Lecturer in Auditing

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape invites applications for a Lecturer in Auditing in the Department of Accounting, within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. The post is permanent and full time, based at the Bellville campus, with SAICA/SAIPA accreditation relevant to the role.

The successful candidate will teach undergrad and postgraduate Auditing, conduct research, supervise students, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in community engagement and service activities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Auditing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of research publication.
• Supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate students.
• Contribution to curriculum development and assessment.
• Engagement in community outreach and discipline-specific activities.
• SAICA accreditation holder preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Auditing.
• Conduct research and publish.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and discipline-specific outreach.
• Involvement in institutional service activities such as course coordination and committee work.
• Show early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Supervision

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Academic leadership

Service activities

Networking

Education

SAICA/SAIPA accreditation

Job description

Title of Position

Lecturer in Auditing

Post Number

8020317 / M021

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Accounting

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date

9/10/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Finance Clusters, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).

The successful candidate for Lecturer in Auditing will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Auditing
• Conduct research and publish
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provideacademicleadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and discipline-specific outreach
• Registered Chartered Accountant (SA)
• A minimum of one year of relevant teaching or academic trainee experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and/or in a professional CA training environment
• Active involvement in at least one community engagement activity relevant to the discipline
• Involvement in institutional service activities, such as course coordination, committee work, curriculum planning, events planning or student support initiatives
• Demonstrated early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks reflecting academic citizenship

Added Advantages:

• At least one accredited publication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Student focused approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

For further information (but not applications), please contact Zurelda Mongane at [e-mail]