Lecturer (P000485)

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Lecturer to play an integral role in teaching and community engagement. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have substantial teaching experience, with a proven ability to supervise postgraduate dissertations. This permanent position emphasizes academic leadership, effective learning environments, and social responsibility initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute positively to the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Experience in developing program outcomes for postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in postgraduate teaching.
• Supervise MBA mini dissertations.
• Engage in community initiatives.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Teaching and learning strength

Research and innovation activity

Data-driven decision making

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship or related fields

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
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 (POCTHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL POSITION NUMBER: P000485 VACANCY: LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The Lecturer position is an integral role within the academic career path and requires a candidate to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning and university service. Additionally, the candidate should commit to social responsiveness, including sharing expertise and engaging with the community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate excellence in postgraduate teaching by submitting a reflective portfolio that critically reflects on teaching and learning practices.
• Develop and implement effective learning environments, including face-to-face and blended approaches.
• Utilise learning management systems (LMS) and online platforms for teaching and learning.
• Employ effective assessment practices and reflect on student feedback.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and excellence awards in teaching and learning.
• Supervise or co‑supervise 2 MBA mini dissertations per annum as ratified by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee.
• Complete the CTL and other T & L development courses.
• Develop and update study guides according to CTL requirements.
• Integrate responsible management and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the curriculum.
• Provide evidence of the impact on and transfer of competencies to students.
• Teach on the MBA or PGDM programme.

Academic Leadership, Management, and University Service

• Participate in school and faculty committees, contributing to the overall academic leadership and management.
• Provide guidance and support to students, including advising and recruitment activities.
• Be actively involved in Think Tanks and Pitsos.
• Present at least one Bon‑Bon annually.
• Participate in the scientific committee.
• Participate in programme meetings.
• Editor/Co‑editor of an academic journal.
• Reviewer of an academic journal.
• Member of outside committees.
• External examiner for MBAs and PhDs (if holding a PhD).
• Internal examiner/moderator for MBA and PhDs (if holding a PhD).
• Engage in consulting work (application of expertise).
• Member of a conference organisation committee.

Social Responsiveness

• Engage in community engagement initiatives, such as media commentary, education, or activities benefiting specific communities.
• Participate in awards, prizes, grants, or other acknowledgements that recognize service at any level.
• Contribute to academic citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to sharing expertise with the community.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation, Innovation or related fields.
• A minimum of five years’ teaching experience at a reputable Higher Education Institution, preferably in a business school context.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the development of programme outcomes and module content at PGDip and Executive Development Levels.

Added Advantages & Preferences

• A minimum of three years’ industry‑related experience.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), e‑mail and internet.
• Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the evolving learning and collaboration environment.
• Knowledge, skills and practical experience in Data‑driven Decision Making, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural language processing or Machine Learning.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated language skills (in English and at least one other official South African language) to function optimally within the multilingual environment of the NWU.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent people and conflict resolution skills.
• Time‑management skills, able to work independently.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Initiative and leadership in research and teaching and learning.
• Maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships, motivate and persuade others to achieve agreed goals timely, behave harmoniously and remain interdependent.
• Clear vision and effective, timely two‑way communication; strong results, people orientation, trust, diversity, transformation, ethics and proactive conflict management.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Good planning, organising and report‑writing skills.
• Effective time‑management skills.

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 regarding Job Content May Be Directed To

Prof. J Sekhampu – 018 299 1408

Enquiries regarding Recruitment Process May Be Directed To

Ms. M Motsemme – 018 299 4958

Closing Date

12 December 2025

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 the 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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