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Fitness Instructor

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Fitness Instructor
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Maties Gymnasium
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Maties Gymnasium

Fitness Instructor

Ref. MG/158/0626

Reporting to the Fitness Manager, the incumbent will work as an individual in a team environment to drive the success of Maties Gymnasium and the overall organisation.

Duties/Pligte
Assisting members in completing various health and fitness assessments.
Prescribing effective exercise programmes and advice to members, depending on the individual needs of the member.
Correcting exercise techniques where and when appropriate and providing alternative exercises to members based on their needs.
Solution-driven and assisting members in solving any queries that may arise from time to time.
Establishing, maintaining and growing sound, positive relationships with fellow staff and organisational departments, suppliers, vendors, tenants and gym members.
Ensuring that all weights and equipment are neatly and correctly stored and accessible at all times.
Ensuring that members adhere to the various access control processes.
Willingness to teach floor and studio-based exercises set to music (express classes).
Ensuring ethical, honest and responsible conduct at all times.
Ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, gym rules and organisational policy and procedures at all times.

Performing all necessary administrative functions for the position.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Relevant qualification in fitness.
Experience in the fitness industry, including experience with gym equipment, exercise benefits, physical and health assessments and the interpretation thereof.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Good computer skills (Microsoft).
Good attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to thrive in a team within a diverse work environment.
Good conflict management skills.

Willingness and availability to work after hours and on weekends.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
None

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.

Applicants may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae, must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should Maties Gymnasium not contact you within two weeks after the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding the job content: Samantha Brits on 021 808 9920, or at samanthabrits@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Susan Visagie on 021 808 9133, or at sjv3@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Currency ZAR
Commencement Date 01-Aug-2026
Closing Date 03-Jul-2026
Amount of Travel
Work At Home

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Administrative Officer

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Administrative Officer
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Physiotherapy
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Division of Physiotherapy

Administrative Officer (Post Level 12.1)

(Tygerberg Campus)

Ref. TGB15/157/0626

The Physiotherapy Division is located within the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU), alongside Occupational Therapy and Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy Divisions. Physiotherapy offers a range of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This administrative position will support the undergraduate programme, with a specific focus on assisting the clinical training component of student education across the four-year curriculum. The undergraduate programme comprises approximately 200 students across all four-year levels.

Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe

Departement Gesondheids- en Rehabilitasiewetenskappe

Afdeling Fisioterapie

Administratiewe Beampte (Posvlak 12.1)

(Tygerberg-kampus)

Verw. TGB15/157/0626

Die Fisioterapie-afdeling is gesetel binne die Departement Gesondheids- en Rehabilitasiewetenskappe by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), saam met Arbeidsterapie en Spraak-, Taal- en Gehoorterapie-afdelings. Fisioterapie bied ¿n verskeidenheid programme aan op beide voorgraadse en nagraadse vlakke. Hierdie administratiewe pos sal die voorgraadse program ondersteun, met spesifieke fokus op die ondersteuning van die kliniese opleidingskomponent van studente-opleiding oor die vierjaar-kurrikulum. Die voorgraadse program bestaan uit ongeveer 200 studente oor al vier jaargroepe.

Duties/Pligte
Duties:

Providing administrative and secretarial support for the academic and clinical personnel involved with the undergraduate clinical training programme of the Physiotherapy Division. The post entails a wide variety of functions relating to organising, coordinating and monitoring, including, but are not limited to:

Providing administrative support to clinical coordinators/clinical programme chairperson of the Division.

Providing administrative support to students, clinical supervisors/clinicians which form part of the Division’s clinical training.

Managing students¿ clinical marks on the University’s central system (e.g. SUNStudent; FMHSLearn Gradebook).

Convening and providing administrative support (compiling agenda, minute taking) of the Clinical Services and Social Impact divisional committee.

Divisional liaising with Stellenbosch University Logistics for the Clinical Training Platform (SUNLOC).

Arranging and providing administrative support of module meetings.

Making travel and accommodation arrangements for external examiners.

Organising of and providing administrative support for official clinical workshops and social functions.

Providing administrative support for the drafting of timetables, clinical rosters, tests, and manuals for undergraduate students.

Responsible for capturing and quality assuring clinical training information on Placement Plus.

Filing documents (leave of absence, absenteeism, clinical hours) and managing the undergraduate clinical programme records archive.

Updating administration and learning material on SUNLearn.

Stocktaking, ordering and distribution of PPE to all students and clinical supervisors in the Division.

Pligte:

Verskaf administratiewe en sekretariële ondersteuning aan die akademiese en kliniese personeel betrokke by die voorgraadse kliniese program van die Afdeling Fisioterapie. Die pos behels ‘n wye verskeidenheid funksies wat verband hou met organisering, koördinering en monitering, wat die volgende insluit, maar nie beperk is nie tot:

Verskaf algemene kantoorondersteuning (administratiewe ondersteuning) aan die kliniese koördineerders/kliniese program voorsitter van die Afdeling.

Verskaf administratiewe ondersteuning aan die studente, kliniese dosente, kliniese koördineerders/kliniese toesighouers op die kliniese platform wat deel vorm van die Afdeling se

       kliniese opleding.

Hantering/bestuur van studente se kliniese punte op die Universiteit se Sentrale rekenaarstelsel (e.g.,SUNStudent; FMHSLearn Gradebook);

Saamstel van/organiseer en verskaf administratiewe ondersteuning (opstel/saamstel van agenda, neem van notules) vir die Afdeling se Kliniese Dienste en Sosiale Impak-komitee.

Tree op as die Afdeling se skakel met Stellenbosch University Logistics for the Clinical Training Platform (SUNLOC).

Reël van en verskaf administratiewe ondersteuning vir module vergaderings.

Tref reis- en verblyfreëlings van eksterne eksaminatore vir die kliniese module.

Reël van en verskaf administratiewe ondersteuning vir amptelike werkswinkels vir die kliniese personeel en sosiale funksies.

Verskaf administratiewe ondersteuning vir die opstel van roosters, toetse en handleidings vir voorgraadse studente.

Verantwoordelik vir die vaslegging en kwaliteitsversekering van die kliniese opleidingsinligting op Placement Plus.

Liasseer dokumente (verlof tot afwesigheid, afwesigheid, kliniese ure) en bestuur van die voorgraadse kliniese modules rekords argief.

Opdatering van administratiewe en onderrig materiaal op SUNLearn.

Voorraadopname, bestel en verspreiding van PPE (persoonlike beskermende toerusting) aan alle studente en kliniese toesighouers in die Afdeling.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Requirements:

Suitable post-matric secretarial or administrative qualification.

A minimum of one year of secretarial and/or administrative experience;

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Evidence of good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

Evidence of organisational skills, including but not limited to the ability to prioritise work and work independently, accuracy in task completion, attention to detail, and the ability to show

       initiative.

Vereistes:

Geskikte naskoolse sekretariële of administratiewe kwalifikasie.

Minstens een jaar se sekretariële- en/of administratiewe ervaring.

Rekenaarvaardigheid (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Bewys van goeie interpersoonlike en mondelinge en skriftelike kommunikasievaardighede.

Bewys van organisatoriese vaardighede, insluitend maar nie beperk nie tot die vermoë om werk te prioritiseer en onafhanklik te werk, akkuraatheid in die voltooiing van take, aandag

       aan detail, en die vermoë om inisiatief te toon.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Recommendations:

Project management qualification or relevant experience.

Knowledge and experience of the University’s central systems (e.g., SUNStudent, Placement Plus, FMHSLearn; Sharepoint).

Aanbevelings:

Projekbestuurskwalifikasie of toepaslike ervaring.

Kennis en ervaring van die Universiteit se sentrale stelsels (bv. SUNStudent, Placement Plus, FMHSLearn, SharePoint).

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking ¿Apply now¿ at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to undergo medical screening to determine whether they be fit to work in those occupations.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is tot gelyke indiensneming (GI) verbind, en aanstellings word ooreenkomstig die institusionele GI-plan gemaak.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch behou die reg voor om nie ‘n aanstelling te maak nie.

U aansoek moet vergesel wees van ‘n volledige curriculum vitae (met die name en e¿posadresse van minstens drie referente) en moet die Universiteit voor of op die sluitingsdatum in die advertensie bereik.

Doen aanlyn by https://www.su.ac.za/af/loopbane-us aansoek deur op ¿Apply now¿ regs boaan die bladsy vir die spesifieke vakature te klik.

Die Universiteit behou die reg voor om kwalifikasies na te gaan en agtergrondinligting oor alle kandidate in te win.

Die Wet op Beroepsgesondheid en Veiligheid vereis dat persone in beroepe met potensiële blootstelling aan sekere gevare (soos geraas, gevaarlike chemiese stowwe en gevaarlike biologiese middels) mediese keuring moet ondergaan om vas te stel of hulle geskik is om in sulke beroepe te werk.

Indien u nie binne vier tot ses weke na die sluitingsdatum van die Universiteit verneem nie, aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: H van der Walt on 021 938 9300, or at hvdw@sun.ac.za.

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za.

Navrae oor hierdie pos: Me H van der Walt by 021 938 9300, of by hvdw@sun.ac.za.

Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele en tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum, by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), of 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of by sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za.

Currency ZAR
Commencement Date 01-Aug-2026
Closing Date 03-Jul-2026
Amount of Travel
Work At Home

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Consultant Radiologist

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Consultant Radiologist
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Central Analytical Facilities (CAF)
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Central Analytical Facilities (CAF)

NII PET-CT Unit (Node for Infection Imaging)

Consultant Radiologist

NII (SU) PET-CT Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town

Ref. SAF/154/0626

About the Unit

The NuMeRI NII PET-CT Unit hosted by the Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) of Stellenbosch University (SU) at Tygerberg Hospital (TBH) in Cape Town, South Africa, undertakes clinical and

research imaging across oncology, cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. A broad range of radiopharmaceuticals is used, many of them labelled on site in the Unit’s own

radiopharmacy. As an EARL-accredited PET-CT Centre of Excellence, the Unit produces harmonised, trial-grade quantitative imaging and supports national and international research

collaborations.

The NII has a close working relationship with both TBH and with SU’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), through its Divisions of Nuclear Medicine and Radiodiagnosis.

The aim of CAF (including the NII) is to ensure optimal utilisation of expensive multi-user research equipment in the service of the research community. NII operations can be divided into three

categories:

Research;

Private clinical practice (for cost recovery purposes);

Reciprocal support of state service provision when required and capacity allowing.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a specialist radiologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This unique position combines research image analysis, clinical reporting, and academic collaboration in a

state-of-the-art PET-CT and radiopharmacy research facility. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in advancing medical imaging research while contributing to clinical service delivery.

What We Offer

Minimal overtime requirements – no after-hours call commitment.

A rewarding balance of research and clinical work within a leading academic institution and affiliation with SU’s FMHS.

Located at TBH in Cape Town, the position offers an exceptional quality of life — with the Western Cape’s world-renowned natural environment, vibrant cultural scene, and international

       connectivity all on your doorstep.

Collaboration with national and international research networks.

The opportunity to shape imaging protocols for emerging research questions.

Multidisciplinary teamwork with radiology and nuclear medicine specialists, researchers, and clinicians.

Professional development opportunities in research imaging and advanced modalities.

Duties/Pligte
Clinical Interpretation and Reporting

Clinical interpretation of PET-CT (majority) and SPECT-CT studies in collaboration with nuclear physicians.

Clinical interpretation of other medical imaging studies (CT, MRI, US, x-ray, mammography).

Attending multidisciplinary team meetings to present CAF/NII studies.

To the extent that capacity allows, contributing towards the clinical service of TBH’s Divisions of Radiodiagnosis and Nuclear Medicine, including reporting.

Research Imaging Analysis

Research analysis and reporting of medical imaging studies for research clients, including extraction of quantitative imaging parameters, reporting according to research protocols, and

       completion of clinical research forms (training provided).

Applying standardised response assessment systems (e.g. RECIST) to clinical trial imaging.

Refining existing CAF/NII imaging protocols and workflows, including development of new protocols, to maximise sustainability and research impact of the Unit.

Contributing to planning of medical imaging services provided by CAF/NII to such an extent that the research interests of the national research community are best served and can

       function cost-effectively and sustainably.

Patient Care and Clinical Supervision

On-site clinical supervision and management of patients and research participants on the day of their studies, which may include assistance with difficult IV access, prescription of

       medications, interviewing patients, and limited in-person clinical patient care.

Upholding patient and participant privacy in compliance with POPIA and GCP requirements.

Strategic, Operational, and Quality Assurance

Using and limited management of the NII PACS-RIS platforms.

Contributing to management of the NII as a member of the Unit management team.

Contributing to the close and effective operational relationship between CAF/NII and TBH.

Collaborating with clinicians and researchers, including management of relationships and communication with clients of the Unit.

Reporting directly to the NII Director.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical specialist in radiology.

Active HPCSA registration as an independent practitioner (specialist): radiology.

Meticulous attention to detail in image interpretation and quantitative measurement extraction.

Experience in interpretation of medical imaging across multiple modalities (CT, MRI, US, x-ray, mammography).

Strong clinical judgement and attention to diagnostic detail.

Experience in the clinical use of PACS-RIS systems.

Verbal and written fluency in English.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate towards joint solutions.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and maintain a supportive, team-oriented approach.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience in interpretation of PET-CT images.

Advanced segmentation experience: manual, semi-automated, or AI-assisted segmentation techniques for tumour delineation and volumetric analysis.

Demonstrated experience in quantitative image analysis, including ROI/VOI-based measurements, and extraction of quantitative metrics from multimodality medical images.

Experience in standardised response assessment systems, including RECIST.

Relevant research experience as evidenced by publications in accredited journals that were a direct result of the applicant’s own work.

Additional qualifications and/or certifications applicable to the operations of a clinical and research PET-CT facility.

Fellowships in a radiological subspecialty area (e.g. PET-CT, thoracic, body imaging).

Experience in grant writing and research funding applications.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Prof Alex Doruyter on 021 834 4620, or at doruyter@sun.ac.za .

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch),

021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Currency ZAR
Commencement Date 01-Sep-2026
Closing Date 14-Aug-2026
Amount of Travel
Work At Home

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Researcher

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Researcher
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Department of Forest and Wood Science
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of AgriSciences
Department of Forest and Wood Science

Researcher: Quantitative Anatomical and Chemical Properties of Wood (Post Level 8)
(Three-year fixed-term contract)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. AW03/156/0626

The Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Growth and Wood Formation (EucXylo) is a research programme based in the Department of Forest and Wood Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) and funded by the Hans Merensky Legacy Foundation. The programme conducts a range of research into the growth and development of the important genus Eucalyptus. From 2024, a new 10 ha research facility at Lourensford near Somerset West, the IMPACT OAL, has become the main focus of EucXylo’s research. Trees of four species have been planted at different densities to better understand how they respond to various stressors in the environment. The trees and environment are constantly monitored by a wide variety of electronic sensors (e.g. weather station, sap flow, soil water content, tree diameter). Regular measurements and sampling are being conducted at the site using various techniques. One key goal of EucXylo is to use samples obtained from the IMPACT OAL to understand xylogenesis and changes in wood chemical properties in Eucalyptus under various environmental stressors.

Duties/Pligte
Leading innovative research in quantitative wood anatomy and wood chemistry, focusing on xylogenesis and wood formation processes in Eucalyptus.
Publishing research results in internationally recognised, peer-reviewed journals and presenting the results at national and international conferences.
Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students at MSc and PhD levels.
Attracting third-stream funding through grant applications and collaborations.
Developing and strengthening regional, national and international research networks and collaborations with academic institutions and the forestry industry.

Participating in academically relevant activities as required by the Chair/ Department or Faculty.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
PhD in a relevant field, including Natural Science or a bioscience such as Plant Physiology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology, with a strong focus on plant or tree performance, ecophysiology, plant anatomy and/or plant-environment interactions.
Demonstrated experience, together with evidence of specialised training, in quantitative wood anatomy (QWA), and advanced techniques relevant to plant anatomy research, particularly confocal Raman microscopy, fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
A minimum of five years’ postdoctoral and/or relevant professional experience within forestry, plant physiology or related research environments.
Proven experience in establishing, coordinating and managing large-scale field and nursery trials, including sensor-based monitoring systems, dataloggers and ecophysiological instrumentation.
Experience in supervising and mentoring postgraduate students and providing practical instruction at undergraduate level.
Proven track record of preparing research outputs, peer-reviewed publications, technical reports and funding reports for research stakeholders and funders.
Demonstrated experience in securing external research funding, grants, collaborative training opportunities and/or industry-supported research initiatives.

Evidence of collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the development of national and international research partnerships.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience in the quantification plant growth hormones and sound knowledge of how these impact wood formation and growth.
Familiarity with institutional and research administration systems such as STEMLearn, SUNFin, SUNStudent, TeraTerm or equivalent systems will be advantageous.
Membership of recognised professional or scientific societies relevant to forestry, wood anatomy, plant sciences or microscopy.
The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Afrikaans will be advantageous.
Experience in project administration, budgeting, procurement and financial tracking linked to externally funded research projects.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, technical staff, academic colleagues, industry partners and international collaborators.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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PAS

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Prof David Drew on 021 808 3295, or at drew@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or
021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Currency
Commencement Date 01-Aug-2026
Closing Date 10-Jul-2026
Amount of Travel
Work At Home

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Professional Nurse

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Professional Nurse
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC)
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC)

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Professional Nurse (Post Level 10.1)

(Two-year fixed-term contract with the option of benefits)

(Tygerberg Campus)

Ref. TGB12/140/0626

The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) is a world-leading research organisation in the field of child and adolescent TB. The DTTC carries out research in a diverse range of

disciplines, including clinical, epidemiological, microbiological, immunological, pharmacological, health economic, socio-behavioural, and mathematical modelling research.

The DTTC is seeking the full-time commitment of a research nurse to assist in the DEFIANT study.

This position will be based at the main offices of the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) at the Tygerberg campus. The incumbent will be required to visit clinics in the larger

Cape Metropole area for participant recruitment.

Purpose of the position

Ensuring accurate and effective project activities and providing supervisory, clinical and administrative support to the study team and study clinician.

Duties/Pligte
Screening and recruiting eligible participants according to study protocol.
Conducting informed consent procedures in accordance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
Performing clinical assessments as per the study protocol.
Collecting sputum, blood and other study samples, and organising for transport of samples to relevant laboratories.
Administering research questionnaires and collecting study data.
Ensuring adherence to study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Maintaining accurate and complete study documentation.
Supporting participant follow-up and retention activities.
Performing quality control on all study documents and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Tracing participants by means of home and clinic visits and telephonic contact.
General administration, stock and inventory of project supplies.
Conducting telephonic study visits and retention calls.

Performing all duties within the context of the mission, vision and values statement of Stellenbosch University.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Registered Professional Nursing qualification.
Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection certification.
Current valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (SANC).
At least three years’ phlebotomy/sample collection experience in children/adolescents.
Three years’ experience working in the research environment or in health care facilities.
Previous clinical research experience working with lung health in adolescents.
Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, MS Word, and MS Teams.
Willingness to travel between health facilities independently to conduct recruiting activities.
The ability to speak English and, additionally, either isiXhosa OR Afrikaans.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours when needed.
Administration skills and an organised, motivated approach to work.
A valid driver’s licence, and driving experience in various communities in the Cape Metropole.
Excellent phlebotomy and sample collection skills.
Recruitment skills.
The ability to work within a team.
Attention to detail.

Highly organised.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

None.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Mrs Sterna Brand on 021 938 9755, or at slbrand@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on

021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Currency ZAR
Commencement Date 01-Aug-2026
Closing Date 29-Jun-2026
Amount of Travel
Work At Home

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Shuttle Service Driver

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Shuttle Service Driver
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Transport Services
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
SUNCOM

Transport Services

Shuttle Service Driver (Post Level 14.2)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. KD/155/0626

Transport Services provides Stellenbosch University (SU) and its staff with cost-effective, sustainable transport options for training, research, sports and cultural purposes, and other associated needs.

SU’s Integrated Transport Plan aims to reduce the high volumes of motor vehicle traffic on SU’s campuses. The parking management system and a combination of walking, cycling, campus shuttle services, lift clubs and public transport services are now utilised to establish a more sustainable, environmentally friendly campus and town.

We’re committed to keeping Stellenbosch University moving in the most effective and sustainable manner possible.

SUNCOM

Vervoerdienste

Pendeldiensvoertuigbestuurder (Posvlak 14.2)

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. KD/155/0626

Vervoerdienste voorsien die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) en sy personeel van koste-effektiewe en volhoubare vervoeropsies vir opleiding, navorsing, sport- en kultuurdoeleindes, asook ander verwante behoeftes.

Die US se Geïntegreerde Vervoerplan het ten doel om die hoë volumes motorvoertuigverkeer op die Universiteit se kampusse te verminder. Die parkeerbestuurstelsel, tesame met stap, fietsry, kampuspendeldienste, saamryklubs en openbare vervoer, word aangewend om ‘n meer volhoubare en omgewingsvriendelike kampus- en dorpsomgewing te skep.

Duties/Pligte
Transporting staff and students from the peripheral areas on campus to central campus daily as per schedule.
Completing daily trip records and relevant administrative tasks.
Ensuring full compliance with traffic laws, University policies and safety procedures.
Maintaining vehicle safety, cleanliness and roadworthiness, including routine inspections and reporting of defects.
Enforcing passenger safety and responding appropriately to emergencies/incidents.
Acting as a key link between drivers and management, ensuring effective communication.
Coordinating driver schedules, leave and route coverage to ensure uninterrupted service.
Assisting with performance feedback, meetings and operational improvements.
Handling passenger queries and concerns appropriately and escalating where necessary.
Promoting a positive and safe shuttle environment.

Assisting with ad hoc/operational tasks (e.g. vehicle transport, parking office support, and basic office duties where required).

Vervoer personeel en studente daagliks volgens die skedule vanaf areas op die buitewyke van die kampus na die sentrale kampus en terug.
Voltooi daaglikse rit-rekords en toepaslike administratiewe take.
Verseker volle nakoming van verkeerswetgewing, Universiteitsbeleide en veiligheidsprosedures.
Handhaaf voertuigveiligheid, netheid en padwaardigheid, insluitend roetine-inspeksies en die rapportering van afwykings of probleme.
Verseker passasiersveiligheid en reageer toepaslik op noodgevalle en voorvalle.
Tree op as ‘n belangrike skakel tussen voertuigbestuurders en die bestuur om doeltreffende kommunikasie te verseker.
Koördineer die voertuigbestuurders se roosters, verlof en roetedekking om ‘n ononderbroke diens te verseker.
Hulpverlening met prestasieterugvoer, vergaderings en die implementering van operasionele verbeterings.
Hanteer passasiers se navrae en klagtes professioneel en eskaleer waar nodig.
Bevorder ‘n positiewe en veilige pendeldiensomgewing.

Verleen ondersteuning met ad hoc- en operasionele take (bv. voertuigvervoer, ondersteuning aan die parkeerkantoor, en basiese administratiewe take waar nodig).

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Matric Certificate.
Proven three years’ experience as a professional vehicle driver.
A valid driver’s licence and professional driving permit (PDP).
Strong interpersonal and the ability to effectively handle confict.

The ability to work within a team, communicate effectively and apply sound problem-solving skills.

Matrieksertifikaat.
Drie jaar se bewese ervaring as ‘n professionele voertuigbestuurder.
‘n Geldige rybewys en ‘n professionele rybewys (PrDP).
Sterk interpersoonlikevaardighede en die vermoë om konflik doeltreffend te hanteer.

Die vermoë om effektief binne ‘n span te funksioneer, doeltreffend te kommunikeer en gesonde probleemoplossings-vaardighede toe te pas.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

Supervisory experience or equivelant would be advantageous.

Toesighoudende ervaring of gelykwaardig sal voordelig wees.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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PSS

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is tot gelyke indiensneming (GI) verbind, en aanstellings word ooreenkomstig die institusionele GI-plan gemaak.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch behou die reg voor om nie ‘n aanstelling te maak nie.

Doen aanlyn by https://www.su.ac.za/af/loopbane-us aansoek deur op “Apply now” regs boaan die bladsy vir die spesifieke vakature te klik.

Die Universiteit behou die reg voor om kwalifikasies na te gaan en agtergrondinligting oor alle kandidate in te win.

Indien u nie binne vier tot ses weke na die sluitingsdatum van die Universiteit verneem nie, aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: R Loubser on 021 808 9466, or at loub@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Navrae oor hierdie posinhoud: R Loubser op 021 808 9466, of by loub@sun.ac.za

Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele asook tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of by sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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Commencement Date 01-Oct-2026
Closing Date 02-Jul-2026
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Patrol Officer (Twelve Posts)

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Patrol Officer (Twelve Posts)
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Campus Security (STB)
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Campus Development, Infrastructure and Services

Campus Security

Patrol Officer (Twelve posts) (Post Level 14)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. RKS/153/0626

Kampusontwikkeling, Infrastruktuur en Dienste

Kampussekuriteit

Patrolliebeampte (Twaalf poste) (Posvlak 14)

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. RKS/153/0626

Duties/Pligte
The primary duty of this member is the proactive patrolling on foot and motorcycle.

The following duties are also required of the member:

Proactively identifying, investigating, following up and keeping record of high risk circumstances that can jeopardise the safety of Stellenbosch University (SU) property and community.
Relieving duties in the Operational Centre for alarm and camera monitoring.
Acting as the enquiry and reference point for SU during patrols on campus.
Providing timeous reaction for standby duty where emergency services are deployed on campus.
Assisting clients during fire-drills at residences and academic buildings.
Interacting positively with campus community members on a daily basis and assisting members in identifying potential safety and/or criminal problems.
Providing excellent customer related services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Responding to, and managing all emergencies and disasters on campus.

Providing escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary, and providing other public assistance, such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information.

Die primêre funksie van hierdie lid is die uitvoering van proaktiewe patrollering te voet en motorfiets.

Die onderstaande pligte word ook van die lid verwag:

Proaktiewe identifisering, ondersoek, opvolg en rekordhouding van hoë risiko omstandighede wat die veiligheid van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se eiendom en gemeenskap bedreig.
Verrig aflosdiens in die Operasionele Sentrum vir alarm- en kameramonitering.
Dien as navraag- en verwysingspunt vir die US tydens patrollies op kampus.
Lewer tydige reaksie vir bystanddiens waar nooddienste op die kampus ontbied word.
Hulpverlening aan kliënte tydens brandontruimings oefeninge in koshuise en akademiese geboue.
Positiewe interaksie met die kampusgemeenskap op ‘n daaglikse basis en assisteer deur potensiële veiligheids- en/of kriminele probleme te identifiseer.
Voorsien uitmuntende kliënt-verwante dienste aan studente, , fakulteit, personeel en besoekers, soos nodig.
Reageer op en bestuur alle noodgevalle en rampe op kampus.

Voorsien saamstap-dienste aan studente, personeel en besoekers wanneer versoek en waarde toevoegings dienste soos uitsluit-dienste (slot knip, ens.), om voertuigbatterye te jump start, en roetine inligting te verskaf.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
Valid Grade B registration with PSIRA and PSIRA Event registered.
Must be client oriented.
Have strong human relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse university population.
Excellent verbal communication skills in at least English and Afrikaans.
Contactable work related references.
Clear criminal record.
Good physical and mental health.
Willingness to work shifts.
Willingness to provide extra services, such as working overtime, as required from time to time.
Must have the physical ability to make an arrest when necessary.
Own transport to and from work.
Be team orientated.
Have the ability to function on foot patrol in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time.

Senior Sertifikaat (Graad 12).
Geldige Graad B registrasie by PSIRA en PSIRA-Byeenkoms geregistreerd.
Moet kliënte-georienteerd wees.
Moet sterk interpersoonlikevaardighede hê met die vermoë om positief met ‘n diverse universiteitsbevolking om te gaan.
Uitstekende mondelinge kommunikasievaardighede in minstens Afrikaans en Engels.
Kontakbare werkverwante verwysings.
Moet geen kriminele rekord hê nie.
Goeie fisiese en psigiese gesondheid.
Bereidwilligheid om skofte te werk.
Bereidwilligheid om ekstra dienste, soos bv. oortyd dienste, te verrig soos van tyd tot tyd vereis word.
Moet fisies in staat wees om arrestasies te kan maak wanneer nodig.
Eie vervoer van en na werksplek.
Moet span georiënteerd wees.
Moet in staat wees om buite te patrolleer in ongure weerstoestande vir lang tydperke.

Die vermoë om buitemuurs te werk in ongure weerstoestande vir lang tydperke.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
A valide Code EB driver’s licence.
Motorcycle licence;
Computer literacy;

Skilled in the use of MS Outlook.

‘n Geldige kode EB-rybewys.
Motorfietsrybewys.
Rekenaargeletterdheid;

Vaardig in die gebruik van MS Outlook.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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PSS

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is tot gelyke indiensneming (GI) verbind, en aanstellings word ooreenkomstig die institusionele GI-plan gemaak. Slegs Suid-Afrikaanse burgers uit die aangewese groepe sal vir aanstelling oorweeg word.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch behou die reg voor om nie ‘n aanstelling te maak nie.

Doen aanlyn by https://www.su.ac.za/af/loopbane-us aansoek deur op “Apply now” regs boaan die bladsy vir die spesifieke vakature te klik.

Die Universiteit behou die reg voor om kwalifikasies na te gaan en agtergrondinligting oor alle kandidate in te win.

Indien u nie binne vier tot ses weke na die sluitingsdatum van die Universiteit verneem nie, aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: MR AS Echardt on 021 808 4657, or at Echardt@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Navrae oor hierdie posinhoud: Mnr AS Echardt by 021 808 4657, of by Echardt@sun.ac.za

Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele asook tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum by 021 808 2753, of by

sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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Closing Date 02-Jul-2026
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Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Department of Private Law

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Department of Private Law
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Department of Private Law
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of Law

Department of Private Law

Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Department of Private Law

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. RG02/148/0626

The Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University (SU) is looking to fill a vacancy in the Department of Private Law. The Department of Private Law is responsible for teaching several of the core modules in the LLB curriculum. This includes the Law of Persons, Family Law, African Customary Law, Law of Succession, Property Law, Law of Civil Procedure, Law of Contract, Law of Delict and Specific Contracts. The Department also offers various electives at final year level and a selection of modules at postgraduate level, including modules which focus on Family Law and Children’s Rights. The Department also has a strong focus on research within these fields as well as other private law areas.

The main responsibility of the incumbent will be to contribute to excellence in the Faculty of Law. The incumbent will lecture primarily in the field of Children’s Rights and Family Law, but will also assume further teaching responsibilities within the Department and Faculty, taking into account relevant factors. The incumbent will furthermore conduct research that focuses on Children’s Rights and/or Family Law and provide postgraduate supervision that focuses on one or both of these areas. The incumbent must also contribute to the administrative functioning of the Faculty, and perform other duties as assigned by the Faculty.

Duties/Pligte
Lecturing in Children’s Rights and Family Law, and other law modules
Actively researching, writing, and publishing in the assigned field(s) of law.
Postgraduate supervision.
Contributing to the administrative functioning of the Faculty.

Performing such other duties as assigned by the Faculty.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
LLD or an appropriate PhD in Private law (for appointment as Professor, Associate Professor, or Senior Lecturer).
An established record of publication in accredited law journals (for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor); at least some publications in accredited law journals (for appointment as Senior Lecturer); or a demonstrated aptitude for research (for appointment as Lecturer).
Experience in postgraduate mentorship and supervision (for appointment as Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer).

Experience in undergraduate teaching (for appointment as Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer) or exposure to the teaching of undergraduate students (for appointment as Lecturer).

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
A strong interest in research.
Good interpersonal relationships.
Experience teaching Family Law and/or Children’s Rights at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Postgraduate qualification(s) focusing on Family Law and/or Children’s Rights.
Legal practical experience.
Multilingualism.
NRF rating.

Strong academic record.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Dr Franziska Myburgh on 021 808 3185, or at myburgh@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on

021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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Commencement Date 01-Jan-2027
Closing Date 06-Jul-2026
Amount of Travel
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Fundraiser: Corporate Sector

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Fundraiser: Corporate Sector
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Development and Alumni Relations
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Development and Alumni Relations (DAR)
Fundraiser: Corporate Sector (Post Level 7)
(Stellenbosch Campus – on-site arrangement)
Ref. DAR/151/0626

Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of Africa’s leading research-intensive universities, recognised globally for excellence in learning, teaching, research, innovation, and societal impact. Guided by Vision 2040 and its strategic priorities, SU is strengthening its campaign readiness and advancing a diversified philanthropic pipeline in support of these institutional goals.

The Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division seeks to appoint a Fundraiser: Corporate Sector who will take accountability for building and managing a corporate and public-sector fundraising portfolio within a campaign-ready advancement environment.

This fundraising role is suited to a results-driven professional capable of building a portfolio from prospect identification through to stewardship. The incumbent will translate SU’s research, teaching, innovation, and societal impact priorities into compelling, fundable corporate propositions, aligned with CSI, foundations, BBBEE, and skills development frameworks.

The role carries clear income targets and portfolio performance expectations and forms part of an integrated institutional fundraising model.

Duties/Pligte
Corporate and Public-Sector Fundraising
Building, growing, and managing a portfolio of corporate and public-sector prospects and donors.
Identifying new funding opportunities aligned with SU’s Vision 2040 priorities and campaign themes.
Developing and implementing cultivation strategies that move prospects through the full relationship cycle: cultivation – solicitation – stewardship.
Securing corporate philanthropic gifts, sponsorships, and multi-year funding commitments.
Translating academic research, innovation, and student success initiatives into fundable corporate and foundation-aligned proposals.
Aligning funding propositions with CSI mandates, foundation interests, BBBEE, skills development, and research collaboration opportunities.
Contributing directly to agreed annual income targets and pipeline growth benchmarks.
Campaign Pipeline and Portfolio Performance Management
Developing and managing a measurable fundraising pipeline, including pipeline value tracking and conversion management.
Being accountable for portfolio performance, including:
Number of meaningful engagements/visits with prospects and donors.
Progression of prospects through defined relationship stages.
Conversion rates from engagement to proposal to secured funding.
Achievement of annual income targets (within agreed ranges).
Maintaining accurate and strategic use of CRM data to support forecasting, reporting, and campaign planning.
Contributing to institutional campaign-readiness through disciplined prospect tracking and reporting.
Internal Collaboration and Cross-Stream Income Alignment
Collaborating closely with academic faculties, research centres, finance, legal,and institutional leadership to identify fundable priorities.
Working in partnership with cross-stream income units, including Innovus, Stellenbosch University International (SUI), and the Division for Research Development (DRD), to maximise aligned corporate engagement opportunities.
Coordinating institutional approaches to corporates where multiple income streams intersect (philanthropy, research collaboration, innovation, international partnerships).
Contributing to coherent institutional positioning in the corporate sector.
Proposal Development and Stewardship
Jointly developing compelling, tailored funding proposals and concept notes.
Preparing budgets and supporting documentation aligned with donor requirements.
Ensuring high-quality stewardship, reporting, and impact communication to corporate donors.

Supporting the strengthening of long-term institutional partnerships beyond transactional funding.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
A relevant NQF 7 level qualification (e.g. business administration, marketing, communications, or related field).
At least seven years’ relevant experience in corporate fundraising, corporate relations, business development, or institutional advancement.
Demonstrated track record of contributing to or securing corporate funding.
Strong understanding of the South African corporate landscape, including CSI, foundations, BBBEE, and skills development frameworks.
Exposure to campaign fundraising or capital campaign readiness processes.
Established corporate or foundation network.
The ability to build a portfolio from prospect identification to secured funding.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex academic initiatives into compelling funding propositions.
Persuasive writing and presentation skills.
Results-driven, with the ability to work towards and meet defined income* targets.
Organised, disciplined, and comfortable managing a measurable pipeline.
Professional, resilient, and has the ability to operate within a performance-driven environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

Experience within a university advancement environment.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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PSS

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Candice Egan on 021 808 2711, or at eganc@sun.ac.za

Currency
Commencement Date 01-Aug-2026
Closing Date 29-Jun-2026
Amount of Travel
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Development Officer

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Development Officer
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Development and Alumni Relations
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Development and Alumni Relations (DAR)

Development Officer (Post Level 8)
(Stellenbosch Campus – on site arrangment)
Ref. DAR/150/0626

Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of Africa’s leading research-intensive universities, globally recognised for excellence in learning, teaching, research, innovation, and societal impact. Guided by Vision 2040 and its strategic priorities, SU is strengthening its campaign readiness and advancing a diversified philanthropic pipeline in support of these institutional goals.

The Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division seeks to appoint a Development Officer who will focus on mobilising both philanthropic and non-philanthropic funding from organisations and the corporate sector.

The incumbent will contribute to prospect identification, donor cultivation, and proposal development within a campaign-ready advancement environment. The role requires a relationship-focused professional who can translate SU’s research, teaching, and student success initiatives into compelling, fundable opportunities while supporting the advancement of prospects through the donor relationship cycle.

The role forms part of an integrated institutional fundraising model and carries defined portfolio development and income targets.

Duties/Pligte
Donor Identification and Portfolio Development
Identifying and researching prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and selected corporate prospects.
Building and managing a portfolio of emerging donors capable of supporting SU initiatives.
Supporting the development of cultivation strategies that move prospects through the relationship cycle: cultivation – solicitation – stewardship.
Contributing to the growth of the donor pipeline through prospect identification and relationship development.
Supporting efforts to secure philanthropic gifts and sponsorships aligned with SU’s strategic priorities.
Donor Cultivation and Engagement
Building relationships with prospective and current donors through meetings, events, and engagement activities.
Coordinating and participating in donor visits and engagement opportunities.
Supporting the advancement of prospects through defined relationship stages.
Maintaining regular communication with donors and prospects to strengthen engagement with the University.
Pipeline and Portfolio Management
Maintaining and managing an active prospect pipeline aligned with agreed portfolio targets.
Tracking donor engagements and prospect progression using institutional CRM systems.
Contributing to portfolio performance through measurable engagement activity and funding proposals.
Supporting forecasting and reporting processes required for campaign planning.
Proposal Development and Stewardship
Assisting with the development of funding proposals, concept notes, and supporting documentation.
Working with academic units and internal stakeholders to gather project information and funding priorities.
Supporting donor stewardship through reporting and impact communication.
Assisting with maintaining strong donor relationships through recognition and engagement activities.
Internal Collaboration
Working closely with colleagues within the Development and Alumni Relations Division to support fundraising initiatives.
Collaborating with academic faculties, research centres, and other institutional units to identify potential funding opportunities.
Contributing to a coordinated and consistent institutional approach to donor engagement.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
A relevant NQF 7 qualification (e.g. business administration, marketing, communications, development studies, or a related field).
At least five years’ relevant experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, corporate relations, or business development.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with external stakeholders.
Experience with proposal development, sponsorship, or fundraising processes.
Experience with donor stewardship and reporting processes.
Understanding of the South African philanthropic and corporate giving landscape.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
The ability to identify and develop donor opportunities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Results-oriented and comfortable working towards defined targets.
The ability to conduct oneself in a professional, collaborative, and adaptable manner.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

Experience within a university advancement or non-profit fundraising environment.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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PSS

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Candice Egan on 021 808 2711, or at eganc@sun.ac.za

Currency
Commencement Date 01-Aug-2026
Closing Date 29-Jun-2026
Amount of Travel
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Administrative Officer

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Administrative Officer
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (SACEMA)
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
School for Data Science and Computational Thinking

South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (SACEMA)

Administrative Officer (Post Level 10)

(One-year fixed-term contract)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. SDR/146/0626

Duties/Pligte
Programme and Project Administration

Coordinating the administrative processes associated with fellowship, training and project-based initiatives assigned to the role.

Coordinating onboarding and exit administration for fellows, trainees, sponsored postgraduate students, visiting researchers and other individuals participating in

       Centre-supported programmes and activities, ensuring required documentation is completed and appropriately filed.

Maintaining comprehensive records of agreements, stipend schedules, reporting milestones and programme documentation.

Serving as the designated administrative contact for programme-related matters for fellows, trainees, postgraduate students, visiting researchers and short course attendees.

Supporting evolving programme portfolios as Centre priorities and funding streams develop.

Bursary and Stipend Payment Administration

Processing bursary and stipend payments for fellows and sponsored postgraduate students on relevant University systems (e.g. SUNStudent) in accordance with approved

       instructions.

Maintaining and reconciling payment schedules and related tracking records.

Liaising with relevant University offices and service providers (e.g. Intellimali) to facilitate payments and refunds where required.

Ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation of all programme-related financial transactions.

Event and Logistics Coordination

Coordinating logistical arrangements for workshops, conferences, short courses, meetings and other Centre-supported activities associated with assigned programmes.

Arranging travel, accommodation, catering and venue bookings in consultation with the Operations Team.

Coordinating participant logistics and communication relating to programme activities.

Supporting visitor administration linked to assigned programmes.

Financial and Procurement Administration

Preparing requisitions and supporting documentation for programme-related expenditure.

Collating and submitting documentation for reimbursements and expense claims.

Maintaining administrative expenditure records for assigned programmes or projects.

Liaising with finance and procurement offices to ensure timely processing of programme-related transactions.

Research and Publication Support

Maintaining records of research outputs and publications associated with assigned programmes.

Updating internal publication trackers and collating supporting documentation as required.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
A relevant post-matric qualification (equivalent to NQF 6) in administration, office management or a related field (or equivalent experience).

At least three years’ relevant administrative experience.

Experience in programme coordination, payment processing and financial administration.

Experience in coordinating travel and event logistics.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience within a higher education or research environment.

Familiarity with university’s administrative, financial and student systems (e.g. SUNStudent).

Strong organisational and planning skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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PSS

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Ms Lynnemore Scheepers on 021 808 2780, or at scheepersl@sun.ac.za

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Closing Date 26-Jun-2026
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Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Junior Lecturer

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Junior Lecturer
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Department of Agricultural Economics
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of AgriSciences
Department of Agricultural Economics

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Department of Agricultural Economics
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. AW07/147/0626

Duties/Pligte
Providing academic leadership in agribusiness and farm management teaching, research, and strategic initiatives within the Faculty of AgriSciences commensurate with the level of appointment.
Designing and delivering modules in agribusiness management, farm management, production economics, financial management, and applied economic analysis.
Advancing research in agribusiness, farm-level decision-making, value chain management, and agricultural competitiveness, and publishing in accredited journals commensurate with the level of appointment.
Building interdisciplinary collaborations with industry stakeholders, agribusiness firms, financial institutions, and value chain partners to strengthen applied research and engagement.
Sourcing and managing local and international research projects, including stakeholder engagement and fundraising commensurate with the level of appointment.
Teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate modules in agricultural economics and quantitative methods.

Supervising honours, master’s and doctoral students, and co-supervising with collaborators where appropriate.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
For the appointment of Junior Lecturer
MSc in Agricultural Economics, or a closely related discipline aligned to agribusiness and farm management.
Knowledge of farm management, agribusiness management, production economics, and applied economic analysis.
Analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial, production, and market data to support farm- and value-chain-level decision-making.
The abillity to conduct farm-level financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, value chain analysis, and decision-support tools.
The ability and willingness to participate in an active teaching programme in agricultural economics and related quantitative modules, within a tertiary education context.
Language proficiency suitable for a multilingual university.
The ability to demonstrate and uphold the core values of Stellenbosch University (SU).
The ability and willingness to conduct research in farm and agribusiness management and production economics.
For the appointment of Lecturer and Senior Lecturer
PhD in Agricultural Economics, or a closely related discipline aligned to agribusiness and farm management.
Demonstrated knowledge in farm management, agribusiness management, production economics, and applied economic analysis.
Proven analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial, production, and market data to support farm- and value-chain-level decision-making.
The abillity to conduct farm-level financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, value chain analysis, and decision-support tools.
The ability or experience to conduct undergraduate teaching in agricultural economics and related quantitative modules within a tertiary education context commensurate with the level of appointment.
The ability or experience to conduct postgraduate teaching and supervision/co-supervision, commensurate with the level of appointment.
Peer-reviewed publications in agricultural economics, agribusiness, farm management, or related fields, commensurate with the level of appointment.
Relevant engagement with the agro-food sector, including industry, government, producer organisations, financial institutions, or civil society.
The ability to source and execute collaborative research projects.
The ability to participate in multi-disciplinary research teams and strategic initiatives.
Language proficiency suitable for a multilingual university.

The ability to demonstrate and uphold the core values of Stellenbosch University (SU).

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

Knowledge of commodity trading within agro-food systems will be an added advantage.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement. Kindly include a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the role’s requirements.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Prof Andre Jooste on 021 808 4899, or at joostea@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or
021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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Closing Date 03-Jul-2026
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Director

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Director
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Library and Information Service
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Library and Information Service

Director: Research Services (Post Level 6)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. BIB/145/0626

The Library and Information Service (LIS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) consists of the Stellenbosch University Library (the central library) and four branch libraries, as well as a few departmental collections. The Library and Information Service strives to be a dynamic leader in the academic library environment, both nationally and internationally. In order to achieve this, it is imperative for the Library and Information Service to render a wide spectrum of client-centred services, to have skilled and motivated staff as well as world-class technological facilities and relevant resources at its disposal, to develop excellent collections in all available formats that meet the needs of the University, and to increase its visibility by making clients aware of available services for the improved utilisation of these.

Duties/Pligte
Assuming overall responsibility for leading, managing and developing four research services sections (Research Impact, Research Commons, Research Data Services and Open

       Access Scholarship) as well as Quality Management at the Library and Information Service.

Effectively managing the Library and Information Service’s strategies relating to research support services and quality assurance.

As a member of senior management, strategic planning and development for the Library and Information Service in general and for the responsibility areas specifically, in line with the

       objectives of the University and those of the Library and Information Service.

Managing and coordinating quality assurance activities of the Library and Information Service to ensure effective client services.

Developing, managing and implementing purposeful partnerships for the Library and Information Service.

Effectively managing strategies that will inform, shape and grow the library’s research impact service initiatives.

Communicating and liaising with relevant role players on campus and elsewhere.

General management functions relating to responsibility areas, such as human resources management and project management.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
An advanced relevant postgraduate qualification in library and information science or equivalent – at least on NQF level 8.

At least eight years’ experience at middle-management level, preferably in an information services or research support division of an academic library.

Advanced knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to information services, research support and other client services.

Demonstrated ability to provide dynamic leadership in terms of continuous value-adding to the changing client needs of the academic community.

High-level computer proficiency with regard to general and library applications.

Strategic planning skills.

Sound experience of human resources management.

The ability to function at senior management level.

The ability to work effectively in a team context.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Project management skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The ability and willingness to function effectively in a multilingual environment.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Exposure to and knowledge of new trends in library and information services world-wide.

Knowledge and understanding of trends within the South African higher education sector.

Experience in successfully implementing and managing projects within an organisation.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Ms ER Tise on 021 808 4880, or at etise@sun.ac.za

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Closing Date 26-Jun-2026
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Medical Officer

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Medical Officer
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC)
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC)

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Medical Officer (Post Level 8)

(Two-year fixed-term contract with the option of benefits)

(Tygerberg Campus)

Ref. TGB12/142/0626

The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) is a world-leading research organisation in the field of child and adolescent TB. The DTTC carries out research in a diverse range of disciplines, including clinical, epidemiological, microbiological, immunological, pharmacological, health economic, socio-behavioural, and mathematical modelling research. The DTTC is seeking a full-time medical officer to assist with a new clinical research project.

This position will be based at the main offices of the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) at the Tygerberg campus of Stellenbosch University (SU).

Purpose of the position

To perform excellent clinical research, manage the clinical team and be the lead clinician on the DEFIANT study. This role will also include project management and coordination of the research team.

Duties/Pligte
Leading the clinical team and the day-to-day running of the DEFIANT study.
Project management and coordination of the clinical research team.
Clinical examination of study participants and completingall relevant clinical forms and CRF’s.
Overseeing clinical study activities (sample collection, chest x-ray and PET-CT scan referrals).
Reviewing and clinical management, including appropriate referral of participants.
Providing clinical care and support to adolescents enrolled in DEFIANT (enrolment visits and follow-up visits).
Assisting with blood taking and other sample collection.
Carrying out lung function measurements as needed.
Supporting investigators in managing and reporting serious adverse events, protocol deviations and completing relevant CRF’s.
Supervising study related procedures and managing the clinical team.
Working with a multidisciplinary team that includes laboratory and clinical staff, as well as with public health programmes (community- as well as hospital-based TB and HIV programmes).
Leadership abilities.
Assisting the PI in grant writing for new funding applications as needed.
Assisting with the analysis of data and writing of scientific publications.
Ensuring quality control, regulatory and ethical compliance.

Performing all duties within the context of the mission, vision and values statement of Stellenbosch University.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
MBChB qualification.
At least two years’ project management experience within a clinical research team.
At least two years’ people management experience within a clinical research team.
At least two years’ clinical work experience in paediatrics/adolescent health within the field of HIV or TB or both.
Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection training.
Sound understanding of clinical and ethical factors associated with TB and HIV research.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Multilingual skills – proficiency in either isiXhosa OR Afrikaans, in addition to English.
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
The ability to carry out research, both independently and in a team context.
The ability to maintain strict confidentiality with patient and study-related information.
A valid code EB driver’s licence.
Excellent clinical and phlebotomy skills.
Leadership and mentoring skills.
People management skills.
Good communication and presentation skills.
The ability to work within a team.
Attention to detail.

Highly organised.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
MPH or MSC epidemiology qualification.

An interest in research skills development and a desire to register for PhD in Adolescent Tuberculosis.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Mrs Sterna Brand on 021 938 9755, or at slbrand@sun.ac.za

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Closing Date 29-Jun-2026
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Technology Transfer Officer

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Technology Transfer Officer
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Innovation and Commercialisation
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Innovus

Technology Transfer Officer (Post Level 8)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. INV/136/0626

Innovus is the technology transfer office of Stellenbosch University (SU). We are responsible for the commercialisation of the University’s intellectual property (IP) and innovations through licensing, spin-out formation, and collaborative partnerships. In addition, Innovus supports entrepreneurial initiatives and innovation capacity-building across SU.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Technology Transfer Officer to join our team and contribute to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world impact.

Job Description

As a Technology Transfer Officer, you will support the identification, protection, development, and commercialisation of innovations arising from the University’s research activities. You will engage with researchers, industry partners, investors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate technology transfer activities that advance both commercial potential and societal impact.

The role requires a combination of technical or scientific understanding, business insight, relationship-building ability, and strong communication skills. Prior exposure to innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialisation, intellectual property, or business development environments will be advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable skills and the ability to grow into the role are also encouraged to apply.

The Technology Transfer Officers also support the senior Technology Transfer professionals with desktop research, reports, presentations, due diligence, etc., related to SU inventions.

We are looking for a high performing, competent and confident individual with high energy levels, who is an excellent communicator, acts proactively and have great time management skills.

Duties/Pligte
Key Responsibilities

Networking and Stakeholder Engagement

Developing and maintaining relationships with SU’s academic and research community to stimulate innovation and intellectual property (IP) awareness.
Supporting innovation disclosure and engagement activities across the University.
Building and maintaining relationships with external industry partners, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders.
Representing SU at conferences, networking events, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
Coordinating and supporting initiatives that showcase SU innovations and entrepreneurial activities.
Technology Evaluation and Intellectual Property Support

Reviewing and assessing technology disclosures for technical merit, potential applications, and commercial opportunities.
Conducting market, industry, and prior art research to support commercialisation and IP decision-making and to establish commercial potential and market size.
Assessing the technology readiness level of inventions and establishing the development needs, time and roadmap to bring the product or service closer to the market.
Supporting the development and implementation of appropriate IP protection strategies in collaboration with patent attorneys and internal stakeholders.
Assisting with developing commercialisation pathways, including licensing, partnerships, and spin-out opportunities.
Commercialisation and Business Development

Identifying potential commercial and industry partners for SU technologies and innovations.
Proactively engaging with potential commercial partners to licence or sell SU technology to them.
Preparing high quality marketing material for SU technologies.
Supporting marketing and commercialisation activities for SU innovations locally and internationally.
Assisting with the preparation and coordination of licensing agreements, partnership arrangements, and other commercial transactions.
Contributing to the development of commercialisation plans, business cases, and opportunity assessments for high-potential innovations.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing commercial relationships and innovation projects.
Communication and Strategic Support

Developing and contributing to marketing and communication material for Innovus technologies and initiatives.
Supporting content development for Innovus digital platforms, including websites, newsletters, and social media.
Contributing to reporting, project tracking, and internal documentation related to technology transfer activities.
Collaborating with the broader Innovus team, SU LaunchLab, and other internal partners on innovation and entrepreneurial development initiatives.

Contributing to the continuous improvement of technology transfer and innovation support practices within SU.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
A postgraduate qualification (master’s degree, or equivalent) in science, engineering, or a related field.
Relevant experience or exposure in innovation, research commercialisation, entrepreneurship, business development, technology transfer, intellectual property, technology sales, or related environments.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to engage effectively with student, academic, research, industry, and entrepreneurial stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in standard business software applications, including MS Office.
Willingness to travel.
Own transport and a valid driver’s licence.
Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Strong relationship-building and networking capability.
Professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.
The ability to work across disciplines and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Willingness to learn and develop within a technology transfer and innovation environment.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience in technology transfer, innovation support, intellectual property management, commercialisation, or related activities.
Experience in using AI as a tool to improve productivity.
Exposure to research, academic, startup, entrepreneurial, or innovation-driven environments.
Familiarity with intellectual property protection and commercialisation processes and the South African IPR Act (51 of 2008).
Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or industry collaboration.
Experience in technology marketing, licensing, negotiations, or business development.
Project management experience or training.
Experience in using digital and artificial intelligence tools in an ethical and constructive manner to support productivity and communication.

Established industry or innovation ecosystem networks would be advantageous.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Ms Nolene Singh on 021 808 4192, or at nsingh@sun.ac.za

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Closing Date 26-Jun-2026
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Head: IT Governance and Audits Ref. IT/134/0526

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Head: IT Governance and Audits Ref. IT/134/0526
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Information Technology
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Information Technology Division

Head: IT Governance and Audits (Post Level 7)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. IT/134/0526

The IT Shared Services, Governance and Risk Management within the Information Technology (IT) Division at Stellenbosch University (SU) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the IT Audits (internal, external and other auditing activity related to forensic investigations, data breach investigation and cyber incidents) function. The Head: IT Governance and Audits is responsible for the coordination and support of all IT audit activities across the institution, ensures that the audit engagements with both internal and external auditors are effectively planned, managed and closed out; is the contact between the IT Division, SU stakeholders and the audit teams to ensure that audits request are addressed, evidence is accurately gathered and corrective actions are implemented; and provides guidance on compliance with relevant frameworks, policies and regulatory requirements to reduce audit risks and improve overall IT governance.

Duties/Pligte
Planning, coordinating and overseeing audit engagements, ensuring timely completion of audit request.
Facilitating audit kick-off meetings and overseeing the entire audit process, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders.
Leading project planning for audit-related mitigations and follow-up actions.
Serving as the primary liaison between Stellenbosch University (SU), internal teams, internal and external auditors.
Ensuring alignment of audit activities with industry frameworks and standards, including COBIT, NIST, TOGAF, and ITIL.
Overseeing and guiding IT control testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage and effectiveness.
Providing expert advice on IT governance, risk, and compliance matters.
Preparing and presenting audit findings, recommendations, and reports to senior management.
Driving continuous improvement in audit processes and methodologies.
Maintaining awareness of IT controls, cybersecurity requirements and compliance obligations.

Identifying process gaps and supporting continuous improvement in IT governance and compliance.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
NQF Level 8 in an IT, computer science, auditing or IT related field with five years’ experience in IT audit, IT compliance or IT risk management, OR NQF Level 7 in an IT, computer science, auditing or IT related with eight years’ experience in IT audit, IT compliance or IT risk management.
Proven experience in IT audit management, governance, and risk within a complex organisation.
Strong knowledge of and practical experience with COBIT, NIST, TOGAF, and ITIL frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple audits and projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
The ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
High attention to detail and accuracy.

The ability to translate technical IT evidence into audit-ready documentation.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or similar will be advantageous.

Experience in higher education or public sector environments is preferred.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Dr Zenobia Davidse on 021 808 4303, or at nobi@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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Closing Date 30-Jun-2026
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Lead Business Architect

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Lead Business Architect
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Information Technology
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Information Technology Division

Lead Business Architect (Post Level 6)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. IT/132/0526

The IT Division at Stellenbosch University (SU) is the University’s strategic partner on the digital transformation journey, delivering exceptional digitally enhanced experiences. Through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, we improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities and campus facilities, enhance the transformative student experience, enrich teaching-learning-assessment to promote student success, support the research journey to advance research activities and enable initiatives that drive social impact.

The focus of the Institutional Architecture portfolio is to assess and align the institution’s health by illustrating and describing the interconnectedness of people, processes, technology and other systems, through a unified, accurate source of information to enable relevant role players to:

optimise and enable digital transformation;
ensure that technology investments support academic and administrative priorities;
identify opportunities for simplification.
The Lead Business Architect will play a key role in identifying, documenting, illustrating and contextualising the institution’s interconnectedness of people, processes, technology and other systems to enable the relevant role players to work towards:

operational efficiency;

reduce cost and promote simplification by developing a roadmap and runway for growth and innovation.

Duties/Pligte
Leading and managing the business architecture portfolio

Ensuring that job descriptions, work agreements and PDPs are formulated, tracked and updated as needed for direct reports.
Conducting regular check-ins with direct reports and allocated resources within the matrix structure.
Defining, leading and managing the business architecture portfolio

Aligning the business architecture practice to industry standards applicable to IT and higher education environments or others.
Defining, contextualising and aligning the business architecture strategy, goals and objectives to SU’s by working closely with the University’s internal and external stakeholders.
Identifying, defining and implementing relevant domain definitions, standards, patterns, templates, tools, artefacts and outputs to enable a holistic, integrated, up to date view for each business portfolio.
Contributing to the architecture roadmaps and runways based on the inputs received from various stakeholders, the industry, and other sources, to generate insights for decision-making, planning and prioritisation.
Adhering to the institutional architecture’s ways of working across SU.
Fostering innovation across the business architecture domain.
Leading and managing the business architecture advisory process and ways of working

Liaising and providing guidelines to peers, community of practice and others to enable them and their teams to collaborate with the business architecture practice to deliver required architecture artefacts and outputs.
Identifying and liaising with architects (direct and in matrix structure) to ensure that business architecture artefacts and outputs are aligned to the overall architecture goals and objectives.
Identifying, defining and maturing ways of working for the business architecture practice and domain.
Identifying and managing communities of practices within business architecture to drive architectural objectives or goals for the domain.
Liaising with RMs and other role players to enable them to identify, define, document and contextualise the required business architecture artefacts and outputs with their stakeholders.
Driving adoption of the business architecture practice within SU across all domains, layers and stakeholder groups.
Leading and managing the business architecture reviews, governance and architecture risks

Ensuring adherence to architecture governance requirements and that relevant items serve at the various architecture governing bodies.
Identifying and leading the regular review of the business architecture artefacts and outputs.
Adhering to the institutional architecture quality assurance metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
Identifying, registering, and tracking the resolution of business architecture risks.
Participating in related business and IT functions and processes

Assisting with the implementation and oversight of the ICT institutional Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Communication Plan (Regulation, Playbook and Pocketbooks) for the business architecture domain.
Participating in or leading policy changes, workgroups, committees and other bodies within SU and external as required.
Adhering to SU and IT requirements defined for other practices or capabilities managed by other IT directors.

Participating in or leading initiatives as an SME.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business management, or equivalent.
Experience in Agile or other delivery methodologies.
At least five years’ or more work experience in producing, contextualising business architecture artefacts and outputs, and experience with architecture principles and standards, OR at least ten years’ or more work experience as a business analyst or equivalent with experience in requirements analysis, process mapping and optimisation, capability modelling, and planning and prioritisation.
More than five years’ experience in leading teams as direct reports or within projects or initiatives.
More than five years’ experience in higher education.
Flexibility in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities.
Demonstrable ability to evaluate options and apply them to complex institutional problems.
Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills to coordinate projectsand deliverables across IT and business.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of business architecture frameworks and standards.

A broad understanding of information technology topics and trends.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

None.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Ms Chantel Coetzee on 021 808 3206, or at chantelc@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on

021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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Commencement Date 01-Aug-2026
Closing Date 30-Jun-2026
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Lecturer

Job Title/Posbeskrywing Lecturer
Location/Area
Organization/Organisasie Department of Education Policy Studies
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Faculty of Education
Department of Education Policy Studies

Lecturer: Policy Studies
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. OPV02/123/0526

The Department of Education Policy Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a research-intensive department. Its activities are informed by the following strategic orientations:
A strong alignment between the Department’s research agenda, teaching and service priorities and the University’s vision and strategic objectives;
Emphasis on integrating research, teaching and service;
Epistemology and knowledge construction as central concerns;
A strong culture of debate and critical deliberation;
Active promotion of diversity among staff and students;
Strong national and international networks;

Research focus areas of intellectual relevance in the fields of education, development, democracy and leadership.

Duties/Pligte
Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including the development of theoretical frameworks, content and assessment strategies.
Research and publications.
Student supervision and co-supervision.
Evaluation of teaching practice.

Administration.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
PhD with a specialisation in education.
An appropriate teaching qualification.
Teaching experience in higher education.
Evidence of a publications record.

Evidence of a supervision record at honours and master’s level.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience and knowledge of contemporary debates in education and policy studies in South Africa.

Evidence of trans-disciplinary collaborations.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.
Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Commencement Date 01-Oct-2026
Closing Date 30-Jun-2026
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