Where we are - A presence in two provinces The NWU is a multi-campus university with a footprint across two provinces. The Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are situated in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The head office, known as the Institutional Office, is in Potchefstroom, situated near the Potchefstroom Campus. W...
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- Teach advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in development communication OR corporate communication.
- Teach general communication courses.
- Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on program of teaching; and provide strong mentoring to students.
- Provide curricular leadership in either the Development OR Corporate communication program.
- Engage in Scholarly and subject-related case studies.
- Provide service to the Institution.
- Provide service to the Community.
- Advise students.
Curriculum development:
- Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the development OR corporate communication subject group across all campuses.
Scholarly work:
- Well-established publication record and clear evidence of an agenda for continued research in the field of development OR corporate communication
- Participation in research projects with colleagues in the form of engaged research and or social responsiveness
Study guidance:
- Provide study guidance to graduate students on an honours, Masters and Doctorate level.
Administration and other tasks:
- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regard to the above.
- Study guide development and update.
- Student marks and assessment.
- Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.
- Contribute to the Faculty Committees as well as University Committees.
- Contribute to the Faculty’s strategic plan
- Participate in services related to the operations of the School.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Communication with Corporate Communication or Development Communication as areas of specialisation.
- A minimum of 5 years’ learning experience in a higher education environment.
- A minimum of 5 years’ practical experience as a corporate or development communication specialist.
- Experience in postgraduate supervision at Masters level and preferably PhD level.
- Publications in academic journals.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- Membership with professional bodies such as the South African Communications Association (SACOMM), Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) or the Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge and skills within higher education.
- Knowledge and skills within industry-related environments.
- Sound understanding of the development or corporate communication discipline.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Team player within groups.
- Sound relations with colleagues.
- Able to work independently.
- Ethical principles and academic integrity.
- Have apt conflict resolution skills.
- Time management skills
Apply by: 12 October 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Involved in teaching and learning (undergraduate and post-graduate programmes); research that fits into the faculty’s focus areas; providing leadership and fostering excellence in research; post-graduate supervision (where applicable); community service and tasks related to all above activities. Expected to exercise responsibility for professional activities in the academic disciplines within the faculty.
- **Candidates who have previously applied for any of the above positions do not have to reapply.**
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching undergraduate modules
- Teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, including supervision of LLB dissertations. Involvement at the PG level, including supervision, critical reading, examination, moderation and any other responsibility as required.
Research & Innovation
- Conducting own research that fits into the faculty's focus areas. Creative research output by the level of appointment. This includes publication, conference attendance and presentation, workshops and colloquia.
Academic leadership, management and administration/ university service
- Involvement in Administration and Management responsibilities. Participate in leadership roles within the faculty, membership in faculty committees as and when required, and administration and service to the university by serving on institutional structures.
Community and scientific Engagement/ Social responsiveness
- Sharing of expertise and service to the scientific community. Involvement in community engagement and social cohesion, including media commentary, serving on review structure inside and outside the faculty/university and promoting the university image and internationalisation.
Occupational Health and Safety
- Adherence to the OHS standards and policies
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- An LLD (NQF 10) in any field of Law or a PhD/DPhil (NQF 10) in Law.
- A minimum of (10) ten years’ experience in South African higher education context.
- Teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Proven record of effective post-graduate supervision, including the completed promotion of an LLD/PHD student.
- Social responsiveness and involvement in community engagement.
- Research expertise that demonstrates substantial research quality and relevant impact, as reflected in the publication of articles in accredited journals and/or books published by pre-eminent academic publishers, are required.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- Academic leadership and management.
- NRF rated researcher.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in teaching-learning and research in public/private/mercantile law.
- However, candidates with expertise in any other legal field will be considered.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and legal language skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Teams and PowerPoint), email, Internet and the electronic retrieval of legal sources. Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) enhance ongoing changes of the learning and collaboration environment.
- Curriculum design, development and review skills.
- Adaptability and agility.
- Strong research skills, funding applications, and research UG and PG student supervision.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally at various levels in the multilingual environments of the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal relations.
- The ability to work with large groups of people.
- The ability to accommodate multiculturalism and function in a diverse environment.
- Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and innovative thinking as well as good report writing skills.
- Highly motivated, self-driven and independent.
- Good planning, organisational skills, time management.
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
Apply by: 12 October 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching a range of Greek and New Testament modules on undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Additional teaching in other modules as required by the faculty from time to time, including but not limited to Ancient Cultures and Classical Studies.
Research:
- Demonstrate continuous research activity in line with the strategic planning of the chosen research entity.
Community engagement:
- Be able to link teaching and research to meaningful engagement within the community in a context of choice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching and Learning including higher degree supervision
- Pesonal research and innovation
- Academic leadership, management and administration
- Social responsiveness and industry involvement
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Community engagement
Minimum requirements
- A Phd (NQF level 10) in Biblical Greek.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching and research
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good communicator.
- Good command of the English and/or Afrikaans languages.
- Knowledge of any other official languages of South Africa, especially Setswana are an added advantage.
- Have intelligent foresight and an ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Be able to adopt new skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work in a team and contribute to good relations among staff members.
- Good interpersonal skills and respect for fellow staff members.
Apply by: 15 October 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
- The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate Applied Mathematics modules and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules. Other duties include the supervision of postgraduate students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning:
- Presenting undergraduate & postgraduate modules. Development of new modules and updating of study guides.
Research and Innovation:
- Supervision of postgraduate students and the publication of research papers in accredited journals.
Organisational & management tasks:
- Assist with management tasks and also with Mentoring of junior staff members and involvement in university/faculty committees.
Minimum requirements
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Applied Mathematics with a focus in either PDEs, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fractional Calculus or Financial Mathematics.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Experience in the supervision of Masters and PhD students.
- A track record of research publications.
SENIOR LECTURER:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Applied Mathematics with a focus in either PDEs, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fractional Calculus or Financial Mathematics.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Experience in the supervision of Masters and PhD students.
- A track record of research publications.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of Latex, Matlab, word & Excel.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Work independently, but also as a team.
- Have good people skills.
- Professional and ethical behaviour.
- Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.
Apply by: 20 October 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The Manager is responsible for planning and ensuring that externally funded projects are executed and completed on time, within the allocated budget as agreed with key programme stakeholders including the National Research Foundation (NRF).
- The Manager will also provide support and guidance to faculties on post-award management of external research grants, and ensure that the institution maintains compliant processes, procedures and tools required to attract external funding for research programmes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programme Management
- Planning and management of research grants projects.
- Manage resources effectively and efficiently to ensure the budget and project plan objectives are met.
- Developing, documenting and maintaining, frameworks and tools for postgraduate funding interventions.
Management of Research Grants
- Management of research grants from the National Research Foundation.
- Management of research funds from the medical Research Council and other external grantors.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Prepare progress reports for submission to the Senate Committee for Research and Innovation.
- Monitor and report on expenses and claims to ensure compliance with the NRF Master Agreement.
- Identifying risks/gaps in research funding systems and/or processes and acting accordingly.
Relationship Management and Training
- Manage professional relationships with internal and external research funding stakeholders.
- Provide training and guidance to colleagues across the institution on pre- and post-award management of research grants.
People Management
- Leave management for personnel in the Programme.
- Performance management of staff.
- Participate in recruitment and selection of staff in the Programme.
Minimum requirements
- An honours degree or equivalent (NQF level 8).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ management experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ operational experience in a higher degrees environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9).
- Membership with the Southern African Research and Innovation Management (SARIMA).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ research experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Project management from inception through to conceptualization, development and implementation of project management plans, standard operating procedures and effective management of the project timeline.
- Project Planning & Execution – Develop necessary protocols, manuals and operational guidelines for the strategic projects.
- Sufficient level of technical background to accurately and objectively evaluate project risks.
- Planning, organising, supporting, supervising, disseminating, higher degrees support projects.
- Managing multi-phase projects.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Time management abilities and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
- Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
Apply by: 14 October 2025
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Accompaniment of undergraduate students in the BPharm programme to clinical health facilities and training of students in clinical skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical accompaniment
- Training and debriefing of students to ensure the preparedness of students for clinical rotations.
- Accompany undergraduate students in the BPharm programme to clinical facilities.
- Compile and submit reports in line with South African Pharmacy Council requirements.
Simulation training
- Assist in training students in simulation facilities to develop and enhance clinical skills.
- Support students in using software platforms used in both private and public healthcare settings.
- Supervise students’ application of clinical and software-related skills in simulation environments.
- Facilitate and conduct structured assessments of students’ work-based learning (WBL) and clinical competencies using approved tools.
Administration of visits to clinical facilities
- Coordinate clinical rotation visits in line with the Memorandum of Agreement with the North-West Department of Health (NWDoH)
- Provide training to preceptors as identified by the NWDoH and other partners.
- Organise and maintain communication with clinics, schools, hospitals and community pharmacies to facilitate visits of students to these facilities.
- Coordination of the 2nd semester program for final year students with the coordinator of LIWC (Learning in Workplace and community).
- Oversee student group logistics, including the use of the WISL system where applicable.
Other tasks
- Participate in and coordinate outreach initiatives that enhance student involvement in addressing real-world health issues and promote social accountability.
- Contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of the school activities such as the annual symposium and industry day to foster academic–industry collaboration and student professional development.
- Support the strategic growth of the programme by fostering relationships with diverse industries and promoting international collaborations to enrich academic and clinical learning.
Minimum requirements
- A BPharm degree (NQF level 8) in general Pharmacy.
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ evidence of experience in a hospital pharmacy (private/public).
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:
- Membership with the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Extensive knowledge of the principles of pharmacy as present in the BPharm curriculum.
- Computer literacy (Word and Excel).
- Ability to perform as a leader in training programmes for undergraduate BPharm students.
- Language proficiency in Afrikaans and English (reading, writing and speech).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to perform independently, systematically, accurately and solve problems.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Ability to perform internally and externally on different levels.
- Ability to build and maintain healthy relationships with students and colleagues in the health environment.
Apply by: 14 October 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
- The teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students, research, and supervision of honours students; organisational & management tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students.
Research and Innovation:
- Conducting research and supervision of honours students.
Organisational and management tasks:
- Assist with management tasks.
Minimum requirements
- A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Dynamical Systems, Financial Modelling, Financial Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, PDEs, Fractional DEs.
- A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at a tertiary level.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Dynamical Systems, Financial Modelling, Financial Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, PDEs, Fractional Des / proof of PhD registration.
- Membership with the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) or America Mathematical Society (AMS).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Latex, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork
- Organisational Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity).
Apply by: 17 October 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Management of School and associated Research Entity laboratories and pilot plant areas, OHS representative.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Laboratory management
- Line management of any staff assigned.
- Responsible for daily operation of laboratories, including access control.
- Strategic planning for sustainable growth.
- Control maintenance schedules for specialist equipment.
- Asset control.
- Proficient in key equipment of the group, such as GC-MS, HPLC, Ultimate analysis, fibre analysis and ICP.
OHS
- OHS representative.
- Control and supervision of OHS processes.
Chemicals and consumables
- Stock control of consumables.
- Hazardous Chemical Substance Controller (legal appointment).
Training
- Training of staff and students on the use of specialist equipment.
Research assistance
- Assistance in undergraduate, postgraduate student and research projects.
- Assistance in external project management and execution.
- Ad hoc assistance with specialist analyses as support to selected projects and money stream 3 / 5 activities.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (NQF level 7/8).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ laboratory management experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ analytical experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related (NQF level 9).
- Registerable for statutory body relevant to the field.
- Appointable as HCSC, and various OHS roles.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ OHS management experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- General laboratory operations, including analysis processes.
- Skills and experience in advanced analytical equipment.
- Chemicals handling and MSDS knowledge.
- Administrative skills.
- Proficient in key equipment of the group, such as GC-MS, HPLC, Ultimate analysis, fibre analysis and ICP.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership and managerial skills.
- Good communicator.
- Ability to train and guide students.
Apply by: 14 October 2025
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