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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)
FACULTY OFFICER
Post Number C812
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Dean's Office: Community & Health Sciences
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Bellville Medical Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 23/10/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is situated on two campuses namely; Main campus and Bellville campus. The Faculty is one of the leading institutions for the education of health sciences professionals in South Africa. The Faculty offers professional qualifications in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Service Professions, Community Development, Inter-Professional Education, Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Children Families and Society (CISCFS), Complementary Medicine, Public Health and Biokinetics.
We currently have a position available for an experienced academic administrator to work in the faculty office with a focus on clinical and community engagement and transport. The incumbent will report to the Faculty Manager and work closely with the Deputy Dean of Clinical & Community Engagement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for and not limited to:
Clinical and Community Engagement
• Assist the Deputy Dean to conduct needs analysis in the community.
• Plan and coordinate community engagement activities (i.e. faculty outreach programmes) by ensuring that all tasks leading up to the outreach are executed accordingly.
• Assist with data collection (i.e. surveys) at outreach programmes for analysis purposes.
• Organise stakeholder meetings with relevant partners where clinical and community engagement is concerned.
• Function as a committee officer at selected faculty meetings including agenda compilation and minute taking.
• Collate and compile clinical placement timetables for undergraduate programmes.
• Ensure all outreach activities follow relevant health laws, ethical guidelines, and cultural sensitivities.
• Assist with stock taking activities with reference to faculty related equipment and material
Finance Administration
• Obtain quotations from vendors where applicable.
• Create purchase orders for payment purposes.
• Monitor budget for outreaches, transport, and wellness centres.
• Report on expenditures for wellness centres, clinical engagement, and transport.
Transport Administration
• Monitor faculty vehicle usage.
• Record and monitor faculty vehicle related expenses (i.e. fuel, maintenance, insurance claims, etc).
• Plan and coordinate transport booking requests for community engagements and clinical placements in the faculty.
• Ensure compliance and policy adherence to faculty vehicle usage.
General Administration
• Manage online document repository
• Act as driver where necessary.
Minimum Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) with at least 3 years in higher education academic administration experience.
• Clinical placement and Community engagement experience.
• Working knowledge and or experience of a Student Enrolment Management System.
• Excellent office management, record keeping, data capturing, reporting and minute taking skills.
• Excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in MS office (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Teams) and Google suite (Mail, Meets, Drive) applications.
• A valid driver’s license older than two (2) 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 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.
FACULTY OFFICER
Post Number C057
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Dean's Office: Community & Health Sciences
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Bellville Medical Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 23/10/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is situated on two campuses namely; Main campus and Bellville campus. The Faculty is one of the leading institutions for the education of community and health sciences professionals in South Africa. The Faculty offers professional qualifications in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Community Development, Inter-professional Education, Interdisciplinary Studies of Children Families and Society (CISCFS), Complementary Medicine, Public Health and Biokinetics.
We currently have a position available for an experienced administrator at our Faculty office to be responsible for the Faculty’s recruitment drives and open days, Deans annual awards ceremony, Faculty’s orientation programmes, provide PR support to faculty’s community outreach programmes, public relations, marketing, events, and related administration. The incumbent will also liaise regularly with the Faculty Manager, departments, staff members, students, faculties, tertiary institutions and external organisations.
Applicants who meet the below criteria, are invited to apply for this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for and not limited to:
External Relations
• Compile and distribute annual faculty newsletters and reports.
• Communicate with external partners, agencies, donors, and vendors regarding partnership opportunities towards faculty events and projects.
• Track media coverage, analyze public sentiment, and prepare regular public relations reports for the faculty’s outreach and specific programmes.
• Design and execute publicity strategies and promotional campaigns to raise brand awareness for the faculty.
Marketing and Event Management
• Write and prepare promotional materials, (i.e. brochures, pamphlets, posters, etc) towards specific faculty events and outreach programmes.
• Coordinate and attend the faculty’s promotional events and outreach programmes.
• Regular monitoring and updating of faculty website and social media platforms (i.e. TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc) with content following events.
• Monitor campaign performance using analytic tools for marketing insights and decision-making purposes.
Finance Administration
• Obtain quotations from vendors where applicable.
• Create purchase orders for payment purposes.
• Report and monitor expenditures from marketing budget entity.
• Supporting and assisting with fundraising initiatives driven by the Faculty.
Minimum Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field and at least three years’ experience in Marketing.
• Expertise in MS office (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Teams) and Google suite (Mail, Meets, Drive) applications.
• Excellent office management, agenda compilation and minute taking and report writing skills.
• Experience with content creation and the ability to use digital media electronic tools for effective communication.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver’s license older than two (2) years.
Added Advantages
• Experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Working knowledge and or experience of a Student Enrolment Management System.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and without supervision.
• Experience in using AI, Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc).
• A submission of a portfolio of evidence in drafting newsletters, annual reports and organising events.
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.
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 23/10/2026
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.
- Implement the integrated talent management framework, including performance development and culture within the department.
2. Residence and Operational Management
- 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.
3. Student Development and Support
- 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.
4. Infrastructure and Facilities Management
- 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.
5. Financial Management
- Develop, implement, and monitor the departmental budget.
- Ensure sound financial management, accountability, and cost-effectiveness in residence operations.
- Identify and pursue revenue-generating opportunities.
6. Risk Management and Compliance
- Implement risk mitigation strategies, including safety, emergency preparedness, and facility integrity.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
- 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
- Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification (NQF 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.
SENIOR LECTURER
Post Number 8022144
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Linguistics
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 30/10/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
SENIOR LECTURER: LINGUISTICS
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
The Department of Linguistics has a vacancy for a suitably qualified candidate for the post of Senior Lecturer in multilingualism, sociolinguistics, systemic functional linguistics, formal/theoretical linguistics, forensic linguistics, communication, (critical) media studies, social semiotics and multimodality, literacy and critical discourse analysis. The Department of Linguistics seeks to appoint an individual whose strength and research is in systemic functional linguistics, semiotics, descriptive linguistics and/or formal/theoretical linguistics. In addition, the candidate is expected to teach at the undergrad and post-grad levels as well as supervise at the postgraduate level. In addition to this, conduct research that contributes to research in established and emerging areas of the Department’s interests.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the above-mentioned areas of need, and provide leadership and innovation in learning and teaching.
- Leverage their research standing to enhance the profile of the department in relevant academic networks.
- Supervise postgraduate students in the above-mentioned areas of need and mentor students.
- Demonstrated involvement in programme coordination or departmental administration.
- Representation on Faculty and/or institutional committee.
- Evidence of meaningful, sustained involvement in community engagement initiatives, such as leading or co-leading service-learning, public sector partnerships, or policy-relevant projects. Clear integration of community engagement with academic expertise.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics, or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Evidence of curriculum design or significant teaching innovation including the planning and delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate modules. Use of inclusive pedagogical practices informed by student and peer feedback.
- Minimum of 4 accredited discipline-recognised research outputs, including creative or practice-based work where applicable.
- Supervision to completion of at least 2 (two) Master’s or 6 (six) Honours students as main supervisor, or supervision equivalencies as determined by faculties.
- Knowledge of developments in contemporary communication and media and ability to use relevant online learning management systems.
- Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages (this includes Afrikaans).
Recommendations/Added advantages:
- NRF (National Research Foundation) rating.
- National and/or international standing and appropriate in research, teaching, supervision, mentoring early career academics and community engagement.
- Ability to attract or source national or international grant funding.
- Demonstrated active and sustained engagement in academic or professional communities beyond the institution. Involvement should include membership and meaningful participation in scholarly or professional associations, regular contribution to editorial processes, peer review, or leadership in discipline-based networks or working groups.
- Developing leadership roles, such as convening panels, organising academic events, or coordinating scholarly collaborations.
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.
LECTURER
Post Number C714
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Department of Social Service Professions
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 23/10/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Department of Social Service Professions, seated in the Community and Health Sciences Faculty, is committed to excellence in education, practice and research. Currently, the department offers degree programmes for two Social Service Professions (Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978 as amended in 1998), namely the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Bachelor of Community Development (BCD). Both professions are practice-based and academic disciplines requiring interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and work (International Federation of Social Work & International Association of Schools of Social Work, 2014). As such the BSW and BCD programmes work closely together.
The department has a vacant lecturer position in the BSW degree programme. The social work profession values indigenous theories and knowledge, and is therefore context-specific – embracing a bottom-up approach. The mandate of social work is to engage individuals, groups and communities in their natural environment, including those systems, legislation and policies that impact wellbeing. An important feature of the profession is that value is placed on working with rather for people through empowerment to increase hope, self-esteem, and the ability to challenge and address oppression and structural sources of injustices. The work within the department is guided by principles of respect for the inherent worth and dignity of human beings, doing no harm, respect for diversity and upholding human rights and social justice.
The successful candidate will be expected to join the programme on 1 January 2027.
The successful candidate will have the following key performance areas and responsibilities:
• Facilitate excellent learning and teaching through lecturing a combination of lectures, seminar courses and workshops, and following a student-centred approach to learning and teaching
• Facilitate and coordinate fieldwork
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Portray a commitment to high-quality research.
• Engage in academic administration and leadership (i.e., module and programme specific administration and representation of the Department on committees).
• Engage in the scholarship of social work and contribute to social work practice through publications, presentations, research and community engagement activities.
Minimum Requirements
• A Master’s degree in social work (MSW), with active enrolment in a PhD programme
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate level
• Experience in research supervision on the fourth year-level (Honours)
• A minimum of 1 peer-reviewed or accredited publication
• Evidence of ongoing research
• Five years’ experience in the practice of social work
• Proof of registration at the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Experience in academic administration
• Evidence of early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks
Added advantages
• Experience in fieldwork placements and/or supervision
• Experience in modern e-learning technologies
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, online platforms: Google Meet, Teams, Zoom, etc.)
Required Competencies:
• Client / student service and support
• Building interpersonal relationships
• Teamwork / collaboration
• Conceptual and analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Planning and organising / work management
• University awareness
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.
GENERAL ASSISTANT: ASSET MOVER
Post Number 5392
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Postal Service
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 13/10/2026
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 University of the Western Cape seeks to appoint a General Assistant Asset mover to form part of the Assets Department, reporting to the Manager: Postal , Assets, Insurance and Transport.
The Job Role includes:
- Moving furniture / goods on and off campus
- Packing & arranging as per function’s requirements e.g. graduations, exam venues
- Moving assets inter-department and to and from the Assets storeroom
- Checking the store room for stock keeping
- Reporting to leadership any hazardous / defective matters
- On-loading and off-loading of assets onto and from vehicle
- Complete daily vehicle check sheet
- Reporting on defects, incidents/accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes
- Keeping vehicles neat and tidy
- Assisting with functions in the Main Hall
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (National Senior certificate)
- Valid code 10 driver’s license
- Valid PrDP
- At least two years' driving experience
- 2 years relevant experience
Skills and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically fit to move assets and equipment
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.
LECTURER
Post Number 8027619
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Geography, Environmental Studies & Tourism
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 29/10/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES (GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & TOURISM)
Lecturer in Critical Human Geography
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.
The Department of Geography, Environmental Studies & Tourism wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Critical Human Geography. We seek a highly motivated scholar from any subfield of Critical Human Geography, who has expertise in critical philosophy and theory of geography.
Applicants should be able to articulate a research program that is rooted in social justice, and combines theoretical work with deep community partnerships. Applicants should also demonstrate research and activism experience, with evidence of writing policy briefs, newspaper articles, website publications, or academic journal articles.
The Department offers a three-year BA degree with two majors in 1) Geography and Environmental Studies and 2) Tourism. We also offer Honours, MA and PhD degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to research, teaching, supervision and overall student development. They will exhibit a sense of collegiality and an ability to work as a member of a team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervising Honours research projects.
- Developing a research and publications profile.
- Integrating the effective use of existing and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
- Contributing to departmental academic administration.
- Contributing to departmental and institutional community engagement efforts.
Minimum Requirements
- A MA degree in Geography, with active enrolment in a PhD with a critical Human Geography focus.
- At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience at undergraduate and/or post graduate level.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and assess at least one full course or module (i.e., contribution to curriculum development, design of learning materials, or adaptation of content to meet student needs).
- A minimum of one accredited publication is required, including a journal article, book chapter or conference proceeding.
- Demonstration of research competence and a clear potential to contribute knowledge (i.e., participation in research projects, co-authorships, and/or academic presentations).
- Involvement in at least one community engagement activity relevant to the discipline (i.e., NGO/CBO relationships, service-learning initiatives, and/or public outreach).
- Demonstrated involvement in the academic life of your previous department (i.e., course coordination, committee work, student support, institutional development, and/or administrative duties).
- Demonstrated early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks beyond your immediate institutional context (i.e., scholarly associations, journal editorial work, and/or discipline-based networks).
Added advantage would be:
- A completed PhD.
- Postgraduate supervision experience at the Honours or Master’s level.
- Expertise in the critical philosophy and theory of geography.
- A research program that is committed to social justice, and combines theoretical work with deep community partnerships.
- Demonstrate the ability to connect critical geographical theory with empirically grounded, interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary issues, with experience of collaboration across academic, governmental, and community contexts.
- Demonstrated research and activism experience, with some evidence of writing in blogs, policy briefs, newspapers, or academic journals.
Supporting Documents in addition to standard documents as below in application process:
- Cover letter that explains your research interests, community engagements, theoretical approach to geography, and teaching or tutoring experience.
- A sample of your writing (1000 words) from a policy brief, newspaper article, website publication, academic journal or seminar paper.
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.
Closing date: 29 October 2026
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.
LECTURER
Post Number T321
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Physics & Astronomy
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period N/A
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 20/12/2026
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.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts active research groups in Physics and Astronomy and plays a key role in postgraduate training and undergraduate teaching within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The Department invites applications for a permanent academic position at the level of Lecturer in its Astronomy Group.
The UWC Astronomy Group conducts internationally leading research with strong links to national and global facilities. Current research interests include:
● Extragalactic astronomy and galaxy evolution
● Large-scale structure and cosmology
● Radio astronomy, including MeerKAT and SKA-related science
● Optical astronomy, including LSST
● Machine learning and computational astrophysics
With an extensive network of national and international collaborators, the UWC Astronomy Group plays a leadership role within the MeerKAT and SKA communities. Group members are integral to projects such as MeerKLASS, MIGHTEE, and LADUMA, and our team includes two South African LSST Principal Investigators.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key areas:
● Conduct high-quality, independent research.
● Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
● Supervise postgraduate students.
● Participate in the academic administration of the Department, Faculty and University.
● Contribute to curriculum development and academic leadership.
Minimum Requirements
For the post of Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:
- MSc in Physics or related fields and currently registered for a PhD with clear plans of completion.
- Evidence of relevant high-quality research outputs.
- Teaching or tutoring experience at undergraduate level.
- Experience in postgraduate research supervision at Honours level.
- Evidence of active participation in community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.
Key Competencies:
- Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
- Ability and interest to supervise postgraduate students.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas.
- Scholarship and community engagement.
Advantages:
- Experience in using MeerKAT data.
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.
