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  • Posted: Sep 23, 2025
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  • The Sol Plaatje University, which had provisionally been referred to as the University of the Northern Cape, opened in Kimberley, South Africa, in 2014, accommodating a modest initial intake of 135 students. The student complement is expected to increase gradually towards a target of 7 500 students by 2024.
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    Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Curriculum Studies

    Minimum Requirements
    LECTURER:

    • Master’s degree in Curriculum Studies, or relevant discipline, with a preceding qualification at B Ed Honours level, in Curriculum studies,
    • A professional teaching qualification as a teacher.
    • Demonstrated ability to teach across subjects.
    • Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
    • Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
    • Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at departmental level.
    • Excellent computer skills.

    SENIOR LECTURER:

    • PhD/Doctorate, or equivalent in Curriculum Studies, or any relevant discipline,
    • Preceding teaching qualifications at B Ed Honours and master's level in Curriculum studies,
    • A professional qualification as a teacher,
    • A minimum of 5 years' experience of which 3 should be at a HE institution,
    • Evidence of university teaching at an under-graduate and postgraduate level: Teaching modules linked to Curriculum theory, design and development,
    • Relevant research and publication record as an established scholar in the field of Curriculum Studies,
    • Evidence of sustained publications in accredited journal/s, as well as successful completion of postgraduate research supervision at M Ed Level,
    • Evidence of successful curriculum development of programmes and / or modules at HE level,
    • Research supervision experience at Honours, master’s and/or PhD levels,
    • Active participation in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning activities,
    • Emerging national profile in Curriculum Studies,
    • Evidence of active participation in professional and/or community activities,
    • Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.

    Recommended requirements:
    Lecturer:

    • A minimum of 2 years’ experience at an HE institution,
    • Evidence of university teaching at under-graduate and postgraduate level, involving modules linked to Curriculum theory, design and development
    • At least one article published in an accredited journal as well as successful completion of postgraduate research supervision at B Ed Honours Level

    Senior Lecturer:

    • Involvement in national and international research projects,
    • Relevant research and publication record as an emerging Scholar in the field of Curriculum Studies
    • Active participation in Teaching Practice and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    Teaching:

    • Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
      in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
    • Contributions to curriculum development.
    • Design of learning materials.
    • Innovative pedagogy.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
    • Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Natural and applied sciences fraternity.
    • Student and junior staff mentoring.
    • Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
    • Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

    Research:

    • Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
    • Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
    • Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
    • Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
    • Evidence of external research fundraising.
    • Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

    Community Engagement:

    • Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
    • Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
    • Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
    • External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

    Curriculum development and accreditation

    • Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

    Student academic development

    • Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously.
    • Develop intervention strategies.

    Administration

    • Keep attendance registers.
    • Record student results.
    • Assist with registration of students.
    • Invigilate test and examinations.
    • Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
    • Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.

    Quality Assurance

    • Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
    • Implement appropriate interventions.

    Personal /Professional Development

    • Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
    • Register as member of professional bodies.
    • Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
    • Present research papers at conferences.

    Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

    • Develop relevant reports as and when required.
    • Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

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    Lecturer P8: Anthropology

    Minimum Requirements 

    • Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Social Anthropology.
    • Evidence of 2 years industry experience related to social anthropology, of which 6 months must be experience of teaching Social Anthropology at university level.
    • Evidence of teaching Social Anthropology.
    • Evidence of a DHET-accredited (or accepted) peer-reviewed publication in the form of a journal article, or a book chapter or book. And or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that have the potential to be submitted for publication.
    • Evidence of postgraduate supervision at Honours degree level.
    • Demonstrate a willingness to develop teaching capacity; be able to reflect on a personal teaching and learning philosophy.
    • Evidence of competence in the administration of course/subject at the departmental level.

    Recommendations

    • Demonstrate commitment to register for a doctorate in Social Anthropology by 2026.
    • Have a good academic record.

    Duties and Responsibilities 
    Teaching and Learning

    • Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
    • Professional preparation of teaching media and notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
    • Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
    • The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
    • The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
    • Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance.
    • External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.

    Research

    • Act as supervisor for Honours and, where relevant, Postgraduate Diploma students.
    • Conduct appropriate research.
    • Publish research in reputable journals.
    • Keep abreast of professional literature.

    Community Engagement

    • Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
    • Integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.

    Curriculum Development and Accreditation

    • Contribute to curriculum development.
    • Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
    • Student Academic Development identifies, reports, and supports students at risk timeously.
    • Develop intervention strategies.

    Administration

    • Keep attendance registers.
    • Record student results.
    • Assist with the registration of students.

    Quality Assurance

    • Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents

    Personal/ Professional Development

    • Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
    • Keep abreast of developments in professional conduct at SPU.

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    Lecturer P8/ Senior Lecturer P7: Statistics

    Minimum Requirement
    Lecturer P8

    • Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics. 
    • Relevant teaching experience at a university or work experience in the industry related to Statistics/Mathematical statistics.
    • Demonstration of drive/ability for community engagement and for research in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals,
    • Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)
    • Experience of using Statistical Packages (e.g. SAS, SPSS,R,etc)

    Senior Lecturer P7

    • PhD/Doctorate in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics.
    • At least five years of relevant teaching experience at university. 
    • Proven track record in teaching at a university, research (including publications in accredited journals), and community engagement.
    • Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at the Master's and/Doctoral levels. 
    • Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)
    • Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities.
    • Experience of using Statistical packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS,R, etc)

    Recommendation 
    Lecturer 

    • PhD or considerable progress towards PhD completion. 
    • Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at the Honors level.
    • Publications in DHET-accredited journals.

    Senior Lecturer

    • NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
    • Curriculum design and review.
    • Success in acquiring research grants.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Teaching:

    • Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
      in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
    • Contributions to curriculum development.
    • Design of learning materials.
    • Innovative pedagogy.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
    • Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Natural and applied sciences fraternity.
    • Student and junior staff mentoring.
    • Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
    • Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

    Research:

    • Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
    • Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
    • Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
    • Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
    • Evidence of external research fundraising.
    • Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

    Community Engagement:

    • Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
    • Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
    • Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
    • External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

    Curriculum development and accreditation

    • Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

    Student academic development

    • Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously.
    • Develop intervention strategies.

    Administration

    • Keep attendance registers.
    • Record student results.
    • Assist with registration of students.
    • Invigilate test and examinations.
    • Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
    • Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.

    Quality Assurance

    • Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
    • Implement appropriate interventions.

    Personal /Professional Development

    • Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
    • Register as member of professional bodies.
    • Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
    • Present research papers at conferences.

    Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

    • Develop relevant reports as and when required.
    • Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

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    Senior Lecturer P7/Lecturer P8: Botany

    Minimum Requirement
    Lecturer P8

    • Master’s degree in Botany (or related field) with a specialisation in Plant Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Systematics.
    • Evidence of some teaching experience at tertiary level
    • At least one relevant, published full length paper in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal (not mandatory).
    • Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
    • Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at departmental level.

    Senior Lecturer P7

    • PhD/Doctorate in Botany (or related field) with a specialisation in Plant Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Systematics.
    • At least 4-6 years relevant teaching experience at tertiary level.
    • Evidence of managing a research program.
    • Evidence of relevant, published full length papers in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
    • Evidence of successful postgraduate research supervision.
    • Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management (not mandatory).
    • Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
    • Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
    • Evidence of external funding or demonstrate the ability to apply for external funding.
    • Evidence of statistical competence.

    Recommendation 
    Lecturer

    • It is highly recommended that the incumbent has knowledge of or has teaching experience in specialisation in Plant, Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Systematics. 
    • Statistical competence in R will be an added advantage.
    • Experience with online teaching platforms and blended learning approaches will be an added advantage.

     Senior Lecturer

    • It is highly recommended that the incumbent has the following experience:
    • Teaching experience in or knowledge of specialisation in Plant Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Systematics.
    •  Research active with evidence of participation in collaborative research programmes.
    • NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
    • SACNASP, ResearchGate and ORCID ID registration.

    Duties and Responsibilities 
    Teaching:

    • Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
      in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
    • Contributions to curriculum development.
    • Design of learning materials.
    • Innovative pedagogy.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
    • Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Natural and applied Sciences fraternity.
    • Student and junior staff mentoring.
    • Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
    • Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

    Research:

    • Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
    • Publications in DHET-accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
    • Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
    • Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
    • Evidence of external research fundraising.
    • Proof of citations (e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

    Community Engagement:

    • Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
    • Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
    • Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
    • External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

    Curriculum development and accreditation

    • Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

    Student academic development

    • Identify, report, and support students at risk timeously.
    • Develop intervention strategies.

    Administration

    • Keep attendance registers.
    • Record student results.
    • Assist with registration of students.
    • Invigilate test and examinations.
    • Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
    • Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.

    Quality Assurance

    • Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
    • Implement appropriate interventions.

    Personal /Professional Development

    • Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
    • Register as member of professional bodies.
    • Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
    • Present research papers at conferences.

    Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

    • Develop relevant reports as and when required.
    • Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

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    Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Mathematics

    Minimum Requirements:
    Lecturer:

    • A master’s degree in mathematics
    • Area of expertise must be Combinatorics and/or Number Theory
    • Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)
    • Evidence of Hons degree supervision.
    • Some basic teaching experience,

    Senior Lecturer:

    • PhD/Doctorate degree in Mathematics or equivalent qualification,
    • Area of expertise must be Combinatorics and/or Number Theory,
    • At least five years relevant teaching experience,
    • Proven track record in teaching, research (including publications in accredited journals) and community engagement,
    • Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at master’s and/or Doctoral level,
    • Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite),

    Recommended Requirements
    Lecturer:

    • Proven track record in teaching, research (including publications in accredited journals/conference proceedings, and community engagement will be added advantage
    • PhD or progress towards PhD completion
    • Experience in Graph Theory courses will be an added advantage

    Senior Lecturer

    • NRF rating or demonstrate the potential to apply for and obtain NRF rating
    • Experience in Graph Theory courses will be an added advantage

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    Teaching:

    • Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation
      in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
    • Contributions to curriculum development.
    • Design of learning materials.
    • Innovative pedagogy.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
    • Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Natural and applied sciences fraternity.
    • Student and junior staff mentoring.
    • Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses.
    • Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

    Research:

    • Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
    • Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
    • Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
    • Highlight evidence of managing a research program.
    • Evidence of external research fundraising.
    • Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
    • NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

    Community Engagement:

    • Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
    • Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
    • Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
    • External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

    Curriculum development and accreditation

    • Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

    Student academic development

    • Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously.
    • Develop intervention strategies.

    Administration

    • Keep attendance registers.
    • Record student results.
    • Assist with registration of students.
    • Invigilate test and examinations.
    • Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement research, SHE and academic administration functions.
    • Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees.

    Quality Assurance

    • Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
    • Implement appropriate interventions.

    Personal /Professional Development

    • Keep abreast of development within own field of study.
    • Register as member of professional bodies.
    • Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
    • Present research papers at conferences.

    Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

    • Develop relevant reports as and when required.
    • Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

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    Manager: Supply Chain Management

    Minimum requirements

    • Degree/Advanced Diploma, NQF 07, in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management/ Accounting/Financial Management.
    • 6 years related experience, including 2 years management experience in relevant field
    • Computer literate

    Recommended requirements

    • Honours Degree would be advantageous
    • ITS experience

    Duties
    Manage Suppliers

    • Develop Vendor Selection and Management process in conjunction with Senior Manager
    • Manage supplier relationships
    • Managing supplier delivery and contracted performance
    • Maintain a credible supplier database
    • Build capacity to deal with challenges experienced by BBBEE and SMME entities

    Administration

    • Provide administrative support to the various SCM Committees
    • Prepare and maintain RFPs, tenders, and adjudication documentation for the awarding of contracts
    • Monitor and maintain contracts and SLAs

    User Education and Training

    • Assist with the orientation and training of current and new staff on supply chain

    Policy and procedure development

    • Review current procurement policies and procedures
    • Provide input for the development of new procurement policies and procedures

    Resource management – Human resources

    • Manage procurement staff
    • Ensure fair allocation of workloads
    • Contribute to the recruitment process for positions in Procurement
    • Take responsibility for new staff induction
    • Manage staff training, development, coaching, and mentoring
    • Manage employment relations (grievance, discipline, and conflict resolution)

    Resource Management: budget, finance, and procurement

    • Manage section expenses against budget
    • Asset management

    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

    • Relevant strategic and operational reports
    • Research and implementation of best practices
    • Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

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