Junior Lecturer: Human Resource Management

Milpark Education Pty Ltd; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking education provider seeks a Junior Lecturer / Academic Owner for Human Resource Management. This fully remote position involves facilitating online sessions, assessing student performance, and mentoring learners in HR practices. The ideal candidate holds an honours degree in HRM or Industrial Psychology, with facilitation experience in higher education. Strong communication and digital engagement skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Teaching, tutoring, or facilitation experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of core HR functions including recruitment and labour law.
• Familiarity with digital HR tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging and interactive online learning sessions.
• Support the design and administration of assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance student success.
• Mentor students in building confidence with HR practices.

Skills

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Good writing and academic support skills

Learner-first mindset

Collaborative and solutions-driven approach

Adaptability and confidence in HR digital environments

Education

Honours degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Online learning platforms

Digital engagement tools

Job description

The Position

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Junior Lecturer / Academic Owner for Human Resource Management to join our fully remote team!

In this role, you will contribute to the facilitation, assessment, and academic support of students across a range of HRM modules. These may include topics such as recruitment and selection, labour relations, HR technology, performance management, and workplace ethics. You will guide students in developing practical HR knowledge, digital fluency, and the professional skills needed to thrive in modern workplaces.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, digitally enabled education environment.
• Play a key role in preparing for the next generation of HR professionals.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging and interactive online learning sessions for HRM students.
• Support the design and administration of assessments, aligned to module outcomes.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance student learning and success.
• Assist with the ongoing development and quality assurance of teaching materials.
• Mentor and support students in building confidence with HR practices and digital HR tools.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative teams to ensure student success.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A relevant honours degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology (a master’s degree would be advantageous).
• Teaching, tutoring, or facilitation experience in higher education or professional learning environments.
• Knowledge of core HR functions (e.g., recruitment, labour law, training, HR systems).
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and digital engagement tools.
• A passion for student learning, development, and academic quality.

Desired Behavioural Competencies

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Good writing and academic support skills.
• A learner-first mindset with commitment to student success and integrity.
• Collaborative and solutions-driven approach.
• Adaptability and confidence in HR digital environments.

Work Environment Requirements

• Stable, high-speed internet access (preferably fibre).
• A quiet, professional home working environment suitable for remote teaching.
• This is a fully remote position.

Privacy & Consent

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• That you have no objection to us reviewing and processing any personal information provided in the course of your application, as well as any information that you have provided in support of your application.
• That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future employment opportunities that might arise.

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, and appointments will be made in line with our EE requirements.