Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer and Head of the Division of Haematological Pathology

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Department of Pathology
Division of Haematological Pathology

Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer and Head of the Division of Haematological Pathology
(Tygerberg Campus)
Ref. TGB07/189/0726

Stellenbosch University (SU) is an inclusive, innovative and future-focused institution, a place of discovery and excellence where both staff and students are thought leaders in advancing knowledge in the service of all stakeholders. In partnership with the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS), we are seeking someone who will provide vision and leadership to enhance our position as a leading Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Appointment is on the joint establishment of Stellenbosch University and the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) on the conditions of service of the University. 

Duties:

Reporting to the Executive Head: Pathology, the incumbent’s duties will include:

• Overall strategic leadership of the Division, giving expression to its vision of being a leader in promoting excellence in healthcare with reference to training, research and innovation in Haematological Pathology.
• Fostering an inclusive and collegial environment that encourages a high level of performance, communication and teamwork.
• Operational, human resources and financial management of the Division, including cost centre management, facilities and resources management, as well as information management
• Representing the Division within and external to the Faculty and the NHLS.
• Service delivery in support of Haematological Pathology within the NH LS .
• Contributing to the professional development of registrars through work-based assessments and participating in CMSA assessment processes.
• Monitoring the quality-of-service delivery, teaching and training, and research.
• Participating in and managing independent research within a project or team context.
• Performing and supervising research in priority areas, and contributing to identifying priority research areas aligned with national and global imperatives.
• Contributing to the goals and functioning of the University and the NHLS.
• Expanding and strengthening collaboration with health services, communities and other stakeholders. 

Requirements:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Haematological Pathology.
• Registration as a specialist with the HPCSA (with current proof of registration).
• Expertise and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and supervision.
• Experience of successful postgraduate supervision (at least at Master's level).
• Experience in service delivery within Haematological Pathology, or related and relevant fields.
• Proven management and leadership experience in academic or related environments.
• Proven independent research experience with publications and related research outputs.
• Understanding of the South African higher education environment.

Recommendations:

• A doctorate or at an advanced stage of completing a doctorate (for appointment at Associate Professor level).
• Successful PhD supervision.
• Experience of interaction with service, teaching and/or professional bodies at national and international level.
• Success in securing grants.
• Experience as a CMSA examiner. 

Commencement date:

01 January 2027 

Closing date:

25 August 2026

Enquiries about this post: Prof Gert U. van Zyl at 021 938 9354, or email [email protected]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [email protected]

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. 

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement. 

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy. 

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.