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Position Title:  Lecturer: Physiotherapy

Requisition ID:  1260
Department:  Faculty of Health Sciences
City:  Cape Town

 

LECTURER

 

DIVISION OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Department Of Health And Rehabilitation Sciences

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

 

The Division of Physiotherapy seeks to appoint a suitably qualified candidate to the position of Lecturer, with a focus on foundational courses involving general rehabilitation, movement and exercise. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in strengthening and developing the Physiotherapy Programme through academic leadership, research, and the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The incumbent will also be expected to support the undergraduate research programme while developing their research interests, and to contribute to Divisional and Departmental activities.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Masters in Physiotherapy or a related field
  • Registered and compliant with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist
  • At least three (3) years' work experience in Physiotherapy rehabilitation, movement and exercise in an academic or clinical setting
  • At least two (2) years of experience in teaching, tutoring or clinical supervision of undergraduate students in Physiotherapy at a higher education institution
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in Physiotherapy-related areas (CPD)
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

 

ADVANTAGES:

 

  • Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
  • Experience with postgraduate research supervision in Physiotherapy

 

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Academic teaching on undergraduate courses in the Physiotherapy programme
  • Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
  • Maintain own research programme to encourage evidence-based practice in both teaching and clinical practice
  • Administrative and management duties at Divisional and Departmental levels
  • Participate in socially responsive activities aligned with the university’s vision and mission

 

Enquiries about this post should be directed to Dr Shamila Manie: Head: Division of Physiotherapy at shamila.manie@uct.ac.za

 

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

 

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

 

 

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

 

 

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
  • Up to date HPCSA registration
  • Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

 

 

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

 

Any HR or system related enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore  at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 5405

                       

Closing date:         11th January 2026     

 

Website:                 http://www.dhrs.uct.ac.za/dhrs/division/comm_sciences/about/overview

 

Faculty website:     http://www.health.uct.ac.za 

 

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.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity

 

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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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