The Water Hub research facility is managed by the University of Cape Town’s Future Water Institute and is located in Franschhoek.
A PhD scholarship is being offered for research that focuses on advancing the use of nature-based treatment to remove organic matter, pathogens, contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and excessive nutrient loads from decentralised wastewater streams. This project forms part of an ongoing programme with international collaborators demonstrating how low-energy, low-cost natural treatment systems can support safe water reuse and improved water security in resource-constrained contexts.
Location: The Water Hub, Franschhoek, South Africa
Starting Date: 2026
Duration: 3 years, full-time
A PhD scholarship is being offered to research the optimisation and assessment of the operation of a 100kg containerised biodigester system capable of converting food and organic waste into biogas for heating and refrigeration and using digestate for small-scale agroecology production.
Location: The Water Hub, Franschhoek, South Africa
Starting Date: 2026 (flexible)
Duration: 3 years, full-time