Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor : Department of Public Administration and Mana[...]

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university in Bloemfontein is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Management. The successful candidate will teach modules, supervise postgraduate students, and conduct research. A PhD is required for permanent appointments, along with a proven record in public administration. This is a full-time position, and applications must be submitted online. The deadline is December 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced for publication in accredited journals.
• Strong collaborative relationships with relevant organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Project Management and Public Administration modules.
• Supervise postgraduate programmes.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited journals.

Skills

Teaching Public Administration modules

Project Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Research publications

Supervising postgraduate students

Presenting at conferences

Education

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration

Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Public Administration

Job description

Job title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor : Department of Public Administration and Management

Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein

Deadline : December 17, 2025

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Description

• This post was previously advertised as Job ID 6231. All applications received in response to the previous advertisements, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.
• KINDLY TAKE NOTE : Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website : https : / / ufs.hua.hrsmart.com / hr / ats / JobSearch / viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
• To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation :
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
• Duties and responsibilities :
• Teach Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Public Administration modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Perform academic administration of undergraduate and postgraduate modules pertaining to learning, teaching, research and assessments.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the department and faculty.
• Provide supervision in postgraduate programmes to Honours, Master's or PhD students.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy. Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty’s strategic plan with regard to research, learning and teaching, engaged scholarship, as well as leadership and administration.
• Participate in additional academic activities including, but not limited to, presentation of research papers at national and / or international conferences as well as involvement in departmental / faculty research projects.
• Serve as a member of various academic and research committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and Head of the department.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations.

Inherent requirements

• Lecturer
• A PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management (for a permanent appointment)
• or
• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management (contract appointment : five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
• Proven record of teaching Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and / or postgraduate level with a specific focus on Project Management and / or Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).
• Senior Lecturer
• A PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers / posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven record of teaching Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and / or postgraduate level with a specific focus on Project Management and / or Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of honours and master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication / s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Associate Professor

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven record of teaching Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and / or postgraduate level with a specific focus on Project Management and / or Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s and doctoral degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations

• Proven research record of relevant publications in national accredited journals.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body (applicable to Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor).
• Experience as a departmental leader / manager in a higher education environment (applicable to Associate Professor).
• Sound knowledge of the South African Public Administration and Management environment.
• Sound knowledge of the South African public sector environment.
• Proven work experience in the South African public sector environment.