Job Openings at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• The core purpose of this academic post is to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Law through the facilitation of learning and teaching (primarily in the Department of Mercantile Law), to do research, contribute to the academic and community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the Faculty.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate effective learning and teaching at undergraduate level, specifically in Mercantile Law modules, including service modules such as, Labour Law, Environmental Law, Commercial Law, Law of Contract and Company Law;
• Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of modules in Mercantile Law;
• Supervision of under-graduate and postgraduate students;
• Be able to perform independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals;
• Perform administrative duties and other functions as assigned by the Department or Faculty.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A sound knowledge in the theory and application of Mercantile Law, preferably with specific knowledge and experience in: Labour Law, Commercial Law and Environmental Law. Some knowledge in Law of Contract and Company would be advantageous.
• Experience in facilitating teaching and learning at undergraduate level;
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publications;
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and masters candidates;
• Involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.
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REQUIREMENTS

• An LLM in a sub-discipline in Law;
• At least 2 years’ experience in a teaching, learning, supervision and research environment;
• Demonstrated ability to produce research outputs, including accepted outputs in accredited journals (ideally at least two accredited publications for lecturer position);
• Supervision experience is an advantage.

Closing date
06 Feb 2026 21:59

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, with a focus on professional communication modules

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The key performance areas for this post are to:

• Facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the department especially in the fields of formal and applied linguistics.
• Use online blended learning tools in the fields of teaching and researching formal and applied linguistics.
• Participate in engagement within the university and wider community.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Develop local and globally relevant course and module content in collaboration with staff in the department and across faculties.
• Develop innovative assessment instruments.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publication in accredited journals.
• Perform administrative duties relevant to the portfolio.
• Coordinate learning and teaching and admin duties on the George campus

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core competencies for this post include:

• In-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of formal and applied linguistics.
• Experience in facilitating learning in the fields of formal and applied linguistics at undergraduate level.
• Experience in the use of embedding digital technology as tools within the fields of formal and applied linguistics.
• Linguistic lecturing experience of at least two years in higher education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to contribute towards transformative curricula.
• Demonstrated potential as a researcher.
• Excellent communication proficiencies in English (written and spoken). Competency in isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans is an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

• In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have:

Associate Lecturer:

• A BA Hons in Applied Linguistics or Corporate Communication (not Literature) relevant experience
• A Master’s in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics is recommended.
• Knowledge of formal and applied linguistics.
• Lecturing experience of at least one year in a tertiary institution.

Lecturer:

• A relevant Onours Master’s in Linguistics. (not Literature)
• Knowledge of formal and applied linguistics.
• Lecturing experience of at least two years in a tertiary institution.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59
 

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the Faculty of Humanities seeks to appoint a self-motivated, dynamic, and aspiring academic in sociology to contribute to the teaching and research responsibilities of the department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach sociology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute meaningfully to the broader academic project of the department particularly in the areas of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) with key emphasis on health questions across a range of social and ecological landscapes pertinent to the Eastern Cape. The candidate must have a sound academic rooting in core sociological theories and research methods. These include, inter alia, knowledge of concepts, debates, and frameworks within African Sociological thought and possess demonstrable scholarly ability to advance such scholarship within the department and Faculty. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record in carrying out learning and teaching demands in a high-pressure public higher education institution with the ability to handle large classes, and a demanding teaching load and enable the learning success of a diverse student body. The candidate will be able to contribute towards the faculty strategy of Revitalisation of the Humanities as part of the transformation and intellectual repositioning of a dynamic and growing department.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Facilitate Africanisation and creative transformation of curriculum content at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise Honours students independently and co-supervise master’s candidates (Depending on experience).
• Conduct research, attend academic conferences, and publish to improve the research profile of the department.
• Active membership in and service to departmental and faculty standing committees.
• Undertake administrative duties within the Sociology programs and the department at large.
• Facilitation of workshops, seminars, public lectures, and attend conferences.
• Collaborative team member towards Sociology curriculum revitalization

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of foundational areas of sociological theoretical approaches
• Knowledge of major approaches in Social Science/Humanities research methods
• Teaching and research capability towards a transformed Sociology and Humanities curriculum, particularly in light of debates on the Africanisation of the discipline
• Ability to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches into Sociology teaching and research.
• Ability to teach, manage, and conduct assessments for large undergraduate classes (classes of 500 or more students).
• Demonstrable experience in supervising postgraduate studies at the honours and master’s level.
• Professional self-management and the ability to operate collegially and competently within the complexities and challenges of the South African higher education environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and conduct themselves with excellence and professionalism in dynamic and high-pressure higher education environment
• Advanced administrative competencies.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• A MA degree in Sociology, a PhD in Sociology would be an advantage.
• Experience of at least 2-3 years in facilitating teaching, research, and supervision at a higher education institution.
• Experience in teaching and managing large classes. 
• Demonstrable potential to conduct high-level research that can produce publications in accredited scholarly journals, evidenced by at least two accredited publications.
• Shortlisted candidates may be requested to undergo some form of competency assessment.
• Candidates will be required to furnish three references.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59
 

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching and learning facilitation with students and adult learners, including staff
• Promote and participate in scholarship, research and knowledge transfer, particularly related to the work and impact of the Virtual Academy
• Engagement and service
• Provide strategic leadership and management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess expert knowledge of human-technology interaction and digital innovation and transformation in the higher education context.
• Advanced experience with relevant digital technologies and their application in a higher education context.
• Possess extensive experience in teaching and facilitating learning, and in developing formal and short learning programmes within the human-technology interaction and digital innovation domain.
• Have made contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and have recently published in books and in accredited national and international journals and conference proceedings.
• Possess experience in the successful supervision of Master’s and promotion of Doctoral candidates.
• Have strong people and collaborative project management skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have strong strategic leadership and change management skills.
• Have strong financial management and fund-raising skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctorate Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., human-technology interaction, technology/computer science, technology-enhanced education or a related relevant field).
• 3-7 years relevant working experience as an associate professor.
• Established academic track record comparable to that of a full or associate professor with diverse teaching, research, and engagement experience.
• Experience in initiating, leading, and researching complex digital innovation projects, preferably including some transdisciplinary projects, and engagement with industry/business partners.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59
 

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• The core purpose of this academic post is to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Law through the facilitation of learning and teaching (primarily in the Department of Mercantile Law), to do research, contribute to the academic and community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the Faculty.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate effective learning and teaching at undergraduate level, specifically in Mercantile Law modules, including IT Law (Cyber Law), and service modules which include topics in Law of Contract, Specific Contracts, Company Law and Hospitality Law;
• Assume responsibility for course materials, lectures, tutorials and assessment of modules in Mercantile Law;
• Supervision of under-graduate and postgraduate students;
• Be able to perform independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals;
• Perform administrative duties and other functions as assigned by the Department or Faculty. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

•  A sound knowledge in the theory and application of Mercantile Law, preferably with specific knowledge and experience in: IT Law (Cyber Law) and/or Law of Contract and some knowledge in Hospitality and/or Company Law would be advantageous.
•  A sound knowledge in the theory and application of Mercantile Law, preferably with specific knowledge and experience in: IT Law (Cyber Law) and/or Law of Contract and some knowledge in Hospitality and/or Company Law would be advantageous.
• Experience in facilitating teaching and learning at undergraduate level;
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publications;
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate candidates;
• Involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.Experience in facilitating teaching and learning at undergraduate level;
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publications;
• Strong communication, administrative and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate candidates;
• Involvement in relevant engagement activities or other scholarly outputs.

REQUIREMENTS

•  An LLM in a sub-discipline in Law;
• At least 2 years’ experience in a teaching, learning, supervision and research environment;
• Demonstrated ability to produce research outputs, including accepted outputs in accredited journals (ideally at least two accredited publications for the lecturer position);
• Supervision experience is an advantage.Closing date

30 Jan 2026 21:59

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor postgraduate students within a university environment.
• Extensive practical experience and deep understanding of optical fiber technologies.
• Proven track record in applying advanced optical fiber research techniques across diverse areas, including communications, sensing, time and frequency metrology, geosciences, radio telescope networks, and manufacturing.
• Skilled in the measurement and simulation of optical fiber systems, including analysis of BER, PMD, CD, polarization effects, PON, WDM, and EDFA performance.
• Strong skills in the interfacing of equipment and related programming will be an advantage.
• Experienced in guiding students through innovative research and development projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Optical Fibre Networks, Optical Communications, or Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering.
• Completion of at least one year in a Postdoctoral research program.
• Proven experience in supervising postgraduate candidates.
• A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Optical fiber communication systems and networks
• RF and microwave technologies
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and publish in high-impact journals.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python programming is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59

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Education

• B.Tech (EMC) or B.EMC degree

Registration

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Experience

• At least 2 years of practical experience in the EMS field

Teaching experience

• At least one year experience in teaching, assessment or supervision of students in clinical work integrated learning.

Driver's license

• Code 8 or 10 driver’s licence PDP licence is an advantage Physical fitness
• Must be physically capable to practice in the field of medical rescue and willing to facilitate physical activities with students.

Lecturer

• In addition to the above requirements the following is required:

Qualifications

• Relevant Masters degree to the field of Emergency Medical Care (Completion of any formal further education qualification related to EMC is an advantage)

Registration

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) (Registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator will be an advantage) Experience
• At least 2 years in teaching, training, education and/or lecturing in the field of Emergency Medical Care.

Added advantages

• Experience with Provincial EMS systems as an ECP will be an advantage.
• Experience serving on any EMC boards, professional associations or councils would be an advantage.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor postgraduate students within a university environment.
• Extensive practical experience and deep understanding of optical fiber technologies.
• Proven track record in applying advanced optical fiber research techniques across diverse areas, including communications, sensing, time and frequency metrology, geosciences, radio telescope networks, and manufacturing.
• Skilled in the measurement and simulation of optical fiber systems, including analysis of BER, PMD, CD, polarization effects, PON, WDM, and EDFA performance.
• Strong skills in the interfacing of equipment and related programming will be an advantage.
• Experienced in guiding students through innovative research and development projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Optical Fibre Networks, Optical Communications, or Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering.
• Completion of at least one year in a Postdoctoral research program.
• Proven experience in supervising postgraduate candidates.
• A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Optical fiber communication systems and networks
• RF and microwave technologies
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and publish in high-impact journals.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python programming is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59

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Education

• B.Tech (EMC) or B.EMC degree

Registration

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Experience

• At least 2 years of practical experience in the EMS field

Teaching experience

• At least one year experience in teaching, assessment or supervision of students in clinical work integrated learning.

Driver's license

• Code 8 or 10 driver’s licence PDP licence is an advantage Physical fitness
• Must be physically capable to practice in the field of medical rescue and willing to facilitate physical activities with students.

Lecturer

• In addition to the above requirements the following is required:

Qualifications

• Relevant Masters degree to the field of Emergency Medical Care (Completion of any formal further education qualification related to EMC is an advantage)

Registration

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) (Registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator will be an advantage) Experience
• At least 2 years in teaching, training, education and/or lecturing in the field of Emergency Medical Care.

Added advantages

• Experience with Provincial EMS systems as an ECP will be an advantage.
• Experience serving on any EMC boards, professional associations or councils would be an advantage.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor postgraduate students within a university environment.
• Extensive practical experience and deep understanding of optical fiber technologies.
• Proven track record in applying advanced optical fiber research techniques across diverse areas, including communications, sensing, time and frequency metrology, geosciences, radio telescope networks, and manufacturing.
• Skilled in the measurement and simulation of optical fiber systems, including analysis of BER, PMD, CD, polarization effects, PON, WDM, and EDFA performance.
• Strong skills in the interfacing of equipment and related programming will be an advantage.
• Experienced in guiding students through innovative research and development projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Optical Fibre Networks, Optical Communications, or Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering.
• Completion of at least one year in a Postdoctoral research program.
• Proven experience in supervising postgraduate candidates.
• A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Optical fiber communication systems and networks
• RF and microwave technologies
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and publish in high-impact journals.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python programming is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59

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Education

• B.Tech (EMC) or B.EMC degree

Registration

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Experience

• At least 2 years of practical experience in the EMS field

Teaching experience

• At least one year experience in teaching, assessment or supervision of students in clinical work integrated learning.

Driver's license

• Code 8 or 10 driver’s licence PDP licence is an advantage Physical fitness
• Must be physically capable to practice in the field of medical rescue and willing to facilitate physical activities with students.

Lecturer

• In addition to the above requirements the following is required:

Qualifications

• Relevant Masters degree to the field of Emergency Medical Care (Completion of any formal further education qualification related to EMC is an advantage)

Registration

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) (Registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator will be an advantage) Experience
• At least 2 years in teaching, training, education and/or lecturing in the field of Emergency Medical Care.

Added advantages

• Experience with Provincial EMS systems as an ECP will be an advantage.
• Experience serving on any EMC boards, professional associations or councils would be an advantage.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59