UCT Jobs – 11 November 2026

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WEB CONTENT SPECIALIST

(Payclass 10; Permanent post)
ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT (CMD)

The Communication and Marketing Department (CMD) seeks to appoint a Web Content Specialist with a detailed and well-rounded understanding of digital/web content curation, management, writing and editing, website architecture, and working in a web content managing system (WCMS), such as Drupal or WordPress.

The role is in the Online Communications unit in CMD. This is an in-office position based at UCT’s campus precinct
in Mowbray, Cape Town.

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

Closing date: 11 November 2026 Reference: ID 1509

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SENIOR DATA ANALYST

(Payclass 10; Permanent)
DataFirst
Faculty of Commerce

Please note that only applications from suitably qualified members of the permanent and temporary
UCT staff will be considered.

Overview of the role:
DataFirst is a research data service based at the University of Cape Town that improves access to African microdata
for research and evidence-informed policymaking. We curate and disseminate public-use datasets through our open
data portal and operate Africa’s only secure Remote Access Data Enclave, enabling researchers to analyse sensitive
data in a secure environment.

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to play a leading role in DataFirst’s data services and operations. The successful
candidate will take primary responsibility for the administration of the Secure Data Enclave, including preparing and
curating restricted-access datasets, supporting researchers, liaising with data depositors and IT service providers,
and ensuring that research outputs meet international standards for secure data access. The role also includes
preparing public-use datasets for dissemination through the DataFirst data portal, training and mentoring Data
Analysts, and contributing to the delivery of quantitative data analysis training for researchers.

We are looking for someone with strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to
detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate
will have experience working with survey microdata, data curation, and secure research data environments, together
with a commitment to high-quality service, innovation, and continuous learning. This is a full-time, permanent
position.

Closing date: 13 November 2026 Reference: ID 1573

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

(Payclass 08, Permanent position)
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
FACULTY OF COMMERCE

We invite applications from suitable qualified and experienced candidates for this post for appointment as soon as
possible. The successful candidate will primarily work in the Undergraduate section of the Commerce Faculty Office.
We seek self-motivated candidates, with excellent analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills. This role is key
to the effective functioning of student records and administration within the Faculty of Commerce. The Incumbent
is required to ensure efficient administration of the student life cycle, the maintenance and archiving of related
records.

Closing date: 13 November 2026 Reference: ID 1604

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DIRECTOR: STUDENT SYSTEMS SUPPORT

(Payclass 13 [5])
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

The Director: Student Systems Support is required to provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight of the
University’s student administrative systems, ensuring the effective selection, use and optimisation of systems to
support the University’s academic mission. This includes establishing appropriate structures for the identification,
evaluation, prioritisation and delivery of system enhancements; enabling efficient and high-quality service delivery;
ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, stakeholder needs, and long-term sustainability; and providing
institutional leadership in shaping student systems strategy, policy and practice.

Closing date: 15 November 2026 Reference: ID 1592

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JUNIOR DEVELOPER & DATA TECHNICIAN

(Payclass 09; T1 – 1-year contract)
FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology
Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science

If you have initiative, strong PHP web development skills, excellent organisational and communication skills, and
the ability to work with colleagues, volunteers and members of the public, we invite you to apply for this full-time,
one-year position at the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology (FIAO), Department of Biological Sciences.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the technical development and day-to-day running
of four critically important ornithological citizen science projects. We are looking for someone who is organised,
proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team, and who shares our values of inclusivity, kindness and
excellence. The position is scheduled to commence on 1 January 2027.

Closing date: 16 November 2026 Reference: ID 1588

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SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST)

(Payclass 12; Permanent position)
ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Are you a hands-on identity architect who thrives on securing complex, enterprise-scale environments? The
Enterprise Infrastructure Services division seeks to employ an Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Specialist with specialized expertise in OpenText Identity Manager and eDirectory to spearhead its core
identity governance initiatives. In this role, you will architect the trust between upstream and downstream systems,
maintain directory services, lead critical systems integrations, and maintain and administer identity driver policies.

Closing date: 17 November 2026 Reference: ID 1561

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CLINICAL EDUCATOR

(Permanent; 25 hours per week)
DIVISION OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION SCIENCES
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

We invite applications for this permanent, 25 hours per week Clinical Educator position in the Division of
Communication Sciences and Disorders. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in strengthening and
developing the Division, with an emphasis on the Speech-Language Therapy programme. Contributions will include
clinical education, academic scholarship, relevant service delivery, leadership and administrative responsibilities
within the division and the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Closing date: 19 November 2026 Reference: ID 1597

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SENIOR INVESTIGATING OFFICER: FINANCIAL IMPACT CRIMES

(Payclass 10; Permanent)
RISK SERVICES; INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
PROPERTIES AND SERVICES

The University of Cape Town’s Risk Services, within Properties and Services (P&S), is seeking to appoint a Senior
Investigating Officer: Financial Impact Crimes.

The purpose of the position is to provide functional leadership and specialist expertise in forensic and criminal
investigations, ensuring the effective management of high-risk investigation matters involving fraud, corruption,
financial misconduct and any financial losses suffered by the institution. The position is accountable for the oversight,
governance and quality assurance of investigations, and provides advisory input to executive management and
governance structures to mitigate institutional risk and strengthen the control environment. The position will act as
the complainant in cases registered with the SAPS from an institutional perspective, as required by legislation. The
role has two direct reports who report to the position.

Closing date: 23 November 2026 Reference: ID 1526

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SENIOR INVESTIGATING OFFICER: SERIOUS AND VIOLENT CRIME INCIDENTS

(Payclass10; Permanent)
RISK SERVICES; INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
PROPERTIES AND SERVICES

The purpose of the position is to provide functional leadership and investigative expertise in relation to criminal
incidents, student disciplinary matters and staff-related misconduct, while supporting proactive threat detection,
intelligence gathering and safety interventions to protect the University community and its assets. The position also
plays a strategic role in proactive threat detection and risk management through the identification and analysis of
crime trends, intelligence gathering and the development of targeted interventions aimed at mitigating risks to the
University community, assets and reputation.

The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability and engages with senior internal
stakeholders and external law enforcement agencies. The incumbent is responsible for conducting and leading active
criminal investigations and managing high-risk investigation matters relating to all serious and violent incidents,
excluding financial crime-related incidents. The role is accountable for the oversight of governance and quality
assurance of serious and violent investigations and provides advisory input to executive management as well as
governance structures, to mitigate institutional risk and strengthen the control environment. The role has two direct
reports who report to the position.

Closing date: 23 November 2026 Reference: ID 1525

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DIRECTOR: CENTRE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

(5-year contract)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) invites applications from qualified candidates for the
position of Director of the Centre for Cancer Research (CCR). Emerging from the Faculty’s Cancer Research Initiative
(CRI), the CCR underscores the Faculty’s commitment to tackling the growing burden of cancer. The Centre aims to
strengthen and promote interdisciplinary cancer research, ultimately improving patient care, survival, and quality
of life for those affected by cancer.

The Director will provide strategic leadership and will secure funding to enable the expansion, and ensure the
sustainability, of the CCR towards achieving its vision as a transformative, innovative centre for cancer research.
The Director will also develop and maintain cancer research-enabling platforms, support emerging and established
cancer researchers, promote community engagement, and ensure impactful research that informs policy and
improves cancer prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive management in Africa and globally.

Closing date: 29 November 2026 Reference: ID 1607

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We wish you all the best with your applications