UCT Vacancies 2025: Apply Now for Director, Clinical Educator, Lecturer, Academic Faculty, Psychology Technical Officer, Medical Officer Job Openings
UCT has announced exciting job opportunities for 2025, with new advertisements published on www.uct.ac.za. As per the latest updates, there are X33 job vacancies available on the UCT Recruitment Portal. Candidates eager to work with UCT can explore the eligibility criteria and requirements for the positions they wish to apply for.
UCT Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria and Job Details
| Name of Post | Requirements | Last Date |
| Director: Clinical Research | Eligible to be a SAHPRA approved principal investigator on clinical trials by virtue of the following: Is a South African permanent resident or citizen |
29 February 2025 |
| Clinical Educator | MBChB OR BCur Or BCMP (Clinical Associate) qualification. At least three (3) years’ experience working with adult patients in a clinical DIAGNOSTIC capacity and environment. |
27 February 2025 |
| Lecturer: African Music | Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) or Master of Music (MMus) in African music or imminent completion thereof. Proficiency in African instruments with a focus on string instruments |
15 February 2025 |
| Academic Faculty (Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor) | A completed doctoral degree Demonstrated excellence (or clear potential for excellence) as a teacher, particularly in highly interactive classroom settings |
15 February 2025 |
| Psychology Technical Officer | Honours degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, or cognate discipline. 3 years’ experience working in a relevant field, with technical and programming responsibilities. |
30 January 2025 |
| Director: Faculty Operations |
A relevant qualification at an NQF 9 level qualification or related professional equivalent. 15 years of progressive experience at senior management level within an organisation of similar complexity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. |
26 January 2025 |
| Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer | A doctoral degree or equivalent level of scholarship in a relevant field of Commercial Law; Lecturing experience in a relevant field of Commercial Law; |
24 January 2025 |
| Medical Officer |
MBChB with one year completed community service training • Valid registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner |
15 January 2025 |
| Senior Lecturer |
MBChB and FCPaed • Registered (or registerable) with HPCSA as specialist paediatrician • Paediatric practice and training >1 year |
13 January 2025 |
| Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: (Biokinetics & Physiology) | Biokinetics Degree (NQF8) Masters degree in Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Physiology or related field in the Biological Sciences or Health Sciences. |
12 January 2025 |
| Deputy Vice-chancellor: Research & Internationalisation |
A PhD degree. • An established research track record with NRF rating and/ or other indication of international stature, and/or appointment at the professorial level. |
12 January 2025 |
| Senior Lecturer (Post Graduate Convenor) | Registered with HPCSA as a Specialist General Surgeon At least 1 year’s post-qualification experience in academic General Surgery |
12 January 2025 |
| Program Manager: Bioinformatics & Genomics | Masters degree in Bioinformatics, Genomics or a related scientific domain or Postgraduate qualification in project management with evidence of exposure to Bioinformatics and/or Genomics | 12 January 2025 |
| Research Officer | PhD in an appropriate field. Registration with the South African Nursing Council or Health Professions Council of South Africa. |
12 January 2025 |
| Director: Faculty Operations | A Master’s qualification (NQF9) 10 years management experience of which 5 years at a senior level |
10 January 2025 |
| Key Technology Specialist: KEA | MSc degree (or higher) in Engineering or closely relevant Science discipline. | 10 January 2025 |
| Community Health Worker | Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent • Experience in the healthcare environment |
10 January 2025 |
| Research Nurse | Nursing Diploma or Degree and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse • 2 to 5 years’ experience in nursing post registration |
10 January 2025 |
| Research Enrolled Nurse (Contract) | Qualification and Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse |
10 January 2025 |
| Research Officer (Bioinformatician) | PhD in bioinformatics, or related field with at least 6 years post-PhD experience • Advanced knowledge of Python, R or relevant programming language |
08 January 2025 |
| Research Assistant (5x Contract Posts) | Postgraduate qualification in Psychology, Neuropsychology or related discipline. ● Proficiency in using data collection tools or software (i.e. REDCap). ● GCP (Good Clinical Practice or equivalent), certificate |
07 January 2025 |
| PHD Student | A Master’s degree in Aerobiology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, or a related field. • Familiarity with DNA barcoding techniques, ideally with a focus on plant or fungal species. |
06 January 2025 |
| Quality Control and Quality Assurance Officer | Position based in Mowbray • 12-month Fixed Term Contract • Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday |
06 January 2025 |
| Administrative Assistant |
Matric (NQF Level 4) • 3 years’ experience as Personal/Administrative Assistant • Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) • At least 1 year experience working in higher education/academic environment. |
06 January 2025 |
| Administrative Officer and Personal Assistant | Secretarial or Office Management Diploma/ 3-year degree or diploma (NQF 6) in a relevant field or a with a relevant diploma and/ or qualification |
06 January 2025 |
| Post-Doctoral Researcher | A PhD in Aerobiology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field. • Proven experience with DNA barcoding and metabarcoding techniques, particularly related to plant or fungal species. |
06 January 2025 |
| Research Officer |
Masters degree in public health, health sciences, psychology, social sciences or related discipline Fluency in at least one additional South African language |
03 January 2025 |
| Medical Specialist (Pediatrician) | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) • Fellowship of the College of Paediatrics (FCPaed) |
03 January 2025 |
| Human Resources Business Partner | NQF level 6 in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or related field. At least Five (5) years generalist human resources experience. |
03 January 2025 |
Note: Click on the post name to view the full job description.
How to Apply for UCT Vacancies 2025
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official UCT recruitment portal at www.uct.ac.za.
- Check the post-wise eligibility and requirements provided in the table above.
- Click on the respective post hyperlink to read the complete University of Cape Town job description.
- Scroll to the “How to Apply” section at the end of the job description.
- Follow the instructions and complete your UCT application process online/offline.
Contact Details for UCT Vacancies 2025
For inquiries related to the UCT application process 2025 or job details, reach out to the support team via:
- Email: vc@uct.ac.za
- Phone: +27 (0)21 650 9111
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