Senior Lecturer (P001576) (Re-Advertisement)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a Senior Lecturer in Accountancy to provide teaching and research services. The role emphasizes student success through innovative teaching methods and community engagement. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Accountancy and have significant academic experience.

Qualifications

• SAICA member as CA(SA) required.
• Minimum three years experience as an accountant.
• Minimum two years teaching experience at a SAICA-accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning services.
• Conduct research in Accounting.
• Contribute to community engagement projects.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Management Accounting

Financial Management

Taxation

Community Engagement

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master of Commerce in Accountancy

Tools

Accounting-related software

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

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 (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P001576 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

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

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.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A Master of Commerce in Accountancy or equivalent (NQF level 9).
• A member of SAICA as a CA(SA).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching Accountancy at a SAICA-accredited university.
  
  

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Published articles in accredited journals.
  
  

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: 13 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.