UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC) VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)

SENIOR FACULTY OFFICER

Post Number 852/715A (ITS)

Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Dean's Office: Arts and Humanities

Type of Position Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 10/11/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produce graduates of the highest caliber.  The Faculty Office plays a key role in supporting the academic programme and providing administrative excellence.  We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this key appointment.  

Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee will be responsible for: 

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Committee and Meeting Administration
• Student Support
• Post Graduate Management
• Staff Supervision
• Branding, Marketing and Student Recruitment
• Faculty Administration
• General Administration
• Performing a Advisory Role

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a higher education environment, of which at least 3 years should be in a Faculty Officer role,
• Must have Committee Administration experience.

Preferred requirements:

• Post-graduate qualification would be advantageous (preference will be given to candidates with postgraduate qualification);
• Supervisory Experience;
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel/MS Office Suites/PowerPoint.

Further information (but not application) about this position can be obtained from the Faculty Manager, Dr Sue Mcwatts at smcwatts@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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COORDINATOR: CPS INVESTIGATIONS

Post Number 0539

Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Risk & Compliance

Type of Position Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 6/11/2026

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.

Campus Protection Services seeks a suitably qualified and experienced energetic individual that will manage a team of investigators within Campus Protection Services at UWC.

Reporting to the Manager: Campus Protection Services (CPS), the Coordinator: Investigations will be responsible for coordinating investigations services to the CPS section within the Risk & Compliance department.

Responsibilities include:

• Pro-actively planning, organising, controlling and monitoring the section’s team and resources.
• Allocating work and responsibilities to staff.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform investigations.

Reporting and Analysing

• Responsible for the submission of scheduled reports that illustrate crime statistics and related incidents.
• Analysing crime stats and constantly reporting of trends, threats and risk locations.
• Resourcing of concentrated risk factors established through the analysis.
• Reporting of predicted crime due to intelligence and/or analysis.

Investigations and Legislation

• Responsible for the allocation of investigations (fraud, criminal etc).
• To comply with all relevant legislation (PAIA, POPI, Criminal procedures and security Act).
• Activities undertaken to assist SAPS (and other authorities): 
• Open case dockets and submit investigations and dockets to SAPS for recording in terms of SAPS compliance requirements.
• Support in identifying suspects for arrest by SAPS.
• Attend court proceedings and provide constant feedback.
• Manages victims for trauma counselling by proper referral to specialists and in particular with the family and violent crimes unit (SAPS FCS unit).
• Manage confiscated goods, substances, and lost and found items.
• Responsible for managing internal investigations with the Proctor's officer, SAPS, Hawks, Metro Police, Law enforcement and outsourced security personnel who feeds into the investigation process.
• Responsible for gathering information relating to threats to the institution.
• Responsible for specific and / or defined investigations assigned to you by the CPS Manager, or an authorised person, to do so.

File Managing

• Responsible for; conducting/managing preliminary investigations in crimes committed, complete dockets for criminal investigations, identify suspects and tracing of suspects.
• Allocation of dockets to investigating officers under supervision.
• All cases and dockets to be captured on GV-Chase system.

Vehicle maintenance 

• Completing and ensuring log book and recording mileage done daily of departmental vehicles.
• Paying personal fines.
• Conducting vehicle inspections of the Unit and provide reports.
• Reporting on defects, incidents/ accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes to leadership and transport unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior certificate).
• A Degree or Post Graduate diploma in Security Management, Policing Criminology or Forensics (NQF 7) qualification.
• 3 years’ staff management/supervision experience.
• Valid PSIRA grade “A”.
• A valid driver’s license.
• 5 years’ relevant experience in an investigation environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven Computer Literacy skills.
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Handwriting analysis.

Advantages

• Experience at tertiary institution would be advantageous.
• Intelligence experience (info gathering & profiling).
• Certificate in Forensics Examination and Intelligence would be advantageous.
• SAPS detective experience will be an advantage.

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: CPS INVESTIGATIONS

Post Number 0539

Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Risk & Compliance

Type of Position Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 6/11/2026

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.

Campus Protection Services seeks a suitably qualified and experienced energetic individual that will manage a team of investigators within Campus Protection Services at UWC.

Reporting to the Manager: Campus Protection Services (CPS), the Coordinator: Investigations will be responsible for coordinating investigations services to the CPS section within the Risk & Compliance department.

Responsibilities include:

• Pro-actively planning, organising, controlling and monitoring the section’s team and resources.
• Allocating work and responsibilities to staff.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform investigations.

Reporting and Analysing

• Responsible for the submission of scheduled reports that illustrate crime statistics and related incidents.
• Analysing crime stats and constantly reporting of trends, threats and risk locations.
• Resourcing of concentrated risk factors established through the analysis.
• Reporting of predicted crime due to intelligence and/or analysis.

Investigations and Legislation

• Responsible for the allocation of investigations (fraud, criminal etc).
• To comply with all relevant legislation (PAIA, POPI, Criminal procedures and security Act).
• Activities undertaken to assist SAPS (and other authorities): 
• Open case dockets and submit investigations and dockets to SAPS for recording in terms of SAPS compliance requirements.
• Support in identifying suspects for arrest by SAPS.
• Attend court proceedings and provide constant feedback.
• Manages victims for trauma counselling by proper referral to specialists and in particular with the family and violent crimes unit (SAPS FCS unit).
• Manage confiscated goods, substances, and lost and found items.
• Responsible for managing internal investigations with the Proctor's officer, SAPS, Hawks, Metro Police, Law enforcement and outsourced security personnel who feeds into the investigation process.
• Responsible for gathering information relating to threats to the institution.
• Responsible for specific and / or defined investigations assigned to you by the CPS Manager, or an authorised person, to do so.

File Managing

• Responsible for; conducting/managing preliminary investigations in crimes committed, complete dockets for criminal investigations, identify suspects and tracing of suspects.
• Allocation of dockets to investigating officers under supervision.
• All cases and dockets to be captured on GV-Chase system.

Vehicle maintenance 

• Completing and ensuring log book and recording mileage done daily of departmental vehicles.
• Paying personal fines.
• Conducting vehicle inspections of the Unit and provide reports.
• Reporting on defects, incidents/ accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes to leadership and transport unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior  certificate).
• A Degree or Post Graduate diploma in Security Management, Policing Criminology or Forensics (NQF 7) qualification.
• 3 years’ staff management/supervision experience.
• Valid PSIRA grade “A”.
• A valid driver’s license.
• 5 years’ relevant experience in an investigation environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven Computer Literacy skills.
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Handwriting analysis.

Advantages

• Experience at tertiary institution would be advantageous.
• Intelligence experience (info gathering & profiling).
• Certificate in Forensics Examination and Intelligence would be advantageous .
• SAPS detective experience will be an advantage.

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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LECTURER IN SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

Post Number M590

Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> School of Government

Type of Position Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 6/11/2026

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 Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate students across multiple disciplines, including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), the Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, the School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The School of Government (SoG) is a leading academic and professional hub for public sector leadership, governance innovation, and institutional capability development in Africa.

The School is committed to advancing ethical, future-ready graduates through high-quality scholarship, impactful teaching, and strategic partnerships across the public, private, and civil society sectors. The School plays a pivotal role in shaping capable, developmental, and responsive institutions, contributing to democratic governance and sustainable societal outcomes in a complex and interconnected world.

The successful candidate for Lecturer in the School of Government will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Public Administration, Public Management, Local Government and/or Governance.
• Conduct research and publish in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance and/or Local Government.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Contribute to academic administration and related academic activities appropriate to the Lecturer level.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and discipline-specific outreach.
• Contribute to programme coordination, student support and the School’s academic and institutional activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance and/or Local Government.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance and/or Local Government.
• At least one accredited publication.
• Active involvement in at least one community engagement activity relevant to the discipline.
• Involvement in institutional service activities, such as course coordination, committee work, curriculum planning, event planning or student support initiatives.
• Demonstrated early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks reflecting academic citizenship.

Added Advantages

• Doctoral degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance or Local Government.
• Postgraduate supervision at Honours or Master’s level.

Key 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 organisational skills, including time management.
• 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 more information (but not applications), please contact Prof Nico Schutte, Director, School of Government, at nschutte@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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SENIOR LECTURER/DENTIST

Post Number Current ITS D033/ Educos 8021289/Old ITS 7026

Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Department of Diagnostics & Radiology

Type of Position Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Bellville Medical Campus - Bellville, WC ZA
Mitchells Plain Campus - WC ZA
Tygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date  5/11/2026

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 Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching and training on the combined platform ie. Appropriate training, supervision and general teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Rendering a radiological interpretation service to patients at all sites and supervising students on the Oral Health platform in the Western Cape,
• Active participation in research and publications,
• Participation in Faculty Outreach programmes,
• Administrative duties related to the post,
• Service rendering of patients at all sites.

The following would enhance an application: 

• Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Ability to work in a team,
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, facilitation skills and planning and organisational skills.

Minimum Requirements

Appointment to this position requires the following:

• A BChD / BDS, a Master’s degree in Diagnostic Sciences and a PhD in Health Sciences
• At least 5 years clinical experience,
• Current  registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist, 
• Evidence of teaching experience for a minimum of 4 years; research publications (min number of 4), research supervision/co-supervision (min 2 MSc or equivalent) 
• Demonstrate expertise in advanced Diagnostic Radiography, including CBCT and CT. 

For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Prof Manogari Chetty on tel.no. (021) 937-3112 or e-mail mchetty@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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ADMINISTRATOR: DEPARTMENT

Post Number D150

Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Maxillofacial and Oral Department

Type of Position Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location Tygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 5/11/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

Through its pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and community service, the Faculty of Dentistry is committed to promoting and transforming oral health services in South Africa. The Faculty plays an active role in producing graduates of the highest standards for oral health delivery, and has gained international recognition through its community-based and professional approach to education.

The Department of Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery seeks to appoint an Administrator: Department to assist with all departmental administrative procedures, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures.
 

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Academic Administration;
• Enquiry Management;
• Marketing & Recruitment;
• Marks Administration;
• Committee Administration;
• Financial Administration including budget administration and procurement;
• Event Organisation;
• Meeting Administration;
• Human Resources Administration;
• Reception Duties;
• General Administration and Reporting including office administration, assisting document management, liaising with service providers, e.g. Technical Services, Audio Visual Services, etc. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 and a relevant three-year post-matric qualification with two years relevant experience OR Matric with three to five years relevant experience;
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / Power Point, etc.

The following would be advantageous:

• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment as well as knowledge of a marks administration system (e.g. MAS) and a financial administration tool (e.g. InforLN),
• The ability to work both University and the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness systems. 

Competencies required:

• Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;  
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines;  
• Ability to work without supervision and to pay attention to detail.

For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Dr. Mark Meyer via email: marmeyer@uwc.ac.za or tel.no. (021) 937-3087.

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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MANAGER: SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES (SHE&E)

Post Number 5227

Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Risk & Compliance

Type of Position Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 2/11/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, cognizant of its regional, national and international environment. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context, which is framed by our Institutional Operating Plan.

The Risk and Compliance Department seeks an assertive, strong, compliance focused individual, who is able to work independently as well as co-ordinate teams, to take responsibility for the identification, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to SHE & Emergency Services (SHE&E) requirements within UWC and its satellites.

Reporting to the Director: Risk & Compliance, we invite suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply for this position.

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

• Provide leadership with regard to the rendering of quality SHE&E Services that includes the smooth running of the SHE&E and relevant compliance requirements
• Ensure efficient and effective functioning of the SHE&E department and achievement of objectives
• Effective management of the SHE&E department's administration and resources
• Design and implement policies and related business processes
• Perform analysis and interpretations of relevant data on related risks and incidences and reporting accordingly
• Interpret policies, legislation, regulations and instructions in respect of pre- emergency risk reduction and post-emergency recovery in order to facilitate its integration into the UWC emergency preparedness policy and implementation
• Manage Occupational health safety and provide direction in the management of Health and Safety Committees
• Manage Environmental Health and Safety and provide direction in the management thereof.
• In conjunction with HR- Training and Development be responsible for the training of staff and users/committee members in health and Safety.
• Manage medical care to students, visitors and staff and ensuring that call-outs to patients for assistance and medical care is adequately provided
• Manage Occupational Health and Safety investigations and statistics at all campuses by determining viability of safety investigations and formal communication thereof to the Director: Risk & Compliance and relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for relevant Health and Safety investigations in terms of planning and implementation
• Providing reports to line management, various stakeholders and governance structures
• Design and implementation of appropriate policies and business processes
• Responsible for the management of Fire safety and relevant compliance
• Guide and Support all Events Safety including the monitoring of event plans and quality
• Assist in the management, the planning and coordination of waste management including stakeholder and institutional compliance
• Manage water management safety
• Manage food hygiene safety
• Responsible for awareness campaigns and training to relevant user groups
• Record keeping of incidents as maintained on the institutional system (GV Chase) and various reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Health, Safety and Environment at NQF7 or equivalent in the Health and Safety environment
• 5 years relevant management experience 
• Valid Driver’s license (08) with two years accident-free experience 
• Valid Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Chemical, biological or similar experience in waste management (Eg Labs and medical waste handling)

Advantageous:

• PSIRA registration (Fire Management) will be an advantage, but will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
• Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be advantages, but will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Required skills and competencies:

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as amended
• Knowledge of National Building Regulations, Environmental Legislation and  Local municipal by-laws
• Knowledge of safety standards PC and Software literacy
• Experience in conducting Risk Assessments
• Experience in conducting Incident/Accident investigations
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge in Fire Safety and Medical Emergency Response
• Experience in Events Management
• Knowledge of Compensation Claims and Administration
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Auditing skills
• Ergonomics knowledge
• Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc.
• Strong Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Conflict Resolution and Management
• Ability to streamline processes

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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