To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

Clinical Trials Coordinator

Requisition ID:  721

Department:  Faculty of Health Sciences

City:  Cape Town

CLINICAL TRIALS COORDINATOR

(5-year contract; Payclass 10)

Desmond Tutu HIV Centre

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The Desmond Tutu HIV Centre (DTHC), based at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), is committed to the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our growing research team as Clinical Trials Coordinator. The main purpose of the position is to coordinate all clinical trial activities at the Emavundleni Clinical Research Site, including oversight of study coordinator functions, DAIDS coordinator functions, regulatory aspects, training, sponsor reporting, and sharing GCP accountability for all trial processes at Emavundleni.

This full-time contract position will primarily be based at the Emavundleni Clinical Research Site in Crossroads.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related field (NQF7) or equivalent relevant experience
• 4 years’ experience as a study coordinator in a clinical drug or vaccine trials environment
• Experience as primary Study Coordinator in a minimum of 3 separate drug/vaccine trials including at least one trial initiation and one trial close out
• 2 years’ experience in managing staff in a clinical study team in a clinical drug trials environment
• Fully computer literate and familiarity with different clinical trial database management systems
• Ability to work independently and in a team of clinicians, sponsors, pharmacy, nursing and administrative staff
• Available to work after hours (including after-hours and/or weekend) if required
• Client focus and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Problem solving and decision making
• Excellent quality control and attention to detail capability
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong planning, organizing and problem-solving skills
• Innovation
• Self-management
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Advantages:

• Clinical professional qualification

• Fluency in isiXhosa

• Post graduate qualification relevant to research

• GCP certification

• Experience in protocol design

• Experience in implementing DAIDS clinical trials

• Academic writing experience

• Data quality assurance experience

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of clinical trial activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, GCP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), you will work with diverse clinical research teams to help ensure projects are delivered within budget and on time, including:

• Developing/maintaining study management tools and documents etc.
• Developing/maintaining staff schedules and leading staff training where appropriate
• Overseeing the recruitment, screening, enrolment and follow-up of participants
• Overseeing quality data collection in accordance with the protocol/SOPs
• Overseeing sourcing and/or maintenance of equipment and clinical supplies necessary for the trial
• Tracking and/or reporting study status updates (including project metrics and finances)
• Direct line management of study coordinators  
• Responsible for implementing processes to ensure participant safety
• Stakeholder relationship management including Clinical Trial Monitors, sponsor, DAIDS
• Manage the resolution of all Clinical Trial Monitor queries

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (view)

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is between R612 625 and R720 734.

To apply, please click the “apply” button to create a cadidate profile and submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position and
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 5405.        

Closing date:              11 August 2024                                     

Website:         www.health.uct.ac.za/home/accredited-centres   | www.desmondtutuhealthfoundation.org.za

Reference number:    ID 721

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Research Officer (ACDI_Science)

Position Title:  Research Officer (ACDI_Science)

Requisition ID:  762

Department:  Faculty of Science

City:  Cape Town

Research Officer: Climate Responsive Nature-Based Solutions

Fixed Term Contract 26 months

African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI)

Faculty of Science

The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) invites applications for the position of Research Officer in Climate Responsive Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for appointment 1 February 2025. ACDI is based at the University of Cape Town and supports research and training on climate change and sustainable development.

If you have initiative and strong research leadership skills, and you meet the criteria as listed below, we invite you to apply for this fixed term Academic Research position (26 Months).

Requirements for the job:

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 4 years’ post PhD research experience, with a research track record in climate change adaptation, conservation and/or ecology.
• Publication track record, with evidence of recent productivity and quality, commensurate with career stage.
• Experience in interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary research.
• Evidence of securing independent funding for research, commensurate with career stage.
• Experience in postgraduate co-supervision at Honours, Masters and/or PhD level.
• Experience in research in sustainable livelihoods, local/indigenous knowledge and nature-based solutions.
• Experience with science communication at workshops and/or conferences and with the public and/or decision-makers.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Experience in the use and analysis of spatial environmental and/or climate data.
• Experience in the use of remote sensing, GIS and/or modelling techniques.
• Field research experience in more than two sub-Saharan African countries.
• Be able and willing to travel to other sub-Saharan African and European countries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

The following will be advantageous:

• Track record of research on climate and nature-based solutions
• Excellent data science skills, including advanced analysis, data visualization, and data management.
• Experience in machine learning for addressing typical nature-based solution target societal challenges.
• Knowledge of open science research principles and practices.
• Excellent science communication, such as contributing to media articles, public speaking, media interviews.

Responsibilities:

• Lead in key research projects that form part of ACDI’s Nature-based Solution research programme, including ALBATROSS (Advancing knowledge for Long term Benefits and Climate Adaptation through holistic Climate Services and Nature based Solutions) project by the European Union.
• Work in close coordination with UCT (including ACDI) researchers and external partners in planning, overseeing, and managing all deliverables on projects that form part of ACDI’s Nature-based Solution research programme.
• Proactively seek and work towards submissions for research funding proposals with guidance from and in collaboration with other UCT staff/research members.
• Advising and mentoring postdoctoral fellows and postgraduate students.
• Assisting in the administration of funding and research activities, including research monitoring and evaluation, finance, and HR with the supervision and support of the ACDI staff.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits is between R673 775 and R832 500.

For queries about the position, email Ruwani Walawege (ruwani.walawege@uct.ac.za).

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (click the apply button) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivational letter explaining fit to the position (not more than 2 pages)
• Statement of research interest and vision
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.          

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan recruitment06@uct.ac.za  or 021 650 3469

Closing date: 26 August 2024                                                             Website: https://acdi.uct.ac.za/

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER: ARCHITECTURE

Position Title:  Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics

Requisition ID:  728

Department:  Faculty of Eng & Built Env

City:  Cape Town

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER: ARCHITECTURE

School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent. It embraces a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide. The academic project remains at the heart of UCT’s mission, which is built on three pillars at the core of Vision 2030: excellence, transformation, and sustainability.

The Architecture programmes of the School of Architecture Planning and Geomatics at the University of Cape Town is committed to, through its teaching, research, and interactions with society generally, advancing the project of Architecture to address the needs of socially just and inclusive cities in a developing, post-apartheid South Africa.

To engage with this urgent transformative project, the School is seeking to appoint a full-time academic staff member. We seek someone who is committed to the role that architectural design and research play in the creation of just and inclusive places. As we build and transform our School to responsibly address these challenges, we are looking for an individual who can make relevant and impactful contributions through their teaching, research and social responsiveness activities.

The applicant should demonstrate evidence of engagement with, and commitment to, architecture, design research and architectural education and help us build intersectional methodologies and alternative pedagogies of knowledge production. The applicant will be expected to participate actively in the intellectual life of the School, and add new dimensions to the teaching of architecture, through studios, workshops and seminars that engage with the spatial legacy of the colonial project in South Africa and the continent, and support innovation, cross-disciplinary work, and diversity. General responsibilities include teaching, research, administration and social responsiveness. The successful candidate will be required to teach across both Undergraduate and Postgraduate architecture programmes.

For this particular position, we are seeking a candidate at Professor or Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer level that can dedicate the time required to support the rich, diverse culture of the School, and contribute to the articulation of its leadership role.

Requirements applicable at all levels:

• a Masters’ degree (professional) or 5-year Bachelors’ degree in Architecture or equivalent professional architectural qualification
• PhD degree qualification
• evidence of social responsiveness (see: http://www.uct.ac.za/main/explore-uct/social-responsiveness) as it relates to your context

Additional requirements for a Senior Lecturer level:

• at least five years relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• a record of independent and original research as either peer-reviewed outputs and/or awarded creative works

Additional requirements for the for an Associate Professor level:

• at least seven years relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• a strong recent publication record of peer reviewed research scholarship and/or creative works
• a postgraduate supervision record
• demonstrated academic leadership and evidence of academic management experience

Additional requirements for the for a Professor level:

• at least ten years teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• demonstrated impact on curriculum development and evidence of teaching innovations
• postgraduate supervision record, including PhD students
• a comprehensive body of peer reviewed research outputs and/or creative works related to your academic interests
• demonstrated academic leadership achievements and evidence of academic management experience beyond course requirements

The annual cost of employment, inclusive of all benefits, is:

• Professor                    – R 1, 589 931
• Associate Professor   – R 1, 303 157
• Senior Lecturer          – R 1, 084 555

To apply, please visit the UCT Internal Careers site(For Internal Applicants) and UCT Careers site(For external Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application. 

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• A 1-2 letter of motivation/statement of interest specifying the relevance of the experience with a description of research, teaching, etc
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A 10-page, digital portfolio of representative work, teaching and/or publications.
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and deliver an open presentation to the School. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any inquiries for this position are to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at recruitment03@uct.ac.za or 021 650 1673.

Closing Date: 1 September 2024                                 Website: www.apg.uct.ac.za

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Director; Post Graduate Studies and Researcher Development

Requisition ID:  738

Department:  Research Office

City:  Cape Town

DIRECTOR: POSTGRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT

(Permanent; Payclass 13;5)

Research Office

The Research Office seeks to appoint a suitably experienced incumbent to a permanent position of Director: Postgraduate Studies & Researcher Development.

We are looking for an innovative and strategic leader with a good understanding of the academic and research project to provide direction, support and oversight of the Directorate’s operations to ensure efficient and forward-thinking approaches to the efficient management and operations of the Postgraduate Studies, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Researcher Capacity Development, Researcher Development Academy and Postgraduate Student Funding and support Programmes. This will require coordination and integration with faculties and other central professional support and administration departments. In addition, the Director will ensure effective management and administration of transformation and capacity development special projects, such as the Carnegie DEAL, the Accelerated Transformation of the Academic Programme, among others.

The main purpose of this position is to provide strategic oversight to the operations of the Directorate’s portfolio and its strategic initiatives which includes but not limited to strategies for improving postgraduate access and success and contributions and plans towards enhancing a diverse and highly research-active academic cohort.

Requirements for the job:

• A doctoral degree (NQF10).
• At least 10 years relevant experience within a higher education context of which seven years must be at a senior academic or management and strategic level with commensurate administrative experience.
• A strong track record of supervising a diverse pool of postgraduate students up to PhD level and hosting of postdoctoral fellows over a period of at least 10 years.
• Demonstrable research leadership accompanied by a strong publication record.
• Knowledge of relevant policy, legislation and regulations pertaining to research and postgraduate education in public higher education in South Africa.
• Strategic leadership experience in the development of strategic plans and their implementation as well as supporting processes.
• Experience in leading and managing teams, with exceptional interpersonal skills at individual and group levels.
• Effective stakeholder relations management. The ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders at various levels and across faculties and central professional support departments.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to execute, network, liaise and negotiate.
• Analytical and innovative thinking.
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment.

Responsibilities:

• Development of a strategy for the optimal functioning of the Directorate and its positioning as the focal point for postgraduate, postdoctoral research fellows and researcher development support working in close cooperation with faculties and relevant professional support departments.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Directorate clusters, including the Offices of Postgraduate Studies, Researcher development, Postgraduate Funding, the Researcher Development Academy as well as clusters managing various special projects within the Directorate to ensure operational efficiency.

• Oversee the establishment of an integrated and well-coordinated approach to postdoctoral research fellows and postgraduate students’ support and management, with key internal stakeholders, from registration to exit.
• Manage the postgraduate studies cluster and its functions, including strategic initiatives to advance some cluster imperatives such as to improve the postgraduate throughput rate and to reduce the drop-out rates and numbers, among others.
• Initiate and lead development, revisions and implementation of relevant policies through appropriate university governance structures.
• Conceptualisation and drafting of postgraduate annual report.
• Lead and manage the Directorate staff and finances.
• Stakeholder management in partnership with Directorate’s cluster heads.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2024 is between R 1 273 271 and R 1 497 965.

To apply, please visit the(www.jobs.uct.ac.za)websiteto create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessment and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Hlubi Ntsizi at recruitment07@uct.ac.za or 021 650 3831.

Closing date:                                    23 August 2024

Website:                                           https://www.uct.ac.za/research-support- hub

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Careers Service Manager (GSB)

Requisition ID:  734

Department:  Graduate School of Business

City:  Cape Town

CAREERS SERVICE MANAGER

Payclass 10

ALumni Relations & Careers Services

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB), is home to full EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (Europe), AMBA accreditation from the Association of MBAs (UK), and AACSB accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (USA).

The UCT GSB is committed to making business better. With our roots in Africa, our focus is on emerging markets business and our teaching and research are geared towards driving development and understanding in this context, which is characterized by high degrees of uncertainty, complexity, and inequality.

Situated within our Alumni Relations & Career Services Department and reporting to the HOD: Alumni Relations & Careers Service, we seek to appoint a suitably qualified person to the position of Careers Service Manager. This incumbent will ensure a career service offering commensurate with the top business schools with whom we compete for applicants and ensure that the GSB is top of mind to employers when seeking staff. 

The Careers Service Manager will be responsible for:

• Marketing the GSB and its students/alumni to corporations
• Liaising with UCT Careers Service to leverage the UCT footprint and expand our corporate reach
• Formulate, deliver, and manage the careers management learning required by students, in the academic programmes, career-related workshops, career coaching/ advisory sessions
• Ensure that the Careers Service prepares students to take ownership of their job search process and so find relevant employment opportunities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on employment statistics across relevant programmes.
• Partnership and stakeholder relations management both locally and internationally.
• Overseeing and guiding the Careers Service Officer, ensuring effective collaboration and support in delivering high-quality career services to students.
• Managing the budget and forecast for the Careers Office.

Requirements for the job:

• A relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification in Education, Psychology, or a related field. (preferably at Masters level)

• At least 3 – 5 years experience within the Higher Education sector in a Career Services unit or Talent Management experience or Headhunting / Recruitment capacity.
• At least 3 years experience managing staff and budgetary management
• Experience in identifying key themes for career development learning materials
• Experience in data analysis techniques
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills including the production of complex reports and digital offerings for different audiences
• Knowledge of local and global labour market trends and employer expectation
• Experience in collaborating with a range of stakeholders and building relationships at a strategic level
• Proven network with both local and international established employers and higher education institutions
• Proven ability to engage with strategy and a strong focus on delivery
• Highly effective planning, scheduling, time management, and follow-through skills to coordinate and implement special programs and events, while providing service to both employers and students in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent presentation skills and strong writing skills
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve GSB goals.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Must be willing to travel nationally and internationally (as appropriate) and work evenings and weekends as required

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is between R612 625.00 to R720 734.00.

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za), to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application (this is an absolute requirement):

• A letter of motivation, highlighting and addressing your qualifications and relevant experience; and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 contactable referees, including your most recent line manager, if possible.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan at recruitment06@uct.ac.za  or 021 650 3469

Closing date:  16 August 2024

Website: www.gsb.uct.ac.za

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Lecturer (nGAP) (Physics)

Requisition ID:  741

Department:  Faculty of Science

City:  Cape Town

LECTURER (nGAP)

Department of Physics

Faculty of Science

The Department of Physics is a dynamic and growing academic department in the Faculty of Science at the University of Cape Town.  The department seeks to fill a permanent academic position at the rank of Lecturer to strengthen its present and future research activities within one of the current or related areas of research within the department through the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP).

The nGAP appointment is a full-time permanent position that covers a six-year development period: a 3-year development programme, followed by a 3-year induction. In order to allow the appointee to complete a PhD or publish doctoral research material and to acquire research and teaching skills, the nGAP period of appointment is structured as follows:

• a Development Programme of 3 years duration (with the possibility of the programme being tailored to meet the needs of individuals);
• three years induction after successful completion of the Development Programme; and
• continuing permanent employment at the appointing institution thereafter, subject to the normal UCT probation processes.

For more information on the nGAP programme see http://www.ssauf.dhet.gov.za/ngap.html     

Research at UCT Physics comprises the following five areas: (1) applications of nuclear physics in the areas of fast neutron beams, gamma ray detection, PEPT and proton radiotherapy, (2) solid state physics in the areas of low-temperature nano-electronics and computational condensed matter physics, (3) experimental activities within the ALICE and ATLAS collaborations at CERN, including detector upgrade projects, and the application of technologies developed for in High Energy Physics such as Quantum Dot Scintillators and Real-Time Artificial Intelligence to real-world challenges such as PET imaging and muon tomography, (4) high energy theoretical physics, and (5) physics education research.

The university is in close proximity to the Centre for High Performance Computing, and the iThemba LABS national accelerator facility.  The Department is also affiliated with the SA-CERN programme, which funds travel and infrastructure for CERN related projects.

Requirements for the position:

• An MSc in Physics, or equivalent;
• A research track record in one of the areas of physics mentioned above;
• A demonstrable ability for teaching at the introductory level and an enthusiasm for developing a full teaching portfolio including teaching at the senior undergraduate level, laboratory components, and specialist lecture modules at Honours (4th year) level.

Advantages:

• A PhD in Physics
• A research track record that demonstrates recognition, experience (e.g. postdoctoral, industry), productivity and creativity;
• Success in obtaining funding for research;
• Teaching experience, and ability to contribute to curriculum development, and postgraduate supervision;
• Experience in departmental-level administration (or equivalent).

Responsibilities:

• Teach at both introductory and senior undergraduate level (including service courses and undergraduate laboratories) and give specialist lectures at Honours level;
• Undertake research within an area of focus in the department;
• Supervise Honours-level, MSc and PhD students;
• Contribute to the well-being of the department;
• Contribute to management, leadership, administration and social responsiveness.

The 2024 annual cost of employment, including benefits, is R 901 517.

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application (this is an absolute requirement):

• Motivational letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research statement (1 page) and teaching statement (1 page)
• Academic transcripts
• 3 contactable referees.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan recruitment06@uct.ac.za 

Or 021 650 3469

Closing date:  16 September 2024

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Associate Professor/ Professor and Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer

Requisition ID:  732

Department:  Faculty of Law

City:  Cape Town

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR AND LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER

FACULTY OF LAW

DEPARTMENT OF PRIVATE LAW

The Department of Private Law, within the Faculty of Law, invites applications for two academic appointments, one at the level of Associate Professor/Professor and the other atthe level of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. The Department requires persons with expertise primarily in the Law of Delict and/or Property Law and secondarily in aspects of Contract Law to commence employment as soon as possible.

The Department intends to strengthen research and teaching across several areas of its academic offerings at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in the Law of Delict and Property Law. The Department also requires research and teaching capacity regarding selected aspects of Contract Law. The Department would welcome applications from candidates with the relevant qualifications, experience, and an interest in these fields. The candidates should demonstrate the potential to be academic leaders in a Faculty and Department that values a critical and comparative approach to the study of law.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a LECTURER must have:

• At least a LLB and LLM degree or its equivalent (NQF 9 level qualification) with a strong academic record overall but especially in the relevant fields.

Advantageous for a LECTURER position:

• Some record of publications in Private Law (preferably in one or more of the relevant fields);
• Some lecturing experience in one or more of the relevant fields or equivalent relevant experience;
• Some record of socially responsive activities, or public or professional service; and
• A doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) in Private Law or related field or working towards completion of such a doctoral degree.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a SENIOR LECTURER must have:

• At least a LLB and LLM degree or its equivalent (NQF 9 level qualification) with a strong academic record overall but especially in the relevant fields;
• Lecturing experience in one or more of the relevant fields or equivalent relevant work experience;
• An established record of publications in one or more of the relevant fields;
• Some evidence of active contribution to Department- and Faculty-level academic administration (or equivalent experience); and
• Some record of socially responsive activities, or public or professional service.

Advantageous for a SENIOR LECTURER position:

• A doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) in Private Law or related field; and
• Some record of postgraduate supervision.

Candidates suitable for appointment as an ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR must have:

• A doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) or equivalent level of scholarship in Private Law (preferably in one of the relevant fields);
• Considerable lecturing experience in one or more of the relevant fields;
• Demonstrable capacity and experience to supervise at a postgraduate level;
• A strong and consistent record of relevant publications in Private Law;
• Evidence of academic and administrative leadership; and
• A strong record of socially responsive activities.

Candidates suitable for appointment as a PROFESSOR must have:

• A doctoral degree (NQF 10 level qualification) or equivalent level of scholarship in Private Law (preferably in one of the relevant fields);
• Extensive lecturing experience in one or more of the relevant fields;
• A considerable record of postgraduate supervision;
• A strong and consistent record of publications in Private Law;
• A strong record of academic and administrative leadership; and
• A strong record of socially responsive activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the relevant fields, or as otherwise required by the Department or Faculty;
• Supervising students, including at the postgraduate level (as appropriate to the level of appointment);
• Maintaining a research profile and publication output commensurate with the level of appointment;
• Contributing to and/or participating in Faculty and Departmental activities and assuming administrative responsibilities appropriate to the level of appointment; and
• Maintaining socially responsive activities and/or public or professional service commensurate with the level of appointment.

The annual remuneration packages for 2024, including benefits and scarcity allowance for the respective levels are as follows:

• Professor:                              R 1 748 924,1
• Associate Professor:             R 1 433 472,7 
• Senior Lecturer:                    R 1 193 010,5 
• Lecturer:                                R 991 668,7 

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jos.uct.ac.za). (link to be added) (For Internal Applicants) and (link to be added)(For External Applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Letter of Motivation indicating for which position (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor/Professor) and in respect of which primary legal field (Law of Delict or Property Law) you applying for and how you meet the requirements as outlined above in respect of the relevant position and legal field;
• Certified transcripts of your academic results; and
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Please contact Prof François du Toit, the Head of the Department of Private Law, at f.dutoit@uct.ac.za with enquiries regarding this position.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Hlubi Ntsizi at hlubi.ntsizi@uct.ac.za or 021 650 3831.        

Closing date:              8 September 2024

Website:                     Home | Department of Private Law (uct.ac.za)             

Reference number:    ID732

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Innovation Commercialisation Manager

Requisition ID:  626

Department:  Research Contracts Innovation

City:  Cape Town

INNOVATION COMMERCIALISATION MANAGER

(Payclass 12)

RESEARCH CONTRACTS AND INNOVATION DEPARTMENT (RC&I)

In addition to negotiating research contracts entered into with our wide variety of funders, RC&I fulfills the role of a “Technology Transfer Office” managing Intellectual Property (IP), maturing technologies and ultimately commercialising IP through licensing or spin-off company creation (innovation). We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for this permanent post.

Requirements:

• NQF Level 9 (Masters) in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• 5 years’ relevant working experience ideally in a new product development environment or technology commercialization environment.
• Formal training in project management or experience in managing large, multi-disciplinary and multi-party projects, in the new product development / innovation space.
• Evidence of ability to control project budgets and expenditure, use of financial systems and associated reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of bringing products to market, hurdles faced in different sectors, regulatory requirements, etc.

Preference will be given to candidates who are Recognised Technology Transfer Professionals (RTTP).

Responsibilities

The Innovation Commercialisation Manager (ICM) is responsible for maturing and commercialising technology developed at UCT, which involves three key activities:

1. Development and implementation of a commercialisation and/or technology development strategy for all IP in the UCT portfolio that they are responsible for, and supporting the RC&I Stage-Gate process and critical review (e.g. market, commercial viability, techno-economics);
2. Facilitating investment design, fundraising and proposal development to secure both internal and external funding to mature technologies through Technology Readiness Levels, within the university environment and/or in conjunction with external partners;
3. Commercialising IP by identifying suitable licensees, structuring deals, conducting investment due diligence and participating in the UCT team negotiating the terms of license agreements; or advising entrepreneurs on the creation of spin-off companies and associated business plan development and equity share where appropriate.

The ICM is primarily responsible for the following output: sourcing projects, techno-economic evaluation; market research; commercialization strategy development; fundraising; innovation project management; internal and external stakeholder engagement; marketing and promotion of UCT technologies, commercial and market input into IP management decision gate reviews and supporting IP transactions and sharing of knowledge with regional and national innovation community. The ICM may lead the design, development and implementation of programmes that assist RC&I in achieving its strategic goals.

The ICM works closely with the IP Manager and IP Specialists, the Innovation Investment Manager and has dotted line management responsibility for the New Venture Support Manager and Innovation Project Coordinator. The ICM will oversee the activities of and liaise with Project Managers appointed to manage specific funded development projects, as well as supervise interns in either project management and/or marketing disciplines.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R 1 015 197 and R 1 194 348.

To apply, please visit the www.jobs.uct.ac.za websiteto create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone numbers.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo an assessment undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Hlubi Ntsizi at Hlubi.Ntsizi@uct.ac.za or 021 650 3831.

Closing date:                                    5 September 2024

Website:                                           http://www.rci.uct.ac.za

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

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All the best with your applications.