Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Taxation (Accounting Sciences)

Talent Genie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Taxation to facilitate learning for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Candidates must be Chartered Accountants in good standing with significant teaching experience and relevant qualifications. The role entails engaging with students, supervising research, and contributing to professional activities. This position promises an academic career with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa) in good standing.
• 5 years of experience for senior lecturer rank.
• 3 years of experience for lecturer rank.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning in taxation for students.
• Engage with professional bodies.
• Supervise postgraduate students.

Skills

Knowledge of South African tax legislation

Experience in academic leadership

Strong communication skills

Experience in facilitating learning

Research methodology knowledge

Education

Masters degree in South African taxation

Honour's degree in South African taxation

Job description

Overview

Reference: 4169_1

Salary: ZAR/month

Job Location: South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -- Gqeberha

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 15 January 2026

Closing date: 30 Jan 2026 21:59

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate the learning process in taxation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate the learning process in taxation (by taking responsibility for course material, lectures, tutorials and setting and moderating assessments) for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) - both day and evening groups.
• Undertake research and scholarly activities.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Engage with professional bodies and other stakeholders.
• Perform related administrative duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of South African tax legislation, case law, recent trends and developments in the field, evidenced, among others, by a sound record of accomplishment of academic performance in the subject area.
• Experience in facilitating learning for undergraduate (lecturer) and/or postgraduate (senior lecturer) students intending to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).
• Experience in academic leadership and/or course coordination (senior lecturer).
• Potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge in research and publication (lecturer).
• Relevant knowledge of research methodologies in the field of taxation and potential to supervise postgraduate students and be engaged in research and scholarly activities (senior lecturer).
• The innate desire to deliver work of an excellent standard.
• Strong communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Initiative and 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 in the guidance of postgraduate students' research.
• Involvement in professional activities or with professional bodies and other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

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

• Be a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (in good standing);
• Be in possession of an Masters degree or equivalent NQF level 9 qualification specialising in South African taxation; and
• Have extensive relevant or related working experience (5 years) in the field of taxation and/or in the facilitation of learning in postgraduate taxation courses.

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

• Be a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (or should have passed the professional examinations and be in the final year of obtaining the designation);
• Be in possession of an Honour's degree or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification specialising in South African taxation *; and
• Have at least 3 years relevant or related working experience in the field of taxation and/or in the facilitation of learning in undergraduate and/or postgraduate taxation courses.

* Preference will be given to candidates who have made progress towards a Master's degree specialising South African taxation and those with experience in facilitation of learning at the postgraduate level.

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, 30 January 2025.