Senior Lecturer

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking a Senior Lecturer for its School of Accounting Sciences. The successful candidate will provide teaching, contribute to research, and engage with the community while maintaining high academic standards. The position offers a permanent appointment with responsibilities aligning with the university’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as an Accountant and in teaching.
• CA(SA) member required.
• Interest in community service essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes according to university strategies and ensure evaluation scores meet expectations.
• Conduct research outputs in collaboration with program leaders.
• Contribute to community engagement projects.

Skills

Knowledge of accountancy

Teaching skills

Research proficiency

Community engagement

Language proficiency

Education

Honours / Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy

MCom Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting-related software packages

Job description

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES

POSITION NUMBER: P000962

VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER

PEROMNES: A7

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Senior Lecturer: Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours / Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (or equivalent) (NQF Level 8).
• A member of SAICA as a CA(SA).
• 5 years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.
• 5 years’ fulltime teaching experience at a SAICA-accredited contact institution.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• An MCom Accountancy (or equivalent) degree.
• Published articles in accredited journals.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies, ensuring required throughput and achieving student-lecturer evaluation scores in accordance with the university’s expectations.

Research

• Research outputs as to be discussed with programme leader and deputy director.

Community Engagement

• Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of accountancy including accounting, auditing, management accounting, financial management and taxation.
• Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
• Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
• Interest in community service.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability / Agility.

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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Nico van der Merwe on 0182991351

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993

CLOSING DATE: 27 June 2025

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.