nGAP Lecturer Post : Laboratory Science

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university is looking for a Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Science. The role offers a mentorship program for aspiring academics to pursue a Doctoral qualification. Candidates should hold a Master's Degree and have HPCSA registration, with responsibilities including preparing learning materials and supervising students. Applications close on 31 July 2025.

Benefits

Mentorship

Tuition fees support

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent required.
• HPCSA registration as a graduate Medical Laboratory Scientist required for at least 5 years.
• Experience in E-learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver learning material for Medical Laboratory Science.
• Supervise and assess undergraduate students.
• Facilitate learning through traditional and online platforms.

Skills

Good organisational and administrative skills

Experience in training of students in clinical practice

Proficiency in research, writing and communications

Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Motivated self-starter

Education

Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent

Tools

HPCSA registration as graduate

Job description

Biomed and Clin Tech Permanent : Salary negotiable up to : R450 000 (TCOE)

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT) is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics. Phase 8 of the Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) is called the New Generation of Academics Programme and is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification while they are developing as proficient academics at the University. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programmes that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.

Only South Africans Who Are 40 Years Or Younger From The Designated And Underrepresented Groups Will Be Considered. The University Is Looking For Aspirant Academics In The Following Academic Disciplines

Minimum requirements: Lecturer:

• A Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
• Registration with HPCSA as a graduate Medical Laboratory Science or Biomedical Technology for at least 5 years
• Driver’s licence
  
  

Additional Recommendations

• Registration with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner in Clinical Pathology
• Registration with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner in the Immunology OR
  
  

Immunohaematology or Cytogenetics or Virology will be an added advantage.

• Experience in training of students in clinical practice in Medical Laboratory Science
• Good organisational and administrative
• Experience in E-learning
• Proficiency in research, writing and communications
• A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team worker
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power-point, internet and email
  
  

Summary Of Duties

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Medical Laboratory Science students at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
• Supervise, train and assess undergraduate students in Medical Laboratory Science
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning and
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online platforms
• Undertake research and publications and become involved in community engagement
• Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Head of Department
  
  

Contact Person: Ms. M Mthembu, Tel: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

Conditions Of Employment

In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

• Commit to full participation in the 6- y e a r New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
• Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 3 months of taking up the nGAP Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake a higher teaching/research
• Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor and
• Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which will involve participation i n at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching
• Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which fundi ng has already been allocated through the nGAP.
• Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating i n the nGAP.
• Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Ed ucation and Training of any other funding that s/he have been offered before accepti ng such funding.
• Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6-year programme, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving.
• Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where
• Costs associated with the assignment of a mentor to support
• Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAU F-Development
• Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the
• Any conference/ international mobility costs paid by the nGAP and,
• I 0% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.
• Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the programme.
  
  

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to the appropriate contact person indicated above. Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

• Only applications made on our application for employment form would be
  
  

Closing date : 31 July 2025

"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy"

"The University reserves the right not to appoint"