Junior Lecturer

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

Job summary

A South African university seeks a Junior Lecturer specializing in Afrikaans. This position involves teaching various Afrikaans modules, conducting relevant research, and engaging in community service learning. The ideal candidate holds a BA or BEdHons degree in Afrikaans and a professional teaching qualification. A minimum of one year teaching experience is required, alongside registration with SACE. This permanent appointment offers a chance to contribute to education and innovation at the university.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year functional experience in primary, secondary or tertiary teaching.
• Registration with SACE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Afrikaans modules within multi-modal delivery approach.
• Conduct research in language learning and teaching.
• Participate actively in community-based research.
• Manage office and module administration.
• Contribute to the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme.

Skills

Subject knowledge: Afrikaans HL and/or FAL

Teaching skills: Language Methodology and Didactics

Assessment competencies

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)

Education

BA or Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons) degree in Afrikaans or Afrikaans Education

Professional teacher’s qualification with specialization in language teaching methodologies

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

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 EDUCATION - SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: N001053 VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A9 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

Providing quality service regarding teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community engagement and commercialisation activities within the Subject Group: Afrikaans for Education.

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching a variety of Afrikaans modules within a multi-modal delivery approach of teacher training programmes at under- and postgraduate level. Expertise and experience of teaching Afrikaans at school and/or a higher education institution are required.

Research

• Perform research in the fields of language learning and teaching. Produce research outputs in an area of language education research.

Community Engagement and Service Learning

• Active participation in the development of community-based research by adapting and designing modules for service learning.

Administration

• Planning, organising and record keeping as part of office and subject (module) administration in accordance with faculty’s teaching policy and close collaboration with the subject group (meetings).

Work Integrated Learning

• Active participation in order to operationalise the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme at all levels.

Minimum Requirements

• A BA or Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons) degree in Afrikaans or Afrikaans Education or relevant to Afrikaans teaching or learning (NQF level 8).
• A professional teacher’s qualification with specialisation in language teaching methodologies / didactics (NQF level 7).
• A minimum of one (1) year functional experience in primary, secondary or tertiary teaching.

Added Advantages & Preferences

• Registration with SACE.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Subject knowledge: Afrikaans HL and/or FAL, preferably within the field of Afrikaans Linguistics.
• Teaching skills: Language Methodology and Didactics.
• Assessment competencies.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite).

Key Behavioural Competencies

• High standard of work ethics.
• Communication.
• Able to work individually as well as part of a subject group (team).
• Ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self-directed manner.

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. Salomé Romylos on 018 299 4750

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Ms. R Slambert on 018 285 2861

Closing Date

2 February 2026

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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