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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)
 
 
 
SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/HEAD CLINICAL UNIT: ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Post Number A401 (8027381)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Maxillofacial and Oral Department
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Mitchells Plain Campus - WC ZA
Tygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 26/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Teaching & Learning, service rendering and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates with excellent records for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.
 
Responsibilities will include:
•    Rendering an Anaesthetic and Sedation service on the combined platform (this would include pre-operative examination of patients, intra-operative management of patients, post-operative patient care and intensive patient care, as well as normal working hours and         overtime duties as per departmental roster),
•    Teaching, learning and training on the combined platform, i.e. appropriate training, supervision and general teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students, 
•    Active participation in research and produce publications,
•    Administrative duties related to the post,
•    Management of anaesthesiology and sedation at the University of the Western Cape,
•    Active collaboration with academic anaesthesiology departments in the Western Cape, 
•    Community engagement.
The following would enhance an application (at each of the above levels): 
•    Leadership and management experience,
•    Experience in maxillo-facial and dental related anaesthesiology and sedation,
•    Experience in managing difficult airways,
•    Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,
•    Research experience,
•    Ability to work in a team,
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills, 
•    Computer literacy.
 
Minimum Requirements

Appointment to this position requires the following:
•    A MBChB or equivalent, 
•    A MMed (Anaesthesiology) or FCA or equivalent qualification,
•    A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Anaesthesiology,
•    Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology is a prerequisite.
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
Senior Lecturer:
•    A PhD in the field of Anaesthesiology/sedation is recommended, 
•    Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department’s academic objectives,
•    An acceptable research and publications record.
Associate Professor:
•    A PhD in the field of Anaesthesiology/sedation is recommended, 
•    A substantial research and publications record,
•    Demonstrated academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Faculty’s academic objectives,
•    An acceptable research and publications record,
•    Evidence of successful post graduate supervision of Masters Students.
 
 
For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Dr. N. Behardien on tel.no. (021) 937 3087 or e-mail nbehardien@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.
 
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 LECTURER
Post Number 8024888
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 30/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape 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 Faculty of Education has a long history of productive engagement with the key issues facing education in South Africa. We offer innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and run large postgraduate programmes in various disciplines in education. 
 
The School of Science and Mathematics Education (SSME), well-known for its research in Mathematics and Science education, invites applications for the post of Associate Lecturer in the field of Mathematics and Science Education with specialisation in the Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) phase teaching.
 
SSME seeks to appoint an academic who will teach Mathematics Education, participate in and substantially contribute to research and development work; and be involved in related Mathematics projects.
 
Minimum Requirements


  • An Honours Degree in Mathematics Education with a deeper / wider understanding of of issues related to the learning and teaching of mathematics in the Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) Phase/s.
  • Evidence of advanced progress in completing a Masters degree in Mathematic Education is required.
  • An undergraduate qualification with at least pure Mathematics (NQF level 6)
  • Experience in teaching Mathematics at tertiary level or in the Senior Phase (Grades 7-9) & FET Phase (Grades 10-12)
Recommendations / Added Advantages:
  • Experience in the development of teaching and learning materials 
  • Experience in online and blended teaching approaches at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Evidence of working with e-learning platforms and technology to teach, communicate with students and assess their learning

For further information about this position (but not applications), please contact the HOD, Dr Bruce May via email at bmay@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.
 
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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ADMINISTRATOR: RESOURCE CENTRE
Post Number 9085
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Dean's Office: Education
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 26/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Education has a long history of productive engagement with the key issues facing education in South Africa. We offer innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and run large postgraduate programmes in various disciplines in education. Our dedication to improving the education system has led to engagement with schools in research and school improvement projects.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Administrator of the Faculty of Education Resource Centre to service and manage the diverse information needs of the academic and student community by coordinating a variety of professional services in support of the teaching, learning, research and scholarship of engagement for societal impact in the Faculty. The job aims to embed resource centre services into the faculty programmes. The incumbent will report to the Deputy Dean: Research & Postgraduate Studies.
 
Key Performance Areas:
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
  • Oversee the resource centre resources, activities and usage;
  • Coordinate appointment and allocation of new tutors;
  • Liaison between faculty and workstudy program;
  • Financial administration, including budget control and procurement;
  • Provide academic support to the students in line with departmental goals;
  • Assist in developing and creating innovative academic support resources;
  • Facilitate relevant academic support training or workshops for tutors and CALT Centre;
  • Assist in monitoring tutors' performance;
  • Assist with compiling written operational and evaluation reports on academic support, resource centre and CALT activities;
  • Control, monitor and reporting of specific budgets: Postgraduate Resource Centre, Tutor & CALT;
  • Document collection, filing and uploading of documents;
  • Record keeping;
  • Project Administration.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Matric/ Grade 12 and at least a relevant post-matric qualification at NQF6;
  • At least 5 years’ experience working in the Resource Centre environment in Higher Education;
  • Experience in financial administration and project administration;
  • Computer Literacy including proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
 
Competencies Required:
  • Good interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills;
  • Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills;
  • Ability to facilitate group training;
  • Report writing;
  • Strong leadership and computer literacy skills;
  • Ability to take initiative and to work independently;
  • 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.
 
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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​LECTURER
Post Number 9084
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Language Education
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 4/6/2025

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 Language Education Department seeks to advance the Faculty of Education’s commitment to research-driven service to the basic education (school) sector via the promotion of multilingual, dialogical and decolonising approaches to language teacher education.
The Department invites applications for the post of Lecturer in Language Education with respect to Afrikaans and English.
 
The successful candidate will be required to contribute to and strengthen the following academic activities:
  • Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, particularly in teaching Afrikaans and English Language and Literacy in our Foundation Phase programme 
  • Conduct research and publish in the field of language education 
  • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
  • Undertake curriculum development and assessment
  • Community engagement and outreach
  • Administration and serving on institutional committees
  • Engage in national and international networks
 
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A Master’s qualification in Language Education
  • Advanced proficiency in Afrikaans and English teaching, both spoken and written
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Afrikaans and English for Foundation Phase teacher development in Higher Education
  • At least a successful research publication of a book chapter/paper in a conference proceeding
 
The following would be added advantages and/or recommendations:
  • A PhD qualification in Language Education
  • Evidence of scholarly/research activity in Language Education
 
Competencies required:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English 
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
  • Student-focused approach
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • 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
 
 
For further information regarding this position (but not applications), please contact the HoD, Prof Ayub Sheik, email asheik@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.
 
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 LECTURE X2
Post Number A 829 (437) and A831(433)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Computer Science
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period N/A 
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 31/5/2025

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. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for its proud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.
The Department of Computer Science has initiated strong Teaching, Research and Postgraduate Programmes in the fields of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). These include:
  • Internet-of-Things (IoT): Static, Mobile and Airborne IoT networks
  • Data Science: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics
  • Data Engineering: Cloud/Fog Computing, High Performance Computing (HPC) and Big Data Technologies
  • Immersive Technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR)
  • Knowledge Representation: Ontology Engineering, and
  • Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Policies, Cybersecurity Protocols, Cybersecurity Platforms and Cybersecurity  Architectures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
  • Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Computer Science department
  • Conduct research and publish in one or more fields of 4IR
  • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
  • Undertake curriculum development and assessment
  • Undertake community engagement and outreach
  • Provide academic leadership
  • Secure funding or third-stream income
  • Perform management tasks
 
Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements for the post of Associate Professor:
  • A PhD in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
  • Experience in teaching core undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science courses.
  • A track record of producing quality peer-reviewed DHET-accredited publications in journals and conferences proceedings, and research in one or more of the 4IR fields.
  • Successful postgraduate research supervision to completion at all the levels.
  • Evidence of national standing in Computer Science.
  • Evidence of leadership experience.
  • Evidence of the ability to engage and collaborate with peers and colleagues.
  • Involvement with professional and academic associations.
  • Evidence of secured research funding.
Added advantages for the appointment at Associate Professor:
  • Evidence of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.
  • An NRF rating.
 
Minimum Requirements for the post of Senior Lecturer:
  • A PhD in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
  • Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science courses.
  • A track record of producing quality peer-reviewed DHET-accredited publications in journals and conferences proceedings, and research in one or more of the 4IR fields.
  • Successful postgraduate supervision at the Honours and Masters level.
  • Evidence of initiating community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.
Added advantages for the appointment at Senior Lecturer level:
  • ​​​​​​​Evidence of secured research funding.
  • ​​​​​​​Successful postgraduate research supervision or co-supervision at PhD level.
  • An NRF rating.
  • ​​​​​​​Involvement with professional and academic associations.

 
Information about the Department is available at https://cs.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.
 
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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