Recruitment Vacancies at University of Cape Town

Requirements:

• A PhD in biochemistry/molecular biology
• A sustained track record of recognised research published in international journals
• A track record of oral presentations at international conferences
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding from national and/or international grant agencies
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching biochemistry
• Extensive experience in curriculum development in biochemistry
• A track record of successful supervision of graduated MSc and PhD students
• Experience in academic leadership, administration and management

At Professor level:

• Evidence of international recognition of research
• Extensive track record of successful supervision of graduated MSc and PhD students
• Established network of international collaboration
• Sustained leadership experience at Faculty/University level

Responsibilities:

• Design and teach biochemistry content in the MCB undergraduate and Honours courses
• Oversight and development of the curriculum for the major in biochemistry
• Supervise Honours, Masters and Doctoral students
• Establish and maintain a productive research group and attract research funding
• Establish collegiate collaborations with departmental and/or faculty research groups
• Provide academic leadership in the department and Faculty/University

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Requirements for the position:

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline, at NQF level 8.
• PhD in electrical engineering or in an appropriate field related to the advertised post.
• Extensive experience in lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• A track record of supervising and graduating postgraduate (i.e., MSc and PhD) students.
• Coherent, established track record of research and/or industrial experience in the field:
• Mechatronics – Robotics, field robotics, bio-inspired robotics, autonomous and intelligent systems.

The following will be advantageous:

• Experience in securing research funding from national and/or international grant agencies. A list of grants awarded to be included.
• Experience in working and engaging with industries.
• Relevant industrial experience.
• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating.
• Professional Engineering registration.
• Experience in management (of courses, staff and/or research projects).
• Experience with curriculum development.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching:

• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Supervise/co-supervise final year undergraduate students and postgraduate (Master’s and Doctoral) students
• Develop new approaches to teaching, including blended learning and online approaches.

Research:

• Conceptualise, lead and conduct research related to the field mentioned above.
• Develop/expand research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
• Raise research funding, apply for grants from appropriate national and international funding bodies.
• Obtain and maintain a National Research Foundation rating (if not in possession of this already).

Leadership, management and administration:

• Contribute to excellence in the operation of the Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Electrical & Computer Engineering undergraduate curriculum, by maintaining and growing the reputation of the programmes.
• Perform administrative functions at Departmental, Faculty and, if needed, University level.
• Perform administrative functions related to teaching and research projects (i.e., convene courses, manage research teams, manage funding for research, monitor operational expenses, write progress reports, etc.).
• Obtain and maintain Professional Engineering registration (if not in possession of this already).
• Contribute to excellence in the operation of the Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Electrical & Computer Engineering undergraduate curriculum, by maintaining and growing the reputation of the programmes.
• Perform administrative functions at Departmental, Faculty and, if needed, University level.
• Perform administrative functions related to teaching and research projects (i.e., convene courses, manage research teams, manage funding for research, monitor operational expenses, write progress reports, etc.).
• Obtain and maintain Professional Engineering registration (if not in possession of this already).

Social responsiveness

• Scholarly engagement with external stakeholder for the purposes of: contributing to industry, formulation of policy, provision of services, coproduction of knowledge, or the dissemination of information.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main purpose and responsibilities of this position is to:

• Lead the full lifecycle of business development proposals and initiatives from identifying opportunities to presenting solutions while proactively highlighting risks, mitigation strategies, and implementation plans which focuses on cost savings and/or generating new revenue streams for the department and UCT
• Conceptualise, develop and supervise BSR projects through planning, integration and insights sharing within the unit, across CMD and UCT
• Ensure projects consistently meet quality standards established by the university; relevant industry benchmarks; and the unit’s requirements including but not limited to UCT brand, style guide, vendor and health and safety protocols compliance 

Develop and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships for and within BSR, CMD and across UCT by:

• Developing and maintaining external business-to-business stakeholder relationships
• Monitoring project flow within the unit
• Monitoring project flow for institutional projects within CMD and UCT
• Ensuring standardisation and best practice
• Seeking integration and /or business development opportunities
• Assist unit Heads with financial processes by ensuring adherence to budget management and reporting

Assist unit Heads with benchmarking processes by seeking, overseeing and project managing the implementation of:

• New project opportunities or enhancing existing ones
• Benchmarking, best practice, and market research projects

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• NQF6 qualification in marketing, brand management, project management, business administration/development, or communications Marketing, Brand Management, Project Management,  Business Development or relevant

At least five years relevant and recent experience in:

• Leading end-to end business development initiatives that successfully generated new revenue streams
• a marketing, brand management, business development, trade marketing or project management environment
• Leading holistic and integrated marketing campaigns across the business to business and business to consumer
• Operating in a global e-commerce environment 

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Postgraduate qualification in business development , project management  or relevant
• A good  understanding of the Higher Education environment specifically as it relates to Brand Management, Project Management and Stakeholder Communications 
• Digital Marketing certification
• Membership with Council of Events Professionals Africa (CEPA) or Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) Marketing Association of South Africa (MASA)

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Requirements for the position:

• Master’s degree in chemical or metallurgical engineering.
• 3 years’ industrial experience in mineral processing.
• 10 years’ experience in a flotation research environment.
• Ability to analyse and mass balance survey data, model-fit and simulate flotation circuits using the following packages: JKSimMet, JKSimFloat, IES, Excel and Python.
• Ability to plan, execute and manage circuit surveys of mineral processing flotation concentrators.
• Track record of developing industry research project proposals.
• Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Track record of student research supervision

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead modelling and simulation flotation research in the Centre for Minerals Research.
• Develop and present proposals for industry-funded research and technology transfer projects.
• Manage laboratory-based contract research projects.
• Facilitate technology transfer and build strong industry collaborations.
• Convene and present mineral processing training courses for industry participants.
• Supervise and mentor student research projects.

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Requirements:

• PhD or MBChB, or equivalent degree in a relevant field (e.g., oncology, epidemiology, molecular biology, public health, global health)
• At least 5 years’ experience in cancer research, including leadership in an academic or research setting
• Proven track record in securing research funding
• Knowledge of the health research funding environment (national and international)
• Experience as a Principal Investigator of a cancer research study
• Strong business planning, conceptual, and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain interdisciplinary collaborations
• Experience engaging with policymakers, funding agencies, and international organizations
• Knowledge of local and international cancer research environment
• Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with clients, employees, senior management, and students.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and apply creative problem-solving techniques
• Demonstrated Cancer/Research teaching and supervision.

Advantages:

• Business management qualification
• Knowledge and experience of university systems and practices
• Record in securing donor funding

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the CCR
• Secure funding and resources for the CCR
• Lead the development and maintenance of cancer research-enabling platforms
• Oversee the development of grant proposals and fundraising initiatives to sustain and expand the Centre’s programs
• Develop and implement a research capacity development strategy for the CCR in partnership with all relevant stakeholders
• Establish and strengthen collaborations with academic institutions, healthcare facilities, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and industry partners, locally and globally
• Engage with policymakers to translate research findings into evidence-based policies for cancer prevention and control
• Develop mechanisms that enable UCT researchers from a broad range of backgrounds to engage in cancer-related research through the creation of a community engagement platform
• Enhance the reputation of the CCR and the university by undertaking quality cancer research and communicating that research to the public and scientific community
• Working towards ensuring the CCR becomes a University Research Committee (URC) accredited research entity.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SASSCP)
• A PhD in Social Work with a focus on correctional/prison social work, or probation work and/or forensic social work. 
• Demonstrable and relevant experience in teaching and research at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience in teaching and supervision of Postgraduate students.
• Evidence of scholarship and social responsiveness contribution in applied social work in the fields of criminal justice, violence and crime.
• Publication(s) in Centre of Higher Education (CHE)accredited peer reviewed journals 

 THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Experience in convening undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Experience in Probation Work
• Experience in teaching Probation Social Work
• Evidence of Curriculum Design at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Evidence of conference participation, collaboration and networking
• Evidence of ongoing and active research and scholarship in the field of criminal justice, crime and violence

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Research supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Convening undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes
• Contributing to departmental, faculty and university administration appropriate to the level.
• Participating in all departmental Research Ethics and Masters/PhD by Research Committees
• Participating in Faculty and University committees
• Ongoing scholarship and social responsiveness work in their field of expertise

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Requirements for Senior Lecturer level:

• PhD degree in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Prior experience in an academic role
• Demonstrable teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum design
• A proven record of accredited research publications
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision (at Honours and Masters levels)
• Evidence of expertise in systems analysis and design
• Evidence of expertise in agile methodologies
• Evidence of expertise in systems development technologies using Object Oriented Programming techniques (e.g. Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, ASP.NET Core 6.0 (C#), Razor Pages, Identity/Authorization, Machine Learning (ML.NET), Blockchain (Ethereum, Solidity), Mobile App development (Android Studio/Java, MS Unity/Xamarin), Google Dart/Flutter, Python, Databases (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) etc.))
• Evidence of expertise in IS Project Management

Requirements for Associate Professor level:

• PhD degree in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Prior experience in an academic role
• Demonstrable teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum design
• A proven record of reputable accredited research publications including conference proceedings and journal articles
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision (at Honours and Masters level)
• Evidence of expertise in systems analysis and design
• Evidence of expertise in agile methodologies
• Evidence of expertise in systems development technologies using Object Oriented Programming techniques (e.g. Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, ASP.NET Core 6.0 (C#), Razor Pages, Identity/Authorization, Machine Learning (ML.NET), Blockchain (Ethereum, Solidity), Mobile App development (Android Studio/Java, MS Unity/Xamarin), Google Dart/Flutter, Python, Databases (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) etc.))
• Evidence of expertise in IS Project Management
• Evidence of leadership and/or administrative role

The following will be advantageous:

• Practical work experience in an IS/IT role.
• Be conversant with frontline IS/IT and demonstrate a commitment to keeping up with the rapidly advancing technologies in the IS/IT field and introduce them in classes
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Record of contributing to supportive and collaborative work environments
• In the process of supervising PhD student(s) at Associate Professor level
• Evidence of research standing (e.g NRF rating)

Responsibilities include:

• Lecture on Information Systems courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise postgraduate students on research projects (e.g., Honours, Masters and PhD)
• Conduct academic research in Information Systems on problems relevant to the local South African and broader African contexts
• Disseminate knowledge through the publication of research in various accredited outlets (e.g., journal articles, full paper peer-reviewed conference papers, peer-reviewed books and book chapters, etc.)
• Contribute to leadership and/or administration roles at the course, departmental, faculty and/or university level, as appropriate to the job level
• Use academic skills to provide service to bodies outside of the university (e.g., professional society, government agency, NGO, community group etc.)