Lecturer (V000198/V000282/V000288) (3 Positions) Re-advertisement

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

Job summary

A South African University is seeking a lecturer to engage in teaching and research within the Computer Science field. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and two years of university teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules, conducting research, and community engagement. This is a permanent position located in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, with a striking remuneration package inline with NWU guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at university level.
• Experience in research and publications in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science modules.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings.
• Engage in community projects related to Computer Science.

Skills

Teaching Computer Science modules

Research supervision

Community engagement

Education

A Masters’ degree in Computer Sciences / Information Technology

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 NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: V000198/V00028/V000288 VACANCY: LECTURER (3 POSITIONS) PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The applicant will engage in teaching and learning, in research supervision of master’s students and in research and writing publications within Computer Science fields.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching Computer Science modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Mentoring project students at honours level.
• Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes and other activities.

Research

• Conducting scholarly research in the key areas of the School and research centre.
• Publishing in high impact journals and books.
• Writing of research proposals and securing funding.

Community engagement

• Involvement in the community with subject related projects, innovation and industry collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Computer Sciences / Information Technology.
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at university level.

Added Advantages

• Membership of professional IT/CS/IS societies.
• A minimum of 2 years’ supervision experience of honours or master’s students.
• A proven track record of research experience within Computer Science fields.
• Involvement in the community with subject related projects.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Teaching of Computer Science modules at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level.
• Ability to provide guidance in master’s dissertations.
• Perform administrative and management tasks.
• Maintaining good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues and management).
• Assist with module / programme development.
• Conduct independent and co-operative research within the focus areas of the school and research center.

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

Job content enquiries may be directed to: Dr William Van Blerk on 016 910 3252

Recruitment process enquiries may be directed to: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904

Closing Date

12 January 2026

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

EEO 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.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.