Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (V000325) Re-advertisement

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for its Vanderbijlpark campus. The role entails conducting classes, engaging in student supervision, and contributing to research. Candidates should hold a relevant master's degree or PhD in risk management, with lecturing experience. The position offers an annual remuneration package aligned with NWU's policies and aims to enhance the educational development and performance of students.

Qualifications

• A relevant master's degree in the field of risk management (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of 2 years lecturing experience.
• A relevant PhD in the field of risk management (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of 3 years lecturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials, practical classes, and workshops.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Knowledge of assessment theory

Research outputs

Effective time-management skills

Effective communication skills

Good analytical abilities

Education

Master's degree in risk management

PhD in risk management

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
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 (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: V000325 VACANCY: LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8/A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

A Lecturer is expected to contribute to the institution's teaching effort and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.

Development and Supervision

• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Supervision of the program of study of postgraduate students engaged in coursework.
• Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of research students.

Research and Innovation

• Supervision of postgraduate research projects.
• The conduct of research.
• Involvement in professional activity.

Development of Course Materials

• Develop course material with appropriate advice from and support from more senior employees.
• Marketing and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

Minimum Requirements

Lecturer

• A relevant master's degree in the field of risk management (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of 2 (two) years' lecturing experience.

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant PhD in the field of risk management (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of 3 (three) years' lecturing experience.
• A minimum of 2 (two) years' postgraduate student supervision experience (M&D students).

Added Advantages

• Professional registration with the (e.g. Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
• Membership with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA).

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research outputs.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students' educational development and well-being.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing chances in the learning and collaboration environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

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

Prof S Dunga on 016 910 3372

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904

Closing Date

5 January 2026

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

Application 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of 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.

Appointment Notice

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Unsuccessful Application

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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