Lecturer NGAP (Phase 11) BIS at University of Venda

Job Requirements
LECTURER nGAP

• The University of Venda seeks to fill a Lecturer position in the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), a programme initiated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a component of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework( SSAUF).  
• nGAP Lecturer will be appointed on the university's staff establishment as permanent staff at the outset of employment, subject to satisfactory performance. The nGAP involves the recruitment, support, and retention of highly capable young scholars as new academics in the above-mentioned discipline.
• The nGAP Programme provides a wonderful supporting environment for aspirant academics to complete their studies while developing teaching and learning, research, and innovation as well as community engagement skills.

The following generic criteria are applicable:

• Master’s degree in Business Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Science degree with an average percentage of at least 70. Interest in becoming an academic  Be 40 years or younger  Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a Doctoral level  Willingness to commit to placement at the University of Venda for the full 6 years of the programme  Commit to registering for doctoral studies within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment and completion of doctoral degree in the relevant field of specialization during the first 3 years of employment as an nGAP Lecturer.

Duties:  

• Lecture students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the following areas: Database Concepts, cybersecurity & blockchain, AI & robotics, Programming (with good knowledge of most of the following: Python, Java, .NET, C#, C++), Internet and Web Design Technology (good knowledge of Javascript, PHP, HTML, CSS), Database Systems Management (SQL & No SQL Databases, Oracle DB), Data Mining & Warehousing, Project Management, Mobile and Wireless Information Systems, Business Intelligence Systems, Management Information Systems, Enterprise Database Systems, Research Methodology and other modules in the department for undergraduate programmes.
• Initiate and be involved in community engagement initiatives  Curriculum and programme development  Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence  Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research Involvement in departmental research and publications Assist with administrative duties in the department and/or Faculty  Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning Participation in tutoring and mentoring activities Participation in all components and activities of the nGAP programme for the duration of the contract

Deadline:13th March,2026