NGAP Lecturer: Entrepreneurship X2 at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Completing a doctoral qualification with specialisation in Entrepreneurship;
• Contributing to effective teaching and learning in the field of Entrepreneurship and related subjects, as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Contributing to online course design, maintaining high-quality study guides and subject files, and developing and maintaining teaching portfolios of evidence that adhere to high-quality standards;
• Conducting assessment and moderation of formative and/or summative assessments;
• Developing curriculum and instructional materials in line with the university’s and SAQA guidelines;
• Participating in national and/or international conferences and publishing findings from completed research projects in accredited journals;
• Fulfilling student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with assigned responsibilities;
• Displaying sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, or Master of Business Administration (MBA), or any Business Management-related Master’s degree with a research project specialising in Entrepreneurship and a minimum pass mark of 70% (compulsory);
• Willingness to register for a doctoral qualification with a specialisation in entrepreneurship and to complete it within six years;
• Membership of, and certification from, relevant professional bodies would be an added advantage;
• Evidence of research publications in DHET-accredited journals will be an added advantage.
• To be eligible for selection for an nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to those specified by the university:
• Demonstrate interest in becoming an academic
• Be a South African citizen;
• Be 40 years old or younger;
• Provide evidence of eligibility to undertake doctoral study;
• Be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the entire duration of the nGAP.

Skills:

• Excellent (written and verbal) communication skills, excellent teaching, facilitation and presentation skills, excellent planning and organising skills, good interpersonal and time-management skills, problem-solving skills, computer literacy, initiative, and the motivation to work without extensive supervision.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 MAY 2026