Cape Peninsula University of Technology Vacancies

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Laboratory Assistant: Biomedical Sciences (Re-advertisement) – (8186)

Job Title

Laboratory Assistant: Biomedical Sciences (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Health & Wellness Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Biomedical Sciences

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus – Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

5/10/2025

Job Purpose

To provide technical support to lecturers during classes by making sure that equipment and materials are ready. Assist learners on a one-to-one basis with their projects. To ensure that machines are always functional and that they are serviced and well-maintained to ensure the smooth running of classes.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric certificate and registered as a medical laboratory assistant with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a medical laboratory environment.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Assist with the preparation and issue of practical class material, including media, stains, and reagents.
• Prepare equipment for use in the practical laboratories.
• Ensure that laboratory safety regulations are maintained.
• Storage and disposal of chemicals, reagents, media, and specimens in accordance with safety regulations.
• Store keeping- monitor stock and consumable levels and ensure correct storage requirements are maintained. Maintain inventories of all assets in the laboratories.
• Housekeeping – cleaning of all used equipment and glassware.
• General maintenance of small laboratory equipment and the laboratory environment and working surfaces.
• Photocopying – preparation of notes and other required documentation for lecturers and staff required.
• General minor maintenance – check the lockers and keys; help with carrying of any heavy materials; assist with maintenance of equipment.

Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Technical knowledge and skills as required by a laboratory assistant registered with the HPCSA.
• High awareness of laboratory safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain laboratory equipment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Support of diversity
• Teamwork and co-operation.
• Quality of work and reliability.
• Customer service.
• Flexibility in a changing environment.

General Information

Closing Date: 05 October 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email:sizaod@cput.ac.za

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

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Technician: Biomedical Sciences (Re-advertisement) – (8188)

Job Title

Technician: Biomedical Sciences (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Health & Wellness Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Biomedical Sciences

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus – Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

5/10/2025

Job Purpose

To provide technical support to lecturers during classes and practicals by making sure that laboratories are managed to HPCSA standards. Assist learners on a one-to-one basis with their projects and practicals. To ensure that machines are always functional and that they are serviced and well-maintained to ensure the smooth running of classes. To perform stocktaking and do procurement of laboratory consumables and reagents. To manage the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the department and ensure that all laboratories comply with health and safety regulations. To assist in the research laboratory when required.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• National Diploma in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a medical laboratory environment.
• Independent practice registration as a medical laboratory technologist/scientist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Recommendations:

• A BHSc/BTech in Biomedical Sciences.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment for use in both undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories.
• Demonstration of techniques and assistance at student practicals.
• Store keeping- monitor stock and consumable levels and ensure correct storage requirements are maintained. Maintain inventories of all assets in the laboratories.
• Procurement of laboratory consumables and equipment.
• Storage and disposal of all chemicals, reagents, media, and specimens in accordance with safety regulations.
• Maintenance of specimen bio-bank.
• Maintain inventories of all assets and consumables within the laboratories.
• General housekeeping of all equipment, glassware, and the maintenance of the laboratory environment.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Technical knowledge and skills as required by a medical technologist registered with the HPCSA.
• High awareness of laboratory safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain and operate specialised laboratory equipment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Support of diversity
• Teamwork and co-operation.
• Quality of work and reliability.
• Customer service.
• Flexibility in a changing environment.

General Information

Closing Date: 05 October 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email:sizaod@cput.ac.za

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

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Senior Network Security Engineer – (8138)

Job Title

Senior Network Security Engineer

Faculty

Support / Admin Department

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) -> Networking

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus – Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

12/10/2025

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain robust network security measures that protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of CPUT’s information systems and infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A BTech in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in network security (firewalls, DNS layer security, MFA) Deployment, Configuration and Support / in CCNA / HCIA (International certified).

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Network Security Architecture and Design
• Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response
• Firewall and Perimeter Defense Management
• Vulnerability Management and Threat Mitigation
• Policy, Compliance, and Audit Support
• Security Awareness and Capacity Building
• Project Involvement and Strategic Input

Competencies

• Team leadership skills
• People Management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Project Management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of emerging networking technologies and industry trends.

General Information

Closing date: 12 October 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email: please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: sizaod@cput.ac.za.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

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Senior Network Engineer – (8136)

Job Title

Senior Network Engineer

Faculty

Support / Admin Department

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) -> Networking

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus – Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

12/10/2025

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the design, maintenance, installations, monitoring, and support of CPUT’s growing LAN/WAN network, troubleshooting network problems and outages, and scheduling upgrades. The goal is to ensure the high availability of CPUT’s network to provide best-in-class service to CPUT’s stakeholders.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A BTech in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in Cisco Network (LAN, WAN and Wireless) Deployment, Configuration, and Support / in CCNA / HCIA (International certified).

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure that enterprise network infrastructure planning is aligned with the Departmental Operation Plan (DOP) and the Institutional Operational Plan.
• Implement enterprise network strategies for Disaster Recovery.
• Plan, implement and configure scalable, resilient, network infrastructure solutions and related technologies according to business requirements, with a specific focus on data centre technologies.
• Maintain CPUT’s network infrastructure according to agreed service standards, including capacity, performance and availability, as well as providing second-line support on deployed network technologies.
• Provide technical network expertise as part of ICT infrastructure projects and participate in other CPUT projects to contribute towards business objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for integration, consolidation and enhancements to ensure the cost-effective and optimal use of network resources and technology.
• Research and evaluate alternative network architectures and related technologies as well as recommend suitable implementation plans in alignment with the CPUT’s network architecture framework and roadmap.
• Create and maintain technical network topology diagrams and provide structured documentation and procedures for the CPUT’s network infrastructure.
• Keep abreast of new network technologies and liaise with vendors for purposes of product and technology review, coordinating vendor presentations where relevant.
• Mitigate risks in the network environment as identified by internal or external auditors and other governance-related assessments.
• Design and implement enterprise network upgrades.
• Pro-active monitoring and manage utilisation of university network infrastructure provided by 3rd parties.
• Liaise and manage 3rd party service providers to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Ensure high availability of enterprise network infrastructure through the use of monitoring tools.
• Provide enterprise network maintenance and support.
• Process Management.
• Supervise and mentor junior network technicians and Interns.

Competencies

• Team leadership skills
• People Management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Project Management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of emerging networking technologies and industry trends.

General Information

Closing date: 12 October 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email: please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: sizaod@cput.ac.za.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

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