Lecturer in Management and Entrepreneurship

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Management and Entrepreneurship. This role involves facilitating learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conducting impactful research, and providing academic leadership. The successful candidate will engage with students to develop their skills in dynamic business environments while contributing to curriculum development and community outreach initiatives. Join a vibrant and diverse institution dedicated to transforming lives through education and innovation, where your expertise can shape the future of aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Management or related field required.
• Experience in teaching Management and Entrepreneurship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide mentorship to upcoming entrepreneurs.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Planning and organizational skills

Adaptability

Student-focused approach

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Management

Progress towards a PhD

Tools

E-learning platforms

Job description

Title of Position

Lecturer in Management and Entrepreneurship

Post Number

8020311

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Management and Entrepreneurship

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

6/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship offers modules and programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Department aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to excel in dynamic business environments and entrepreneurial ventures. Through cutting-edge research, meaningful community partnerships, and a commitment to transformative learning experiences, we prepare students to drive organizational success and turn visionary ideas into impactful realities.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for Lecturer in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Management and Entrepreneurship
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Provide mentorship to upcoming entrepreneurs

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in any Management field
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, preferably in the field of Management and Entrepreneurship

Added Advantages

• Progress towards a PhD will be an added advantage
• Research supervision at Honours level
• Record of providing mentorship to entrepreneurs

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student-focused approach
• Planning and organisational skills, including time management
• 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 more information (but not applications) please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Dr Ntandoyenkosi Sibindi at [e-mail].

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. 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.