Junior Lecturer (2 positions) (M000343 and V000037)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Junior Lecturer to contribute to teaching, research, and community engagement at the Vanderbijlpark campus. This permanent position requires a BCom honours degree and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. The university is committed to transformation and follows Employment Equity principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year teaching experience in Business Management or relevant field.
• Show evidence of independence and initiative in research.
• Proof of registration or completion of an MCom in Business Management is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials, practical classes, and workshops.
• Initiate and develop subject material.
• Conduct research and involve in professional activity.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Effective time management

Effective communication

Good interpersonal relations

Education

BCom honours degree in Business Management

Tools

Blackboard

eFundi

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES – SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000343 AND V000037 VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER (2 POSITIONS) PEROMNES GRADE: A9 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

A Junior Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities in the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research, and/or professional activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
  • The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and studio sessions.
  • Initiation and development of subject material.
  • Marking and assessment.
  • Consultation with students.
• Research and Innovation
  • Conduct research.
  • Involved in professional activity.
• Academic leadership
  • Involved in school and faculty committees.
  • Contribute to advising students and recruitment activities.
• Social Responsiveness
  • Involved in community engagement and sharing of expertise.

Minimum Requirements

• A BCom honour’s degree (NQF Level 8) in Business Management or relevant field.
• A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in the presentation of Business Management modules or relevant field in an undergraduate teaching programme.
• Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied, or creative works.

Added Advantage

• Proof of registration or completion of an MCom in Business Management or relevant field.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy in MS Office, e-mail and internet.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (such as blackboard, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaborative environment.
• Commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

Behavioural Competencies

• Effective time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
• Ability to solve problems independently.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof R Müller on 016 910 3357

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904

Closing Date

13 November 2025

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

Kindly take note

Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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