Lecturer in Auditing

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape is inviting applications for a Lecturer in Auditing in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate Auditing, supervise students, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in research and community outreach.

The Department of Accounting holds SAICA and SAIPA accreditations and offers accredited degrees.

Qualifications

• Registered Chartered Accountant (SA) is required.
• At least one year of teaching or academic trainee experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level or in a CA training environment.
• Involvement in community engagement activities relevant to the discipline.
• Participation in institutional service activities such as course coordination, committee work, curriculum planning, events planning or student support initiatives.
• Evidence of engagement with academic or professional networks indicating academic citizenship.

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

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Student-focused approach

Planning & organising

Computer literacy & e-learning

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Master’s degree

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

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

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
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and discipline-specific outreach

Minimum Requirements

• 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

• A relevant Master’s degree
• At least one accredited publication

Key Competencies

• 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]

In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets.

The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.