UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC) VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)

FACULTY MANAGER
Post Number 8020228
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Natural Sciences Faculty Administration
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period N/A
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 28/3/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is internationally recognised for its excellence in teaching and research. The Faculty comprises nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and a number of world-class research institutes and centres. The Faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines and a professional degree in Pharmacy.
We are seeking candidates for this demanding and accountable position in our renowned and respected Faculty. The role is primarily devoted to the oversight, management, and delivery of academic administrative services, working in partnership with the Dean, Deputy Deans and chairpersons of academic departments. As the successful candidate you will have overall responsibility for the operational management of the Faculty’s academic administration and will work closely with the Faculty’s leadership, academics, administrators and students, as well as the Registrar’s office and Human Resources.
The successful incumbent will offer strategic support, guidance on policy formulation, and advice to the Faculty on every aspect of administration management. You will have the responsibility of putting into practice policy and administrative procedures in the Faculty as well as managing the Faculty Office staff and overseeing procedures within the Faculty.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Facilitating a vision and mission for the administrative function of the Faculty;
Providing strategic support in the development and implementation of policies and the Faculty Operational Plan as a member of the leadership team;
Establishing an annual administrative operational plan in line with the Institutional and Faculty Operational Plans;
Staff management in relation to the University’s Personal Development Management System (PDS) and Integrated Talent Management Framework (ITMF);
Advising and liaising with academics, departmental administrative staff, students, applicants and committees;
Ensuring compliance and alignment with central administrative systems, procedures and standards;
Governance and committee administration;
Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, data analysis and planning;
Administering Faculty finances and preparing an annual Faculty budget for the Dean;
Integrating central HR practices with Faculty needs;
Maintaining and improving facilities, equipment, building standards, hygiene and cleanliness.

Minimum Requirements

An NQF 9 qualification (Master’s degree);
At least 5 years academic administration experience at a senior level in a higher education environment;
5 years proven staff management experience, preferably in higher education;
Proven working knowledge of Higher Education legislation, regulations and policies;
Experience in high-level committee servicing;
A proven ability in the coordination of diverse, complex and high-level administrative functions, as they relate to the academic cycle in a higher education institution;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
A high level of computer literacy and proficiency in MS packages.

The following would be advantageous:

Fluency in a South African indigenous language.

Key competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
Planning and organising skills;
Time and project management skills;
A strong client focus with impeccable interpersonal skills, assertiveness and ability to build and nurture internal and external relationships;
Problem solving and multi-tasking skills.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER (SCIENCE EDUCATION)
Post Number 8021410
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Education -> School of Science & Mathematics Education (SSME)
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 11/3/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasingly global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Education’s vision is to advance excellence in teaching and scholarship towards a more critically informed and socially engaged citizenry. In this regard, it is creatively responding to national imperatives for education and training in the 21st century.

As part of its promotion of the scholarship of teaching and learning, the Faculty seeks to appoint an Associate Professor OR Senior Lecturer in Science Education within the School of Science and Mathematics Education.

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 with different emphasis in each area depending on the level of appointment:

Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Science Education
Conduct research and publish in the field of Science Education
Construct a coherent research agenda consistent with the broad research goals of Science Education and within the Faculty
Promote and support research activities in the School of Science and Mathematics Education including applications for funded research, and cooperate with SSME and the Science Learning Centre for Africa 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 Science Education and faculty objectives

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor):

A PhD in Science Education or equivalent
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 with at least 10 DHET accredited publications related to the field of Science 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, teaching and research
Leadership experience at departmental and faculty levels
Undergraduate Physics/ Chemistry / Physical Science at NQF level 6

Minimum Requirements (for appointment at the rank of Senior Lecturer):

A PhD in Science Education or equivalent
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 with at least 4-6 DHET accredited publications related to the field of Science 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, teaching and research
Leadership experience at departmental and faculty levels
Undergraduate Physics/ Chemistry / Physical Science at NQF level 6

For further information about this position (but not applications), please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Dr Bruce May, via email at bmay@uwc.ac.za.
Kindly note: Only online applications will be considered.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Post Number 8020447 (ITS 5969)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Institute for Post School Studies
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 11/3/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Institute for Post-School Studies invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the post of Associate Professor in Adult and Community Education and Training or a related field. The successful candidate must be able to provide intellectual and administrative leadership in the Department, and actively contribute to research and teaching in our lecturer education programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The incumbent will also be expected to mentor staff in teaching and research, participate in community engagement projects, and serve on relevant Departmental and Faculty committees.

The Faculty of Education's Institute for Post-School Studies has a rich history of engaging with the key issues facing South African post-school education and training, and offers innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and excellent postgraduate degree programmes in education and training. The Institute for Post-School Studies offers courses in Adult and Community Education and Training (ACET), Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Higher Education Studies. Our teaching and research interests cut across these three interrelated domains of study, with the majority of our teaching provision at postgraduate level. We aim to strengthen the post-school education and training teaching profession by offering postgraduate qualifications that build the research identity of ACET, TVET and Higher Education Studies respectively, as well as to improve the quality of learning, teaching and research within the Post-School Education and Training sector.

Minimum Requirements

A relevant PhD associated with Adult and Community Education and Training, TVET or Higher Education Studies
Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
A strong research and academic publications record relevant to post-school education and training (PSET) studies in the field of teacher education
An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision
Experience in curriculum development and transformation
Experience in leading or participating in and securing research funding for large-scale research projects

Recommendations / Added Advantage:

• A NRF rating is a strong recommendation
Experience in the PSET sector

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: PAYROLL (CONTRACT)
Post Number SD93
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Human Resources
Type of Position Fixed Term Contract
Length of Contract Period 1-Year Contract
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 5/3/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: PAYROLL
(Contract for period: 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2025)
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic institution with a strong presence on the African continent and an increasing global reach. UWC actively engages with the country’s development needs within an ever-changing global context through critical and creative responses.
The Human Resources Department plays a strategic role in supporting the University’s People Strategy, which focuses on transformation, continuous improvement, and innovative HR solutions. HR is committed to enabling and facilitating processes that support transformational leadership at all levels of the University.
This position reports to the Manager: Payroll and is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll documents. The incumbent will provide effective and efficient payroll support to the HR Department and the broader UWC community. The ideal candidate must be highly detail-oriented, possess strong organisational skills, and have a solid understanding of payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll data, including salary payments, deductions, and benefits;
Coordinate and manage staff documentation related to payroll processing, ensuring compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements;
Oversee payroll document management, maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality;
Upload and process Work-Study student payments and tuition deductions in alignment with institutional guidelines;
Approve and process staff rebates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with University policies;
Liaise with SARS, external governmental agencies, and financial institutions to ensure compliance with tax regulations and other statutory obligations;
Assist in conducting payroll system audits to identify and correct discrepancies.
Provide training and support to internal staff members on payroll systems, procedures, and relevant policies;
Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure proper reconciliation of payroll-related accounts;
Address payroll-related inquiries and concerns from staff and other stakeholders in a professional and timely manner;
Keep abreast of changes in payroll legislation, tax regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you will need:

A relevant post-matric qualification in Accounting, Payroll, or a related specialist discipline (equivalent to NQF Level 6);
At least two (2) years of experience in payroll administration.

Added advantage:

Relevant working experience in a Higher Education Institution in South Africa;
Professional accreditation by the South African Rewards Association (SARA), Certified Payroll Practitioner (SAPA), or an equivalent payroll/accounting professional body;
Experience using payroll software systems such as ITS, SAP, or PeopleSoft;
Knowledge of South African tax laws, statutory payroll regulations, and employee benefits administration.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines;
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in processing payroll information;
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders;
Ability to work independently as well as within a team-oriented environment.

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