Forensic jobs in South Africa

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.

NWU

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P003267 VACANCY: LECTURER: SOCIAL WORK – FORENSIC PRACTICE (nGAP) PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Purpose of the Position

Appointing a Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Social Work, specifically Forensic Practice.

Since this is an nGAP position, the candidate will be expected to register for and complete his/her doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. To achieve the developmental aims of the programme, the nGAP employee will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment.

• Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.
• Research and innovation: Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles. Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.
• Social responsiveness and industry involvement: Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice. Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.
• Academic leadership, management, and administration: Participate in faculty and school committees.

• A Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice (NQF level 9). The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application.
• Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
• A minimum of one (1) year’s research and innovation experience as an emerging researcher showing interest in Forensic Practice.
• A minimum of one (1) year generic Social Work practice experience - direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/ managerial.
• Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.

Should you not have a Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice, please submit your PoE to Janine.DaGama@nwu.ac.za. Your PoE must include:

• Training or workshops in Forensic Social Work attended and facilitated.
• Roles that the applicant played in Forensic Social Work in Parental Responsibility and Rights or sexual abuse.
• Interventions and research done in Forensic Social Work.
• Advanced knowledge applied skills and competence in Forensic Social Work.
• Understanding of legislation and policies applicable to Forensic Social Work.
• Report writing and expert testimony in SA courts within Forensic Social Work.
• Competency in identification and critical analysis in Forensic Social Work issues.
• Intervention processes in Forensic Social Work.

• A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in Social Work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, e-mails, PowerPoint, software for data analysis).

• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: Prof. Karel Botha on 018 299 1726

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

3 October 2025

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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