Lecturer in Management Accounting and Finance

NMU; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks a Lecturer in Management Accounting and Finance to facilitate undergraduate learning, design assessments, and support students aiming for professional designation. The role involves coordinating programs, conducting research, and collaborating with professional bodies within the Faculty of Commerce.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching excellence, blended learning initiatives, and curriculum development while performing essential administrative

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Management Accounting and Finance.
• Experience in facilitating learning for undergraduate students.
• Potential to contribute to research and publication in the field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning for undergraduate students through courses, lectures, tutorials and assessments.
• Coordinate undergraduate academic programs.
• Undertake research and scholarly activities.
• Engage with professional bodies and other stakeholders.
• Perform related administrative duties.

Skills

Management Accounting

Finance theory & application

Teaching / facilitation

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Administrative skills

Education

NQF 8 qualification specialising in Management Accounting and Finance

Professional accounting designation in good standing

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate the learning process in Management Accounting and Finance for undergraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as a professional accountant via various professional bodies.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate the learning process in Management Accounting and Finance (by taking responsibility for course material, lectures, tutorials and setting and moderating assessments) for undergraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as professional accountant via various professional bodies
• Coordinate undergraduate academic programs.
• Undertake research and scholarly activities.
• Engage with professional bodies and other stakeholders.
• Perform related administrative duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Management Accounting and Finance including recent trends and developments in the field.
• Experience in facilitating learning for undergraduate students intending to qualify as a professional accountant.
• Potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge in research and publication.
• A strong, natural drive to produce work of an excellent standard.
• Strong communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Initiative and the motivation to work without needing extensive supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Strong administrative skills.

Added advantages and preferences

• Experience in the facilitation and management of large diverse student groups.
• Experience in blended learning practices.
• Experience and a thorough understanding of trending technologies including data and/or accounting analytics.
• Involvement in professional activities or with professional bodies and other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for this lecturer rank, candidates should:

• Possess a professional accounting designation in good standing; and
• Be in possession of an NQF 8 qualification specialising in Management Accounting and Finance *; and
• Have at least 3 years relevant or related working experience in Management Accounting and Finance and/or experience in the facilitation of learning in Management Accounting and Finance.

* Preference will be given to candidates who have made progress towards a Masters degree specialising in Management Accounting and Finance.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 November 2026.