Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university seeks a Fulltime Postdoctoral Fellow in Securities and Financial Markets Law at their Potchefstroom campus. Candidates must possess an LLD/PHD in Corporate Law and at least 2 published works. The role involves research under the guidance of Prof HT Chitimira and has a fellowship amount of R249 600. Applications are to be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Qualifications

• At least 2 published academic journal articles or book chapters or conference proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct postdoctoral research in Securities and Financial Markets Law under supervision.
• Engage with mentorship from Professor HT Chitimira.

Education

LLD/PHD in Corporate Law/Mercantile Law

Job description

Overview

Position Summary Industry: Education & Training; Job category: University and Academy; Location: Potchefstroom; Contract: Fixed Term Contract; 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

Join the Securities and Financial Markets Law Research Niche under the Mentorship /Supervision of Prof HT Chitimira as a Fulltime Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Law, North-West University, South Africa

Job Description

Niche field: Securities & Financial Markets Law (Securities Regulation, Financial Inclusion, Financial law, Banking law, Competition law, Market Abuse and Financial Crime Regulation, Regulation and Use of Fintech and AI Measures to Curb Financial Crime, Fintech and Securities Law, Fintech and Financial Markets Law)

How to apply: Submit a detailed CV; 2 reference letters; copies of LLD/PHD certificate; copy of LLD/PHD Thesis; copies of publications or link to publications; 2 page proposal of the envisaged postdoctoral research

Minimum Requirements

LLD/PHD in Corporate Law/Mercantile Law; at least 2 published academic journal articles or book chapters or conference proceedings

Important Dates

Closing date: 07 November 2025

Commencement date: 24 November 2025.

Fellowship and Location

Fellowship amount: R249 600.00 per annum (non-taxable)

Where: Potchefstroom campus of the NWU.

Duration: One year (renewable up to three years on satisfactory progress).

Application Details

Kindly take 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.

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.

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.