Senior Lecturer

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

Job summary

A leading South African university in Vanderbijlpark is seeking a dedicated Senior Lecturer to provide teaching and learning services alongside a meaningful research function. The ideal candidate should possess an honours degree in Chartered Accountancy and at least one year of teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching assigned classes, collaborating on research outputs, and contributing to community engagement projects. The university fosters a commitment to transformation and inclusivity in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year teaching experience in a tertiary environment.
• Experience in the field as an Accountant is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning services.
• Research outputs to be discussed with PGL and DD.
• Contribute to community engagement projects.

Skills

Essential technical competencies in Management Accounting

Handling large classes and setting assessments

Research process knowledge

Community service interest

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Accounting-related software knowledge

Language proficiency in a multilingual environment

Education

Honours degree in Chartered Accountancy or postgraduate diploma in Chartered Accountancy (CTA)

Accreditations and registrations with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Job description

Overview

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 ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES – SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: V002618 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: 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.
• Research
• Research outputs as to be discussed with PGL and DD.
• Community engagement
• Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the school of Accounting Sciences (SAS).

Minimum Requirements

• An honours degree in Chartered Accountancy or / a postgraduate diploma in Chartered Accountancy (CTA).
• A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in a tertiary environment.
• Accreditations and Registrations with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as a CA(SA).

Added Advantage

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of Management Accounting.
• 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

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Heleen Janse van Vuuren on 016 910 3402

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904

Closing Date

4 February 2026

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

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.

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