UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC) VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)

LECTURER
Post Number 8027529 (ITS 0460)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> School of Pharmacy
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 28/4/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape is one of the leading institutions for the education of pharmacists in South Africa and the only Pharmacy school in the Western Cape. We are proud of our strong patient and service-orientated education, which builds on a sound scientific base and active research programmes. Pharmacy Practice is a key discipline in our education programme with active involvement within external communities at local and national level and growing practice-related research programmes.
The School of Pharmacy intends to appoint an experienced Academic Pharmacist to complement and enhance its teaching and research effort in Pharmacy Practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

Facilitate learning and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Conduct research and postgraduate supervision.
Contribute to community engagement and outreach.
Manage academic administration.
Actively participate in curriculum development and assessment.

Minimum Requirements

An MSc or MPharm in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
Experience in practice and/or teaching in pharmacy practice.
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist.
Demonstrated competence in facilitating learning at undergraduate level.
Record of research or participation in ongoing research.

Required competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Coaching and mentoring skills.
Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Planning and organising skills.
Time management skills.

Added advantage and preferences:

A PhD in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
A track record of research projects and securing research funding.
Experience in the following key areas would be beneficial: Forensic pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy and medicine management, social pharmacy and public health.
Active collaborations and partnerships within the public and/or private pharmacy environment.

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 and the 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 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 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 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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PROGRAMME OFFICER
Post Number 8034451
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Accounting
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 29/4/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic institution that is cognisant of the volatile, uncertain, complex, ever-changing and challenging global environment. The University actively responds, in critical and creative ways, to the developmental needs of the local, national and international contexts. UWC appreciates the opportunities of the academic project and wishes to build on its history of providing students with an excellent academic experience. The academic project constitutes the core mandate of a university; hence the quality of its teaching, research, community involvement and transformation goals are integral to its success.
The Department of Accounting within the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences, at the University of the Western Cape is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers a three-year degree in accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).
The Department currently has a vacancy for a Thuthuka Programme Officer.  The successful candidate will be expected to make a major contribution in Departmental and Academic Administration as it relates to the Thuthuka programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This would mean working closely with the Departmental Programme officer to align strategies at a project level as well as departmental level.

The successful candidate will be required to perform in the following key areas:
Report writing:
o   Assist with the compiling of reports and providing of statistical information for submission to the Thuthuka Management committee.
Meeting Administration:
o   Arranging meetings between funders and the project team
o   Diarising and creating dates for quarterly meetings, collating information from all stakeholders, arranging logistics.
Marketing:
o   Arranging venues in order to promote the institution and funders at events
o   Arranging Thuthuka and related events
o   Assist with preparing marketing material for the programmes.
Finance & Budget Administration:
o   Assists with procurement and financial administration for the Project
o   Assist with processing orders and preparing documents for payments
o   Assist with preparing payments for bursary recipients (fees, allowances, travel allowances, accommodation)
o   Assist with the procurement of all needs to the project in order to achieve the milestones
o   Assist with preparing payment schedules for funders
Stakeholder Engagement:
o   Liaising with all stakeholder queries (verbal and written)
o   Point of call for stakeholders for daily queries
General Administration:
o   Compiling lists for Thuthuka submissions.
o   Assist with the tracking of student progress for reporting and intervention
o   Assist with travel arrangements, accommodation bookings etc. as requested.
o   Assist with booking and securing venues for meetings, tutorial support, workshops and seminars.
o   Maintain and implement office process and procedures
o   Document management
o   Telephonic communication
o   Written communication
o   Dealing with student queries (verbal and written)

Minimum Requirements
o   A relevant degree (NQF 7) in business/finance/management/education
o   At least 3 years’ relevant administrative experience in a Higher Education environment, preferably on a Thuthuka project or similar initiative.
o   Working knowledge of all university systems.
o   Proven experience in organizing high profile meetings, general meetings and prestigious functions.

Advantageous:
o   Experience in an Accounting accredited department who also has a Thuthuka program
o   Proven experience in working with professional bodies (e.g. SAICA)

Key Competencies:
o   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o   Ability to work efficiently under pressure and without supervision.
o   Ability to use initiative with sound organisational skills.
o   Reporting writing skills

For more information, but not applications, please contact Mrs Bonita Raymond on braymond@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 and the 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 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 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 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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LECTURER - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Post Number 8028547
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Medical Biosciences
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period N/A
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 5/5/2024

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 for developing centres of excellence and 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 of Natural Sciences.
The Department of Medical Biosciences is comprised of the three inter-related disciplines of Physiology, Anatomy and Medical Microbiology, housed within the Faculty of Natural Science. The Department offers service courses to the Faculties of Dentistry, Community and Health Sciences and in the School of Pharmacy at the undergraduate level and across Faculties at the postgraduate level.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Conduct research and publish on a regular basis.
Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
Provide academic leadership and administration.
Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
Participate in community engagement and outreach
Be available to assist students from different educational backgrounds.
Play a role in the administrative activities of the Medical Biosciences Department and Faculty.
Fulfil any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Minimum Requirements

MSc qualification in Human Physiology or related field.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, to competently teach the course content in the field of Human Physiology.
Clear demonstration of the ability, or knowledge of key steps, to conduct research.
Be able to teach specific Human Physiology content across the various modules of MBS.

Required 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.
Planning and organising skills.
Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
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.

Added advantage and preferences:

Clear evidence that the candidate will complete her/his PhD within 4 years of appointment will be an advantage.

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: ACADEMIC
Post Number 8020488 (ITS 0003)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic
Type of Position Fixed Term Contract
Length of Contract Period (Five-year contract with the option of renewal)
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 26/5/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic institution that is cognisant of the volatile, uncertain, complex, ever-changing and challenging global environment. The University actively responds, in critical and creative ways, to the developmental needs of the local, national and international contexts. UWC appreciates the opportunities of the academic project and wishes to build on its history of providing students with an excellent academic experience. The academic project constitutes the core mandate of a university; hence the quality of its teaching, research, community involvement and transformation goals are integral to its success.

The core mandate of a university is located within its academic and research enterprises. At UWC the academic project is managed through seven (7) faculties, as well as a range of Centres, Schools, Institutes and Departments linked to the various faculties and the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic position is responsible for the academic project in Faculties headed by Deans and supported by Deputy Deans, as well as the Directorates, namely Academic Planning Unit, Community Engagement Unit, Centre for Innovative Educations and Communication Technologies (CIECT), and the Directorate of Learning and Teaching for Student Success.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic reports to the Rector and Vice-Chancellor and as a member of the University Executive shares in the responsibility to drive the institution’s strategic direction in line with the Institutional Operating Plan and effective governance.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in higher education who: fosters and supports strategic cross-institutional collaboration, learning and teaching activities, as well as Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact activities; supports and initiates activities in support of the academic development, retention and success of a diverse student body; leads discussions and initiatives in curriculum renewal; will encourage and promote the generation of external income through academic activities; will establish national and international partnering and networks through collaboration; facilitates and delivers on the goals as set out in the University’s Institutional Operating Plan; contributes to the transformational agenda of the University in all areas of responsibility and leads the University’s academic agenda by being responsive to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Minimum Requirements
The applicant must hold a Doctoral degree and be eligible to be appointed at a Professor level, as well as a proven track record of academic excellence, and a well-established publication track record; proven management, leadership and change management skills gained at a senior level in the higher education environment; evidence of international and national partnering relations; experience in managing budgets, projects, funding and grants; demonstrable knowledge in systemic operational matters and governance in Higher Education, as well as challenges faced by universities in South Africa and internationally. Demonstrated experience in fundraising external to the university environment is essential. The applicant must display a good understanding of the integration of various forms of technology into the delivery of programmes and services.

For any further information related to this application, please get in touch with our Executive Director of Human Resources, Meko Ernest Magida, via email at mmagida@uwc.ac.za.

Short-listed candidates must make a presentation to the University community and later participate in an interview process to be conducted by the Senior Appointments Committee of the University Council.

Applications should be submitted online by 26 May 2024.

NB: This is a five-year contract with the possibility of it being extended for a second term.
The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years.
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 and the 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 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 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 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
Post Number 8033828
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Registrar -> Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 21/4/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The primary area of responsibility of the Office of the Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration is information and quality management, paying particular attention to the University’s qualifications
database, inter-institutional agreements, student information systems (SASI) and academic rules. In addition, the office is responsible for communicating academic administration information through official publications, the web and facilitating a comprehensive training programme that equips staff with the necessary systems knowledge and skills to perform their duties.

Reporting to the Manager: Academic Administration Training & Development Unit (AATDU), the successful incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Unit.

Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

Maintenance of inter-institutional agreements database, service level agreements, and data management
Meeting administration
Budget administration and procurement of consumables, university calendars, raise orders on financial system, receive orders and processing of orders for payment, inventory and asset management
Event management (organise events, workshops, marketing activities of the Deputy Registrar’s line)
Enquiry Management, internal and external client liaison
General office administration including liaising with service providers, e.g. Technical Services, Audio Visual Services, Venue Management, etc.
Assist with key academic administration processes such as registration planning
Assist with ad-hoc duties and tasks as assigned by the Deputy Registrar and Manager: AATDU.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification
At least three years relevant experience in academic administration

Required Competencies:

Basic knowledge of university systems (including financial system and student administration systems)
Strong interpersonal skills
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong planning, organising and time management 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 and the 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 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 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 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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LECTURER NGAP
Post Number ng21
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Library and Information Science
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 26/5/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (NGAP)
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
LECTURER

Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is implementing the ninth phase of the ‘New Generation of Academics Programme’ (nGAP) of the ‘Staffing South African Universities’ Framework. nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme consists of a 6-year development programme, including short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will increase to a full load within the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities and levels. Applicable support will be provided by an appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems, while progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. As this is a partnership between the Department and UWC, successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department.

Responsibilities will include:

Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
Willingness to learn and use new teaching technologies, and work in an online environment;
Supervision of Honours research projects and co-supervision of MA theses;
Developing their own research and publications profile;
Contributing to departmental academic administration.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 70% for the Master's degree in Library & Information Studies, or a closely related field;
Demonstrated experience in facilitating inspirational and transformative student learning experiences,
Demonstrated experience as a lecturer, graduate lecturing assistant/teaching assistant, or tutor some peer-reviewed scholarly publications/or evidence of manuscript/s submitted for publication consideration.

Added advantages include:

The ability to teach information literacy, and assist with the supervision of postgraduate theses.
Expertise in the field of critical theory, information services, document description, ICTs, Research Methods, Open Scholarship, Digital Curation and Data research management would be a strong recommendation.

Additional requirements for all positions include:

Communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Planning and organising skills

The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is a key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree.

For further information about the position (but not applications), please contact Dr Lizette King via email at lking@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 and the 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 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 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 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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