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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN)
 


​DIRECTOR (3 YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT) - UKZN HEALTH CONSORTIUM
Listing reference: ukzn_000689
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, DIRECTOR, (Grade 4), 3 YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT, UKZN HEALTH CONSORTIUM, HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS.
 
Job description
  • The UKZN Health Consortium aims to establish a centralised Shared Services hub that streamlines governance, finance, human resources, legal oversight, intellectual property, and grant administration.
  • This infrastructure is designed to liberate academics from administrative burdens, enabling them to concentrate on specialist research and translational impact.
  • By managing complex donor-funded and contract research activities, the Consortium fosters an entrepreneurial culture rooted in rigorous business controls to ensure sustainable growth.
  • A key objective is to integrate clinical services, professional consultancies, and turnkey platforms for trials, diagnostics, and health-care delivery, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and impact. 
  • The Consortium is committed to building and maintaining strategic alliances with government, industry, NGOs, and international research bodies to strengthen collaborative efforts
 
Job Purpose:
  • The role is pivotal in driving institutional transformation, aligning with UKZN’s Project Renewal, and fostering ethical governance and inclusive impact across research, teaching, clinical services, and community engagement.
  • The Director will champion a bold vision for health innovation, positioning UKZN as a continental leader in translational research and integrated health-care delivery.
  • By empowering academics to lead in areas such as professional consultancies, collaborative research, drug formulation and distribution, and clinical testing, the Consortium will unlock new pathways for academic entrepreneurship and societal benefit. 
  • This position is designed to catalyse the critical development of UKZN’s capacity to bridge public and private sector partners—both locally and internationally—fostering alliances that accelerate translational health innovations, expand service reach, and deliver measurable benefits to South African and continental communities.
 
Minimum requirements
  • PhD or Medical Doctorate degree or in a related field (e.g. public health, medicine, clinical / applied psychology, nursing)
  • Registration with the appropriate Health Professions Council 
  • A minimum of 5 (five) years’ leadership experience in health research, innovation, or academia
 
Essential Requirements:
  • Proven success in securing funding, leading teams, and driving impact
  • Established connections in the health sector, academia, and industry
  • Extensive knowledge of health systems
  • Extensive knowledge of intellectual property
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Leadership and team management
  • Stakeholder engagement and partnership building
  • Fundraising and resource mobilization
  • Financial management and risk management
  • Visionary leadership
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advantages:
  • A postgraduate qualification in business-related studies will be an advantage.
 
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 October 2025. The University reserves the right not to make any appointment.
 
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
 
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavor to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.
 
Benefits
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits. 
 
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​RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (HIV PATHOGENESIS PROGRAMME: HPP) 1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (RE-ADVERTISED)
Listing reference: ukzn_000688
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
The incumbent will undertake general sample processing of HIV positive blood samples; freeze and catalogue cells; prepare reagents; assist the senior researcher and his team with experiments, quality control and data verification; and will carry out general laboratory housekeeping, including temperature monitoring and equipment maintenance.
 
Job description
•  The incumbent should have hands-on experience in general molecular biology techniques, for example: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning, sequencing, sequence analysis, FACS analysis and tissue culture, which includes 
culturing, transfection and infection of primary cells and cell lines
•  Have experience working in a biomedical research laboratory (exclusive of lab time related to the completion of an Honours research project)
• Be familiar with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements
• Have Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist senior researcher and team with experiments, quality control and data verification
• Undertake general sample processing of HIV positive blood samples
• Freezing and cataloguing of cells, as required
• Preparation of reagents
• Maintenance of equipment
• Temperature monitoring of equipment
• General laboratory housekeeping
• Health and safety checks of laboratory, as required
• Participation in the department’s various academic activities – journal club, lab meetings, 
quality improvement meetings and audits, etc.
• Prepared to work after hours, as required
 
Minimum requirements
• BSc Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical field
•  Hands-on experience in general molecular biology techniques, for example: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning, sequencing, sequence analysis, FACS analysis and tissue culture, which includes culturing, transfection and infection of primary cells and cell lines
•  Minimum one-year experience working in a biomedical research laboratory (exclusive of lab time related to the completion of an Honours research project)
• Familiarity with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
 
Enquiries regarding this post and requests for the job profile may be directed to Mrs Tarryn Tomlinson (HPP’s Grants & Administration Manager), leslie@ukzn.ac.za.
 
Terms of appointment and Selection Process: 
The post will be offered on a one-year, fixed term contract. The terms and conditions governing this appointment will be in compliance with those of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The monthly cost of employment for this position will be R17,000 – R17,500, dependent on the experience of the successful candidate.
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 23 October 2025. The University, however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. The selection process will commence in October 2025 and will continue until suitable candidates are appointed or a decision is taken not to fill the posts.
 
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form for support staff which is available on the UKZN vacancies webpage, demonstrating specifically how they meet the minimum requirements for the position.
 
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​SETA FUNDING OFFICER - UKZN FOUNDATION - (PEROMNES GRADE 9) 3-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Listing reference: ukzn_000677
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
The SETA Funding Officer at the UKZN Foundation will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating all applications for SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) funding across the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
 
Job description
  • This role will involve identifying and disseminating SETA funding opportunities, together with the appropriate Donor Relationship Manager, and solicit buyin and collaboration with matching Colleges, Schools and other University divisions to ensure maximum participation.
  • The SETA Funding Officer will then initiate, drive participation in and see to the timely finality of the funding application process to secure SETA grants that are aligned to and support the UKZN’s strategic goals.
    Key Responsibility Areas of the job include Funding Opportunity Identification; Application Coordination and Support; Stakeholder Operations; Process Optimisation and Reporting; and Strategic Planning.
  • The SETA Funding Officer will report directly to the Executive Director of the UKZN Foundation and work closely with internal stakeholders, including academic and administrative staff, to align SETA funding opportunities with the university's educational, research and development objectives.
 
Minimum requirements
  • A relevant three-year degree in Business Administration, Education, Project Management or a related field.
  • At least (3) three years of experience in grant management, funding coordination, or a related role, preferably within the higher education , NPO or public sector.
 
Knowledge of:
  • In-depth knowledge of the South African SETA framework, funding mechanisms, and grant application processes.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with grant management software or databases.
 
Benefits
  • Appointment into this role shall be for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of the appointment
  • Appointment to this position will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service and will be on the total remuneration package, which is inclusive of
    benefits.
 
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