UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC) LECTURER NGAP Post Number NG22 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Women's and Gender Studies Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 26/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (NGAP) DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES LECTURER Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is implementing the ninth phase of the ‘New Generation of Academics Programme’ (nGAP) of the ‘Staffing South African Universities’ Framework. nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme consists of a 6-year development programme, including short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will increase to a full load within the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities and levels. Applicable support will be provided by an appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems, while progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. As this is a partnership between the Department and UWC, successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department. Responsibilities will include:
Minimum Requirements
Added advantages include:
Additional requirements for all positions include:
The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree. For further information about the position (but not applications), please contact Prof S Ngabaza via email at: [email protected] In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB LECTURER NGAP Post Number NG20 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Afrikaans / Nederlands Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 26/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME” (NGAP) DEPARTMENT OF AFRIKAANS & NEDERLANDS LECTURER Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is implementing the ninth phase of the ‘New Generation of Academics Programme’ (nGAP) of the ‘Staffing South African Universities’ Framework. nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme consists of a 6-year development programme, including short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will increase to a full load within the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities and levels. Applicable support will be provided by an appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems, while progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. As this is a partnership between the Department and UWC, successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department. Responsibilities will include:
Minimum Requirements
Added advantages include:
Additional requirements for all positions include:
The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is a key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree. For further information about the position (but not applications), please contact Dr Donovan Lawrence via email at [email protected]. In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
NGAP LECTURER Post Number NG19 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Sociology Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 26/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (nGAP) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY LECTURER Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is implementing the ninth phase of the ‘New Generation of Academics Programme’ (nGAP) of the ‘Staffing South African Universities’ Framework. nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme consists of a 6-year development programme, including short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will increase to a full load within the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities and levels. Applicable support will be provided by an appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems, while progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. As this is a partnership between the Department and UWC, successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department. Responsibilities will include:
Minimum Requirements
Added advantages include:
Additional requirements include:
The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree. Enquiries (not applications) about the post can be emailed to the Chairperson of the Department of Sociology, Prof Emmanuel Mayeza ([email protected]). In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB LECTURER NGAP Post Number ng21 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Library and Information Science Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 26/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (NGAP) DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE LECTURER Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is implementing the ninth phase of the ‘New Generation of Academics Programme’ (nGAP) of the ‘Staffing South African Universities’ Framework. nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme consists of a 6-year development programme, including short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will increase to a full load within the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities and levels. Applicable support will be provided by an appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems, while progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. As this is a partnership between the Department and UWC, successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department. Responsibilities will include:
Added advantages include:
Additional requirements for all positions include:
The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is a key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree. For further information about the position (but not applications), please contact Dr Lizette King via email at [email protected]. In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: ACADEMIC Post Number 8020488 (ITS 0003) Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic Type of Position Fixed Term Contract Length of Contract Period (Five-year contract with the option of renewal) Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 26/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic institution that is cognisant of the volatile, uncertain, complex, ever-changing and challenging global environment. The University actively responds, in critical and creative ways, to the developmental needs of the local, national and international contexts. UWC appreciates the opportunities of the academic project and wishes to build on its history of providing students with an excellent academic experience. The academic project constitutes the core mandate of a university; hence the quality of its teaching, research, community involvement and transformation goals are integral to its success. The core mandate of a university is located within its academic and research enterprises. At UWC the academic project is managed through seven (7) faculties, as well as a range of Centres, Schools, Institutes and Departments linked to the various faculties and the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic position is responsible for the academic project in Faculties headed by Deans and supported by Deputy Deans, as well as the Directorates, namely Academic Planning Unit, Community Engagement Unit, Centre for Innovative Educations and Communication Technologies (CIECT), and the Directorate of Learning and Teaching for Student Success. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic reports to the Rector and Vice-Chancellor and as a member of the University Executive shares in the responsibility to drive the institution’s strategic direction in line with the Institutional Operating Plan and effective governance. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in higher education who: fosters and supports strategic cross-institutional collaboration, learning and teaching activities, as well as Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact activities; supports and initiates activities in support of the academic development, retention and success of a diverse student body; leads discussions and initiatives in curriculum renewal; will encourage and promote the generation of external income through academic activities; will establish national and international partnering and networks through collaboration; facilitates and delivers on the goals as set out in the University’s Institutional Operating Plan; contributes to the transformational agenda of the University in all areas of responsibility and leads the University’s academic agenda by being responsive to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Minimum Requirements The applicant must hold a Doctoral degree and be eligible to be appointed at a Professor level, as well as a proven track record of academic excellence, and a well-established publication track record; proven management, leadership and change management skills gained at a senior level in the higher education environment; evidence of international and national partnering relations; experience in managing budgets, projects, funding and grants; demonstrable knowledge in systemic operational matters and governance in Higher Education, as well as challenges faced by universities in South Africa and internationally. Demonstrated experience in fundraising external to the university environment is essential. The applicant must display a good understanding of the integration of various forms of technology into the delivery of programmes and services. For any further information related to this application, please get in touch with our Executive Director of Human Resources, Meko Ernest Magida, via email at [email protected]. Short-listed candidates must make a presentation to the University community and later participate in an interview process to be conducted by the Senior Appointments Committee of the University Council. Applications should be submitted online by 26 May 2024. NB: This is a five-year contract with the possibility of it being extended for a second term. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB SPECIALIST: SYSTEMS BACKUP AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY Post Number 8021687 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> ICS Department -> IT Operations & Services Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 17/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas The UWC’s Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University’s strategic goals and objectives. ICS, in line with growing its capability and supporting the Digital Transformation Strategy of UWC, offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist: Systems Backups and Business Continuity in the ICS IT Operations and Services Support unit. The primary purpose of the Specialist: Systems Backups and Business Continuity is to ensure that the University’s production systems are secured through scheduled backups and to ensure the recovery and availability of all critical business systems through best practice implementation of an IT Business Continuity Plan. The Key Responsibilities of the incumbent include but are not limited to:
Minimum Requirements Minimum Education and Experience required:
Minimum competencies required:
For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact the Manager: IT Operations & Services, Mr Anver Natha [email protected] In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB CO-ORDINATOR: STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUPPORT Post Number 8021664 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential Services Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 12/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa. Applications for the post of Coordinator: Reslife Student Leadership Support (SLS), are invited from dynamic and vibrant professionals who constantly strive for personal growth and self-improvement. It is essential that applicants can demonstrate relevant student housing experience at a tertiary level; they must be client and service oriented and passionate about students and their co-curricular development and well-being. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of student generated programming across UWC student communities (residences) as well as to capacitate, strengthen, professionalise and support student structures by offering opportunities for training and development that contribute towards effective and goal orientated leadership, good governance, accountability, transparency and teamwork. This includes but is not necessarily limited to:
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In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: FACULTY Post Number 8020236 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Dean's Office: Arts and Humanities Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary) Closing Date 12/5/2024 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (OFFICE OF THE DEAN) FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES An opportunity currently exists for candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Officer to provide administrative support to the Dean’s Office in respect of all Faculty administrative processes, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures; and to provide a professional support service to academics, students and staff. Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee’s duties will include, but not be limited, to the administration and execution of the following tasks:
Minimum Requirements Qualification and Experience:
A full job description is available on request. In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
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