"Lecturer: nGAP"

Lecturer: nGAP - (2226)

Title of Position

Lecturer: nGAP

Post Number

C837

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Psychology

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)  

Closing Date

8/3/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in learning and teaching, research, and community engagement that nurtures the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responds 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 a New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the “Staffing South African Universities Framework. The nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme entails 6-year development process that includes capacity strengthening and short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will gradually increase to a full load over the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities across different levels. An appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems will provide applicable support. Progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. Successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department, as this is a partnership between the Department and UWC.  

The Department of Psychology, located in the Faculty of Community & Health Sciences, has a well-established reputation as a leading educational provider of general training in Psychology as well as postgraduate professional Psychology programmes in Clinical Psychology and Research Psychology. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to appoint a nGAP Associate Lecturer/Lecturer within the Department of Psychology. 

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a minimum average of 70%
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist
• Communication and presentation skills
• Planning and organising skills. 

NB: To be considered for appointment at the lecturer level, a minimum of one publication is required

Added advantage

• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
• Prior experience in an academic role (e.g. lecturer, tutor, supervisor etc)   
• Research supervision experience  
• Interest in psychological assessment
• Experience working with communities or civil society partners
• Three years post-registration experience  

The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD as completing a PhD is a key deliverable to successfully complete the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree and proof of registration with the HPCSA.

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 including contact details of three referees, and your 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 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.

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 official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. 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.

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