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Position Title:  Lecturer: OT

Requisition ID:  1317
Department:  Faculty of Health Sciences
City:  Cape Town

 

LECTURER 

DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

 

The Division of Occupational Therapy seeks to appoint a Lecturer to a full-time permanent Lecturer position. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Division through teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and research in Occupational Therapy, predominantly in Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science and Work Practice. The successful candidate will also, where needed, contribute to other domains of practice. The incumbent will also contribute to Departmental and Faculty activities.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Master’s qualification in Occupational Therapy or a relevant discipline
  • Registered for a Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or a relevant discipline
  • Registered and compliant with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Foundations of Occupational Therapy practice, Occupational Science and Work Practice
  • Two years of experience in Work Practice
  • Two years of experience in teaching, tutoring and clinical supervision of undergraduate occupational therapy students
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

The following will be advantageous:

  • Doctoral qualification in Occupational Therapy or a relevant discipline
  • Actively engaged in research and generating publications 
  • Experience with postgraduate supervision
  • Demonstrable contributions to equity, diversity, transformation, and socially responsive practice

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision 
  • Initiate and develop scholarship aligned with Divisional and Departmental vision
  • Practice learning supervision of up to four students across practice learning sites 
  • Travel to practice learning sites for supervision
  • Build and sustain partnerships with practice sites, policy bodies, and professional networks.
  • Curriculum development and review
  • Development of appropriate teaching and learning materials
  • Administrative, managerial and leadership duties at Divisional and Departmental level

 

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

 

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2026, is R 974 126.

 

To apply, click the 'apply' button to create a profile and submit your application.

 

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

  • Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number
  • Highest qualification
  • ID/Passport

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

 

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 4505.

 

Closing date:               22 April 2026

 

Website:                     http://www.health.uct.ac.za

 

Reference number:    ID1317

 

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf.

 

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The University reserves the right to extend the closing date for applications if deemed necessary and reserves the right to make no appointment.

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