, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations for collections and interventions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to continuously refine business processes.
• Direct management, development and motivation of the student finance team.
• Streamline business processes and introduce new systems that will enhance sector best practice.
• Management of relevant service providers and service level agreements.
• Management of compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Reporting on financial matters to various management and governance structures.
• Design of policies, standard operating procedures and business processes that achieves efficiency and effectiveness.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and represent the Department of Finance and the University on various platforms.
• Management of all student finance audits and regulatory requirements including accounting, annual financial statements calculations and disclosures.
• Implement and facilitate policy and business processes that support the enhancement of student billings and collections.
• Participate in various leadership and stakeholder engagements.
• Ensure data integrity and the use of modern systems to build and maintain business intelligence capabilities, financial reviews and reporting.
• Manage various special projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (SA) or equivalent
• Five years in a management role and relevant experience. 

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Reporting to the Executive Director: Human Resources, the Director: Rewards, Benefits & Payroll will manage and coordinate policies, processes, staff and to:

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of the University Payroll
• Ensure the University’s compliance with all payroll tax, levy and other payroll-related legislation
• Perform required payroll accounting tasks. 
• Proactively manage the Payroll Delivery, Benefits Administration, Rewards Strategy, Payroll Budget, Management & HR Systems Management.

In addition to the above, the role of the Director: Rewards, Benefits & Payroll entails:  

• Leading and managing the Rewards, Benefits and Payroll functions and ensuring that UWC manages compensation within the budget parameters and successfully delivers the monthly Payroll 
• Managing the rewards policy and strategy implementation
• Ensuring relevant salary/survey data is available for rewards management
• Initiating procedures governing staff salaries, benefits and related issues
• Overseeing/driving ERP systems optimisation, explicitly focusing on delivering e-HR solutions
• Maintenance of job survey database to ensure proper benchmarking and pricing of jobs  
• Ensuring data input for both survey updates as well as salary increases
• Analysing and reporting on costs against Budget
• Engaging all stakeholders to enable effective tracking of staff costs
• Liaising with senior management, IT support, HR staff, Finance Department, etc. and submitting Budget Management recommendations

Minimum Requirements

• For this key leadership role in the Human Resources Department, we seek an accomplished Rewards, Benefits, Payroll & HR Systems specialist who will contribute substantially as a strategic role player to the HR operations.
• The successful candidate must have a Post-Graduate qualification, among others, in Financial Management at an NQF Level 8
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in senior management 
• Expert knowledge of all components impacting budget control and payroll delivery – from appointments to exits 
• A sound understanding of and experience in HR Payroll Systems
• Accreditation by the South African Rewards Association will be an added advantage/ Certified Payroll Practitioner (SAPA) designation/ SARA professional designation or an alternative accounting/payroll professional qualification
• Demonstrable experience of BCEA, EE, SDLA, Income Tax Act, COIDA and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrable experience of relevant payroll systems such as ITS, SAP, PeopleSoft

Added advantage:

• Experience of managing a complex payroll or payroll budget within Higher Education
• Relevant working experience gained in a tertiary educational environment in South Africa