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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC) VACANCIES
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Post Number 8033673 (ITS C006)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Children, Families and Society (CISCFS)
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 13/2/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its ongoing contributions to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans, while developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research, and overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. The post requires the incumbent to develop, grow, and drive the field of family science at UWC, which is nationally and internationally recognised. The CISCFS is UWC’s interdisciplinary hub advancing the science and practice of family wellbeing. The CISCFS offers a Postgraduate Diploma, a Masters by full-thesis and a PhD, all in Child and Family Studies, drawing from multiple disciplines (social work, psychology, law, education) with approximately 100 students across programmes. Our graduate success is evidenced in 100+ Masters graduates since 2008, 25 PhD graduates since 2016, demonstrating consistent throughput. The staff in the CISCFS have partnerships locally, nationally and internationally.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
• Learning and Teaching: Facilitate learning and teaching at postgraduate levels in the CISCFS; undertake curriculum development, innovation and assessment; contribute to cross-faculty teaching; design short courses/professional training in family research and practice.
• Research leadership: Set the research intention for CISCFS; conduct research and publish in the field of family studies; provide mentorship and guidance in the delivery of research methods in families in diverse contexts; responsible for securing funding or third-stream income; build winning proposals; run the projects on time, on budget, to spec; Supervise Honours/Master’s/PhD to completion; mentor postdocs and early-career academics.
• Community Engagement: Undertake community engagement and outreach.
• Centre leadership and stewardship: Strategic planning, people management, budgets, compliance, M&E, and reporting.
• Stakeholder & policy engagement: Translate evidence into action: policy briefs, roundtables, implementation guidance, media.
• Knowledge translation: Open science practices, data governance, and impactful dissemination.
Minimum Requirements
• PhD in Family Studies/Child & Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or closely related field.
• Demonstrable expertise in the study of the family or aspects of the family.
• Track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in family research.
• Successful postgraduate supervision to completion.
• Grant success (PI/Co-I on externally funded projects).
• 5+ years in a higher education institution or research institute
• Evidence of national standing and emerging international networks.
• Evidence of community engagement.
Added advantage
• NRF rating.
• Leadership of a centre/programme or large consortium.
• Policy advisory experience.
• Strengths in impact evaluation, causal inference, implementation science, or advanced qualitative approaches.
• African regional collaborations.
Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student-focused approach
• High-quality supervision skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
• Data-literate, open-science friendly, and tech-savvy.
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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 8021910 (0321) (ITS C774)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Sport, Recreation & Exercise Science (SRES)
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 13/2/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. The post requires the incumbent to develop, grow and drive Sport Science/Biokinetics related initiatives at UWC that are nationally and internationally recognised. The department offers the following accredited programmes: Bachelor of Arts in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sport and Exercise Science (with Sport Conditioning, and Community Health Promotion through Sport options), Bachelor of Science Honours in Biokinetics, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biokinetics, Master of Arts in Biokinetics, Master of Science in Biokinetics, Master of Arts in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, Doctor of Philosophy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the SRES department.
• Conduct research and publish in the field of Sport Sciences.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach.
• Provide academic leadership.
• Responsible for application and securing research grants and/or third-stream income.
Minimum Requirements
• PhD or equivalent, in Sport Sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, in the field of Sport Sciences.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Sports Sciences.
• A record of successful Masters supervision and evidence of at least current PhD supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education institution.
Added advantage
• NRF rating.
Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Language of instruction of the institution).
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a culturally diverse environment.
• Student focused approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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 8021910 (0321) (ITS C774)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Sport, Recreation & Exercise Science (SRES)
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 13/2/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. The post requires the incumbent to develop, grow and drive Sport Science/Biokinetics related initiatives at UWC that are nationally and internationally recognised. The department offers the following accredited programmes: Bachelor of Arts in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sport and Exercise Science (with Sport Conditioning, and Community Health Promotion through Sport options), Bachelor of Science Honours in Biokinetics, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biokinetics, Master of Arts in Biokinetics, Master of Science in Biokinetics, Master of Arts in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, Doctor of Philosophy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the SRES department.
• Conduct research and publish in the field of Sport Sciences.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach.
• Provide academic leadership.
• Responsible for application and securing research grants and/or third-stream income.
Minimum Requirements
• PhD or equivalent, in Sport Sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, in the field of Sport Sciences.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Sports Sciences.
• A record of successful Masters supervision and evidence of at least current PhD supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education institution.
Added advantage
• NRF rating.
Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Language of instruction of the institution).
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a culturally diverse environment.
• Student focused approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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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COORDINATOR: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Post Number 1131
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Rectorate -> International Relations
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 25/1/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape is a research-intensive, learning and teaching African university with a legacy of social justice, community engagement and knowledge production for the greater global good. UWC enjoys an excellent international reputation with a number of its UWC programmes commanding worldwide recognition. It has achieved this by fostering strategic international partnerships with universities that share its values of equity, excellence and mutual respect, and by encouraging academics and students to participate in joint research, collaborative teaching and exchange programmes. Students and visiting international academics gain a vital educational experience in an institution aware of its mandate of producing scholarly excellence with a social justice orientation in service of humanity.
The UWC International Relations office is responsible for promoting and supporting the establishment of scholarly international relations for the university. IRO provides a liaison and facilitation service for advancing strategic partnerships for the university. Part of the UWC International Relations office’s focus is on promoting capacity-building opportunities through international mobility for staff and students. The IRO can be consulted on establishing international partnerships and connecting with networks and mobility opportunities for staff and students.
The IRO has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who will be reporting to the Director: International Relations. The Coordinator: International Relations supports the efforts of UWC’s Internationalisation Project by providing integrated coordination and administration related to the Internationalisation Project.
The key performance areas of the incumbent include the following:
- External/internal liaison in line with providing an excellent client service.
- Work with the Director to develop a comprehensive portfolio of international capacity development programmes and
- Work packages in line with UWC’s strategic direction and needs.
- Coordinate and facilitate student exchange and study abroad programmes.
- Coordinate Internationalisation at Home and Internationalisation of the Curriculum activities.
- Liaison of the partnerships across networks.
- Support the Directorate, in taking responsibility for the coordination of international projects and staff and student exchange
- Coordination of International Relation’s office administration inclusive of Project Administration.
- Arrange activities in support of the programme & project objectives.
- Ensure that financial obligations are adhered to for project and exchange student coordination.
- Report generation.
- Collating information and providing feedback as required.
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification at an NQF Level 7
- 5 years’ relevant experience working within the Higher Education sector
- 3 years of the 5 years should be of the International and African Higher Education sector
Added advantage:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a sub Saharan African language in addition to the South African languages.
Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):
- Ability to work independently and ability to use his/her own initiative to resolve problems and to be pro-active to get things done.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a team and work under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail and deadlines.
- Understanding of protocols when dealing with high-level international guests.
- Financial coordination and project management skills.
- Ability to deal with conflict.
- Working knowledge of MS WORD, MS EXCEL and MS PowerPoint.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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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COORDINATOR: SOUTHERN AFRICAN NORDIC CENTRE (SANORD) - 3 YEAR CONTRACT POSITION
Post Number 8031795 (ITS Post number to be confirmed)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Rectorate -> International Relations
Type of Position Fixed Term Contract
Length of Contract Period 3 Year contract position
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 25/1/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) is a non-profit organisation and is committed to advancing strategic, multilateral academic networking and collaboration between Southern African and Nordic institutions of higher education and research, as they seek to address new local and global challenges of innovation and development. The SANORD Central Office (SCO) is based at UWC.
The role of the Coordinator provides administrative and scholarly support to the Director: SANORD and the office. The Coordinator will assist with the effective flow of tasks within SANORD Office to provide professional advanced support and deliver a seamless and integrated service to the SANORD membership.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
- Coordinate and implement the operations of the SANORD Central Office (SCO)
- Develop strategic plans and a business framework for SANORD operations
- Coordinate and implement SANORD’s information activities and on-going communication including the web portal and the newsletter, as well as contact between the SCO, the member institutions and the board.
- Coordinate and implement the secretarial duties of SANORD like minute taking, report writing, and research as deemed appropriate by the SANORD Board
- Assist in the planning of the SANORD academic activities, such as symposiums and conferences
- Coordinate the activities and projects related to the SANORD working groups or governance structures
- Assist with research as required by the SANORD Board
- Assist with Budget planning and monitoring
- Carry out other activities deemed appropriate by the SANORD Board and SANORD Director
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience):
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification at an NQF Level 7
- 5 years’ relevant experience working within the Higher Education sector
- 3 years’ relevant experience of the International and African Higher Education sector
- Demonstrate professional and effective leadership, communication, cooperation and organisational skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage SANORD projects efficiently and effectively
- Relational skills that enhance diversity and inclusion
- Work requires domestic and international travelling
- Knowledge of the international framework for sustainable development and/or international higher education and science policy is an asset
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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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APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Post Number 5380
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> ICS Department -> Applications Development and Support
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 13/2/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The UWC’s Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University’s strategic goals and objectives. ICS, in line with growing its capability and supporting the Digital Transformation Strategy of UWC, offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Support Administrator in the ICS Applications Development and Support unit.
To be part of a team responsible for the analysis, design, build, test, deployment and customisation of bespoke as well commercial applications. The incumbent will further be responsible for providing maintenance and support in respect of these applications.
The key role and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Education requirements:
Minimum Working Experience
Minimum Technical Experience
Competencies
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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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APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Post Number 5380
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> ICS Department -> Applications Development and Support
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 13/2/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The UWC’s Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University’s strategic goals and objectives. ICS, in line with growing its capability and supporting the Digital Transformation Strategy of UWC, offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Support Administrator in the ICS Applications Development and Support unit.
To be part of a team responsible for the analysis, design, build, test, deployment and customisation of bespoke as well commercial applications. The incumbent will further be responsible for providing maintenance and support in respect of these applications.
The key role and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Participate in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) phases especially solution design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of applications and solutions
- Design, develop, maintain, and support existing and new applications and solutions based on business requirements.
- Ensure that solutions and enhancements comply with guidelines and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership while responsible for development and implementation of standards to deliver high quality software.
- Training and mentorship of junior developers where applicable
- Authoring of written documentation to support developed solutions
- Work in collaboration with the various ICS units, particularly the ICS Project Management Office, Infrastructure & Operations team and Application Development teams, towards the successful delivery of various projects
- Estimate the efforts involved for development and implementation and prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as required
- Provide 2nd and 3rd line incident resolution
- Identify, report and manage issues and risks to applications and solutions
- Review and report on performance, stability, and health of applications and solutions
- Identify new and emerging technologies and products based on own area of expertise
- Development of personal skill set in-line with industry trends to meet institution’s objectives
Education requirements:
- Matric (NQF4)
- Degree or 3 Year Diploma in Information Systems
Minimum Working Experience
- 5 Years’ experience as a Software Developer dealing with Microsoft technologies specifically .Net.
- Demonstrable experience within a structured software development environment.
Minimum Technical Experience
- Proven ability to lead a small development team
- Ability to multitask and be involved in several different concurrent activities
- Understanding of SOLID Object-Oriented Design Principles
- Experience with back-end and front-end development with Microsoft .NET Framework
- Developing ASP.NET MVC web applications using C#, .Net Framework and/or .Net Core, AJAX, Angular, JavaScript, CSS and BootStrap
- Experience with SOAP/REST API and Web Services
- Solid experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, and views on Sql Server and Oracle PL/SQL
- Experience using Azure Devops CI/CD methodologies
- Understanding of unit, integration, regression and system testing
- Familiarity with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Understanding of Waterfall, Agile and DevOps CI/CD development methodologies
- Knowledgeable and passionate for all things digital
- Sql Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Power BI Reporting
- Data modelling and cataloguing
- Cloud technologies
Competencies
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work in a team
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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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DIRECTOR: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Post Number 4089
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential Services
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 30/1/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
Development and Support (SDS), Residential Services plays a pivotal role in creating a holistic and enabling environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Residential Services is committed to fostering a value-driven, student-centred culture that enhances the living-learning experience for all residents. The department oversees the strategic and operational management of three key sections, namely, Student Housing, Administration & Placement, and Reslife.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Student Development and Support, the Director: Residential Services will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all residence-related functions across the University. The successful candidate will be expected to implement the integrated talent management framework, including the performance development processes, and the responsibilities listed below:
1. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a comprehensive residence management and student accommodation strategy aligned with UWC’s mission and strategic goals.
- Establish and maintain policies, standards, and systems for effective residence management.
- Drive programmes that enhance student satisfaction, retention, and overall success.
- Oversee the allocation, occupancy, and maintenance of student residences.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Manage residence applications, fee collection, and student accommodation records efficiently.
- Promote a supportive and inclusive residential environment that facilitates academic and personal growth.
- Collaborate with student support services to deliver residence life programmes and wellness initiatives.
- Uphold a fair and consistent residence code of conduct and disciplinary framework.
- Partner with Infrastructure Development and other stakeholders on renovations, upgrades, and new residence projects.
- Facilitate preventative maintenance programmes and utilities management to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the departmental budget.
- Ensure sound financial management, accountability, and cost-effectiveness in residence operations.
- Identify and pursue revenue-generating opportunities.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies, including safety, emergency preparedness, and facility integrity.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
- Strengthen partnerships with students, parents, internal departments, and external service providers.
- Engage with private accommodation providers to expand student housing opportunities.
- Represent the University and department on relevant committees and forums
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification (NQF Level 9).
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience at a managerial level in student residential accommodation, residence administration, or a related environment.
- Experience in higher education or a multi-campus environment.
- Knowledge of South African legislation governing student housing, health, and safety.
- Additional training or certification in property, facilities, or project management.
Competencies:
- Strategic Leadership.
- Digital Acumen
- Financial Acumen
- Student-Centred Approach
- Collaboration
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Change facilitation
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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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SPECIALIST: INVESTMENT & COMMERCIALISATION (TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE)
Post Number ITS: SE66
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Technology Transfer Office
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 25/1/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC)’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) sits within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation portfolio. Key functions of the TTO are to (1) raise awareness of the national legislation on Intellectual Property (IP), UWC Research and IP Policy, and the value of protecting IP (2) manage IP disclosures and protection (3) support and facilitate the protection and commercialisation of UWC’s IP and (4) promote a culture of innovation.
The UWC TTO is looking for an individual to join our team who has the appropriate knowledge, skills, competencies and passion for commercialisation of UWC’s Intellectual Property and Innovations and is keen to be involved in the various aspects and processes of getting university-based research outputs to social and/or economic markets.
Reporting to the TTO Manager, the role of the Technology Transfer Specialist: Investment & Commercialisation involves developing strong relationships with UWC’s researchers, as well as with industrial, commercial and other innovation partners, in order to identify, develop, market and transfer UWC’s intellectual property into use in society.
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key areas:
- Engaging with UWC researchers to identify innovative technologies/solutions
- Undertaking IP & Innovation Evaluation to assess the potential of these innovations
- Developing and implementing commercialisation and/or innovation development strategies for these innovations and guiding TT Project managers when necessary
- Assisting UWC researchers with innovation funding applications or business plans for innovation development and sourcing investment
- Identifying and managing partnerships with commercialisation partners and relevant stakeholders for specific commercialisation opportunities
- Managing technology transfer projects from proof of concept through to commercialisation.
- Managing of innovation funding programmes (e.g. Seed Funding)
- Promoting and representing the UWC’s technology transfer function to internal and external stakeholders, including training and awareness events
- Providing general support with TTO operations and activities as well as specific TTO-led initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:(Qualification & Experience)
- Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification at NQF8 in a relevant Science, Engineering, Technology or Business discipline
- 5-7 years of experience in a Research Institution Technology Transfer or Innovation environment, preferably in research commercialization or business development or technology entrepreneurship
- 3 years of the 5 years’ experience should include project management and new product/innovation/business development/technology entrepreneurship
- 2 years of the 5 years should include postgraduate research or other relevant work experience
Added Advantage:
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification at NQF9 in a relevant Science, Engineering, Technology or Business discipline
- A recognised business/finance qualification(s)
- 5 years of experience in Technology Transfer or Innovation environment, preferably in research commercialization or business development
- 5 years of experience in project management and new product/innovation/business development
- 3 years of experience in business/finance
Required competencies: (skills, knowledge, and behavioural attributes)
- Sound knowledge of research-related agreements managed by universities
- Sound knowledge of university research environment, including relevant legislation and policies
- Knowledge of sponsored research contract administration
- Managerial and project management skills
- Excellent communication skills in English – written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a customer-focused service environment
For further information on the UWC TTO (not application), please contact the Technology Transfer Director, Dr Ana Casanueva at +27 21 959 3138 or acasanueva@uwc.ac.za
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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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