Overview
Senior Data Analyst Jobs in Cape Town at MCI Careers
Post Number
8020966 (0457)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> School of Pharmacy
Type of Position
Permanent – Full Time
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
30/6/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for its proud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.
The School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape has a strong focus on patient and service orientated education, building on a sound scientific base and active research. The School intends to appoint an experienced Academic Pharmacists or Clinical Pharmacologists to complement and enhance both teaching and research expertise in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. The start date for this position will be January 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on campus and in clinical settings
Conduct research and publish in appropriate high impact journals
Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
Curriculum development, assessment and the continuous improvement of the academic programme
Community engagement and outreach
Manage academic administration
Minimum Requirements
A BPharm, MBChB or related degree AND a PhD (Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology), or a PharmD
Registration with the appropriate Professional Council (SAPC or HPCSA) to practice in South Africa
Teaching and practice experience with a student centred and innovative approach towards teaching and learning
A record of relevant high quality accredited publications and experience of postgraduate research supervision.
Required competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Teaching, training and mentoring skills in an academic and clinical environment
Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students
Planning and organising skills
Time and project management skills.
Added advantage and preferences:
A track record of developing research projects and securing funding would be an advantage;
Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health and/or research organisations;
Active working experience as a pharmacist in a clinical environment.
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.
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.
Title: Senior Data Analyst
Company: MCI Careers
Location: Cape Town
