MERLiA Digital Communications and Engagement Assistant 2027 – University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
UCT’s MERLiA Research Chair seeks a paid part-time Digital Communications and Engagement Assistant for 2027. The post suits PhD-level students interested in mineral and energy law research communications. Apply by email by 23 October 2026.
The Mineral and Energy Resources Law in Africa (MERLiA) Research Chair at the University of Cape Town is hiring a part-time Digital Communications and Engagement Assistant for 2027. The appointment runs approximately 10 months, from 18 January to 10 December 2027, with a mid-year break, and allows up to 205 hours, approximately five hours per week.
The assistant will maintain MERLiA’s LinkedIn presence and website, coordinate its research blog Unearthed, promote publications and events, support webinars, and help strengthen the Chair’s digital communications. Training and support for the relevant platforms will be provided.
Applicants should be PhD-level students interested in MERLiA’s work. Preference goes to MERLiA LLM alumni or students currently registered for a PhD under the Chair. Social media and digital communication familiarity is needed, although applicants need not be communications professionals. Strong writing, organisation, judgement and reliability are important.
The role is paid at the applicable UCT rate for PhD-level assistants. Using the current planning rate of R170 per hour, the maximum value of 205 hours is approximately R35,000; the official notice describes this as a planning figure.
Apply by emailing a short motivation and CV to Ruegshana.Ederies@uct.ac.za by 23 October 2026. The motivation should briefly describe relevant experience with social media, websites, blogs or newsletters, digital content, or online events. Applicants may include links or examples of work. Read the official UCT notice for the current instructions.
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Benefits
Paid at UCT’s applicable PhD-level assistant rate. The current planning rate is R170 per hour, with approximately R35,000 maximum value for 205 hours; final terms should be confirmed with UCT.
Eligibility summary
PhD-level student interested in MERLiA’s work. Preference for MERLiA LLM alumni or current PhD students under the Chair.
Requirements
Some familiarity with social media and digital communications, plus clear writing, organisation, reliability and sound judgement. Professional communications experience is not required.
Documents required
Short motivation and CV; relevant digital work examples or links may be included.
Language/test requirements
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