Jobs at North West University

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• CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY, SHOULD NOT REAPPLY

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Vacant senior academic position in Chemistry, with teaching duties in the sub-group Physical Chemistry and research duties (including postgraduate supervision) in the RFA for Chemical Resource Beneficiation, Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and Learning: undergraduate and honours physical chemistry modules.
• Research and innovation: lead research and supervise students at masters and doctoral levels in Atmospheric Chemistry.
• Community engagement: social and academic communities.
• Management and other tasks at subject group, focus area and faculty levels, which include co-managing the Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group.

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of atmospheric chemistry research – knowledgeable of various atmospheric sampling and analytical techniques.
• Be able to lecture introductory and advanced chemistry on a tertiary level with a specific inclination towards teaching physical chemistry.
• Be able to learn various teaching philosophies and approaches to apply during teaching and learning activities.
• Knowledge of aspects associated with the supervision of postgraduate studies in atmospheric chemistry.
• Excellent computer skills, which include knowledge of relevant research and teaching software such as MS Office Suite (Teams, Outlook,
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as advanced programming software such as MATLAB.
• Written language ability with respect to spelling, grammar and punctuation to write scientific manuscripts.
• Excellent communication skills within the scientific community through presentations and publications.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Illustrate potential to obtain a NRF rating within the near future.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge within the atmospheric chemistry research field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good administrative, planning and coordinating skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to collegiality.
• Commitment to transformation.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate in teams.
• An innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ in both teaching and research.
• Student orientated, reliable, and a sense of responsibility.
• Appreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.
• Ability to function under pressure.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Atmospheric Chemistry.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching and learning experience in a higher education institution.
• Industrial experience in atmospheric chemistry (air quality, climate change management and research).
• Higher education research and postgraduate supervision (Master’s and PhD).
• A track record of research papers published in accredited peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• National and international collaborations.
• Non-academic chemistry experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Community service.

Apply by: 11 September 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To lecture undergraduate and honours modules in Physics. Carry out research in one of the Departmental research focus areas: Astrophysics/Space Science/Astronomy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 TEACHING

• Facilitate and administer the learning process for students in physics modules presented by the North West University at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
• Review and design academic curricula.

 RESEARCH

• Carry out research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Preference will be given to Stellar Astrophysics/Exo-Planet Research.

 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Contribute to community engagement and be involved in the departmental administrative functions

Minimum requirements

• A doctoral degree (NQF level 10) in Materials/ Space Science & Astrophysics.
• A minimum of three (3) year teaching experience

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

•  t least 3 publications in peer reviewed with at least 1 as first author.
• Participation in local or international conferences. 
• Must be registered with South African Institute of Physics (SAIP).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Effective lecturing of undergraduate and post-graduate physics theory courses at university level. 
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Ability to work under pressure and against tight deadlines. 
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Preferably the knowledge to use a telescope.
• Good programming skills.

 KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Apply by: 14 September 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• As the most senior representative of the Faculty of Humanities on site / campus, manage the operational delivery to achieve the unitary Faculty strategy and plan.
• In addition, provide functional and academic leadership and quality assurance across campuses in respect of Teaching and Learning

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Implement Faculty teaching and learning practices and processes on site and drive alignment across campuses.
• Align academic programmes and modes of delivery on all campuses.
• Implement, monitor and report on systems and processes for continuous quality assurance.
• Joint accountability to update and review Faculty quality manual.
• Manage quality assurance of academic programmes across sites of delivery.
• Manage and complete external and internal programme evaluations and reviews.
• Monitor and report on progress against and compliance with improvement plans post programme reviews.
• Encourage and instil innovative Teaching and Learning methods.
• Manage continuous curriculum and programme alignment in relation to Faculty plan, NWU academic standards and assessment frameworks.
• Participate in enrolment planning and manage enrolments to ensure optimal enrolment levels in various academic fields, qualification levels and modes of delivery.
• Joint accountability to drive the integration of research outputs into teaching and learning to enhance professional qualifications and graduate employability.
• Ensure preparation of students for post-graduate research programmes where relevant.
• Implement profitable programmes and initiate and sustain third-stream revenue generating initiatives to increase financial strength.
• Project implementation under direction of the executive dean to optimise under and post graduate throughput quality.

Strategy Development

• Co-determine Faculty strategy and joint accountability for the implementation thereof.
• Jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the NWU Teaching and Learning strategy.
• Jointly accountable for successful implementation of the overall NWU strategy.
• Translate the Faculty strategy into a site implementation plan and operationalize.

Operational Management

• Lead and direct day-to-day operational planning, performance and quality ensuring alignment with the Faculty plan.
• Participate in planning with Schools and the annual Faculty calendar.
• Oversee and manage utilisation of resources and finances as allocated by the Executive Dean.
• Deputise for the Executive Dean.
• Accountable across campus as Chairperson of relevant Faculty board committee(s).

Community Engagement

• Identify and drive local opportunities for community engagement and integrate into teaching and learning.
• Socially responsive local community projects, supportive of Faculty objectives and departmental programme content.

Student Relations

• Liaise with students and parents, build relationships and resolve escalations.
• Increase students’ identification and association with the Faculty and its operation across campuses.

External Relationships

• Secure funding, professional recognition, academic development, employment, through effective local and international relationships with peers, higher education institutions, research community, industry, professional bodies and the community.
• In consultation with the Executive Dean, position and promote the Faculty and ultimately the NWU Brand, through effective marketing and communication, relationships with local government, the community, industry, students, parents and alumni
• and other stakeholders.
• Promote and drive internationalisation and commercialization.

Management and Leadership

• Faculty effectiveness and efficiency inclusive of infrastructure and facilities Schools, Programme and Research entities effectiveness joint accountability.
• Joint accountability with leadership team for management effectiveness of the institution.
• Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
• Corporate governance conformance, reporting and risk management.
• Cost management and cost-effectiveness.
• Faculty processes and systems implementation, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Personal effectiveness, wholeness and development.
• Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in one of the Faculty’s disciplines (NQF level 10).
• Five (5) to ten (10) years’ senior management experience.
• Significant teaching and learning experience within the higher education environment.
• Membership and/or professional registration with appropriate academic and professional networks.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the RSA Higher Education system
• Well-developed information and communication technology proficiency
• Acceptable management accountancy proficiency
• Acceptable contract development and management proficiency
• Acceptable knowledge of approaches to student access and support and curriculum design and delivery within the applicable academic fields

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional work ethic.
• Autonomous, accurate and assertive.
• Responsible, accountable, fair, transparent.
• Good communication (verbally and written) skills; setting up business meetings and appointments.
• Is decisive, able to reach timely decisions and initiate action appropriately.
• Follows through on commitments, obligations for services.
• Accepts public criticism and responds appropriately.
• Is entrepreneurial.
• Represents the Faculty in a positive and professional manner.
• Uses common sense and good judgment in business transactions.

Apply by: 5 September 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Temporary lecturer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and teaching support.
• Administration and student management.

Minimum requirements

• A postgraduate qualification / an honour’s degree in Tourism Management (NQF level 8).
• A minimum of one (1) year lecturing experience.         

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to partake in module development and coordination.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as e-mail and the internet
• Demonstration of language skills so that functioning can be optimal in the different multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Suitable knowledge of virtual platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of module administration
• Suitable knowledge of computer skills using programs such as Excel, Word, Google Forms.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability, efficiency, loyalty, respect, effective time management; dependability, innovation, teamwork, high energy.

Apply by: 10 September 2025