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UCT Staff Awards 2024

On Wednesday, 27 November, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela hosted the UCT Staff Awards 2024 to honour and celebrate staff at UCT for their contributions through excellence and dedication in research, teaching and service.

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11th UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony

In May 2024, UCT Council announced the university’s 11th vice-chancellor. Professor Mosa Moshabela, who took office in August, was officially installed on 25 November 2024. A video recording of the ceremony is now available.

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UCT Official Merchandise

UCT Official Merchandise best sellers.

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UCT Short Courses

Complete one or more of UCT’s continuing education short courses. These are offered in collaboration with a number of UCT faculties, departments and partners.

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LYRA Wellbeing On-the-Go App

Counselling can be beneficial in many circumstances and UCT encourages staff to use the counselling available. The LYRA On-the-Go app lets you chat live with a LYRA counsellor and gives you and your family access to information 24/7/365.

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Administrative computing

Web-based administrative systems and documents can be accessed here.

PeopleSoft Student Administration System
Administrative forms
Administrative systems (hosted by ICTS)
SAP Business Objects System
Purchasing card (PCard)
Governance intranet
electronic Research Administration (eRA) System
Application for teaching in the meridian period (Thursdays and Fridays only)
Venue booking/course timetable
Password self-service for staff
UCT examinations site – please note: the latest changes to courses may not be reflected yet
Residences: Mercury

Outlook

Outlook information on the ICTS website
Outlook Web Access

Staff learning and development

Apprenticeship programme boosts young aspirants

With millions of South Africa’s young people desperate for jobs and opportunities to develop, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Mechanical Engineering has a story of hope to tell.

True torchbearer for development and progress

When he first found himself on the campus of the University of Cape Town (UCT) as the employee of a contracted cleaning company, Frederick Stellenboom had no idea that he would encounter opportunities beyond his expectations.

IT and maintenance calls

ServiceNow – log and manage ICT calls
P&S Workplace Services Portal – log service requests for:

Maintenance and repairs; custodial services
Cleaning, gardens and grounds
Postal services
Educare
Irma Stern Museum
Shared workspace / hotdesk reservations

Maintenance FAQ

Online learning

Amathuba | Vula | Self-training resources
SuccessFactors Learning (Staff Learning & Development Platform)

Human Resources

Human Resources website | Counselling for staff
SAP HR Employee Self-Service
Calculate your cost of employment to calculate your estimated take home pay
UCT Retirement Fund

Staff