Vacancies at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Manager is responsible for the management of the business areas of the Academic Systems division within the IT department. This includes planning, communication and co-ordination with stakeholders and collaborative partners, international and national, systems and solution development and implementations.
• The Manager is also responsible for leading and managing a team of professionals, ensuring effective collaboration, performance development, and alignment with the division’s goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic development and planning  

• Responsible for NWU IT AS development projects, system sustainability and business process strategy. Optimal alignment to higher-level IT and institutional strategies.

People management  

• Optimal organisation of development, leadership, control and performance of human resources in the development processes. Provides leadership and guidelines to promote the development and exploitation of technical knowledge in the organisation.

Stakeholder & partner management 

• Responsible for defining the strategic development approach understanding the needs of the business and works with development partners to meet these needs. Establishes and promotes the overall vision for how IT can support the business. 
• Defines, and gains agreement on, the principles for establishing effective relationships between stakeholders, including responsibility for the relationship between IT functions and end users.

Business solution management

• Initiate investigation, analysis, development, review and documentation needed for the planning, development and delivery of new system solutions. 
• The development and exploitation of expertise in development technology, technique, method, product or application area. 
• The creation of viable specifications and acceptance criteria in preparation for the construction of information systems. 
• Include the alignment of campus requirements with NWU requirements for improving or creating new systems/solutions, reducing their costs, enhancing their sustainability, and the quantification of potential business benefits.

Project management

• Initiate and coordinate the life cycle of projects such as development of project charters, scope statements, and project plans. Define project objectives, goals, and deliverables and also identify project stakeholders and establish communication plans.

Risk and compliance management

• Identify and execute security goals depending on the outcome of the Security and Risk management maturity assessment.

OHS

• Under health and safety law, each employee has the duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work.
• Therefore, each employee must co-operate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (NQF level 7).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ system development management and business process analysis experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ people management experience in a technical environment.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ university services experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A postgraduate qualification (or studying towards) in Information Technology, Management or a related field (NQF level 8 or higher).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Business Acumen.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptable
• Leadership
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empowerment.

CLOSING DATE: 27 August 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Teach, conduct research and community engagement to Honours, Masters and Doctoral Students. The incumbent will also manage the Research entity Food Safety and Security as Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 TEACHING:

• Classroom work (teach, assess, develop teaching material).

 RESEARCH:

• Laboratory and Field research, Supervision of M and D students. 
• Publishing.

 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

• Engaged community services.

 MANAGEMENT:

• Manage resources (finance, laboratories and equipments), staff, and stakeholder relations. 

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in higher education or industry as a Professor/Senior Academic/Senior Researcher.
• Management experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer
• Laboratory analytical skills.
• Use of complex analytical equipment.
• Academic writing

 KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Reliable.
• Hands –on.
• Mature.
• Fair.
• Conflict resolution.
• Visionary.
• Ethical (non – favourism, non-sexist, embrace diversity).
• Hard working.

CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2025

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Delivery of lectures.
• Student supervision.
• Marking and assessment.
• General module administration.

Research

Administration

Minimum requirements

• Registrable with ECSA.
• A minimum of one (1) year of evidence of independent research or industry experience.

Position specific requirements,

JUNIOR LECTURER:

• A B. Eng degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (NQF level 8).
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience.

LECTURER:

• An M. Eng degree in a relevant discipline (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.

In lieu of a covering letter, provide us with a URL to a video of no longer than 5 minutes in which you:

• Introduce yourself.
• Outline which modules you would like to present.
• Describe the knowledge, experience, and network (if any) you bring to the role.
• Demonstrate competence with modern online teaching tools.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Must be proficient in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research methodology and technical writing.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g., whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changes of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good planning and organising skills, as well as good report writing skills.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The following behavioural competencies are required:

• Decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Confidence.
• Self-motivation.
• Critical thinking.

CLOSING DATE: 29 August 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Faculty of Engineering at North-West University (engineering.nwu.ac.za) is a vibrant, industry-engaged academic environment focused on developing engineers who are equipped to lead in a rapidly changing world.
• The Faculty offers seven professional undergraduate programmes—Chemical, Electrical and Electronic, Computer and Electronic, Mechatronic, Industrial, Mechanical, and Electromechanical Engineering—all fully accredited and aligned with national priorities.
• Diploma and research-based variants of these programmes are also offered at postgraduate level, alongside specialised offerings in Nuclear Engineering and Sustainable Mining.
• The Faculty is particularly known for its integrated energy systems research, including Hydrogen (HySA), Nuclear Engineering, renewable generation, carbon-based alternatives, energy storage, automation, and smart grid optimisation.
• It also has strong capacity in data- and technology-integrated systems, including data science, AI and industrial automation research and programmes and Engineering Education.
• With strong partnerships in industry, government, and an expanding network of international collaborators, the Faculty plays a key role in advancing sustainable socio-technical solutions in South Africa and beyond.
• Following a recent strategic realignment, two new Deputy Dean positions have been created to support the Faculty’s continued growth and complexity.
• We are now seeking to appoint a visionary academic leader to the position of Deputy Dean: Research and Innovation and Community Engagement, who will help shape the next chapter of the Faculty’s development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy Development.

• Co- determine faulty strategy and joint accountability for the implementation thereof
• Jointly accountable for the successful implementation of the new 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 operationalise.

Operational Management.

• Lead and direct day – today operational planning, performance and quality ensuring alignment with faculty plan.
• Participate in planning with schools and the annual faculty calender.
• Oversee and manage utillisation 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).

Research and Innovation.

• Maintain a research environment and support infrastructure enabling world-class research.
• Implement inter-and trans-disciplinary research that differentiates the NWU nationally and internationally.
• Participate in national and international collaboration addressing NWU niche research areas.
• Continuous improvement of research outputs (quality and number) to positively impact national and international standing.
• Promote the faculty through market trends and needs identification.
• Clustering research and innovation appropriately around agreed research themes focusing on national and international imperatives.
• Coordinate fundamental research, applied research, research in application, curiosity- driven research, blue skies research and directed research
• Facilitate differentiation and third- stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialization administration.

Community Engagement.

• Drive community engagement initiatives that are integrated with research and innovation.
• 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 campus.

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 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 the 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 behavior leadership and personal compliance.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in a relevant field.
• An NRF-rating as established researcher.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ specialist experience in a relevant industry.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ middle management experience in a higher education context as Director/ HoD/ Academic Programme Manager/ Research Programme Manager – as appropriate for the role.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the RSA Higher Education system.
• Well-developed information and communication technology proficiency.
• Acceptable management accountancy proficiency.
• Acceptable knowledge of approaches to student access and support and curriculum design and delivery within the applicable academic fields.
• Aptitude in managing the research- innovation value chain.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Competency model under development- will be added later.

CLOSING DATE:    7 September 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Senior Lecturer position in Subject Group: Creative Writing in the School of Languages (PC). The incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and post-graduate modules in Creative Writing Programmes offered at NWU as well as participate in research and community engagement activities as expected of every senior lecturer at the University.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning

• All undergraduate teaching and learning and post-grad supervision, preferably with specialisation in Afrikaans & English creative writing modules.

Research and Creative Writing

• Individual research and creative writing, preferably with specialisation in Afrikaans and English literature, pre-reviewing of research articles and scholarly book contributions, co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.

Management and University Services

• Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the University as a whole, as they arise.

Community Involvement

• Assist in organising subject group and school community engagement projects.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Literature and/or Creative Writing.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing).
• Evidence of at least 1 article or creative writing output.
• Post-graduate supervision /co-supervision experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Membership to relevant Afrikaans and/or English literary and/or writers’ societies.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary and/or creative writing).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills (in both Afrikaans and English).
• Excellent level of computer literacy and experience of online teaching and learning.
• Successful creative writing (published by mainstream publishers).
• Effective (proven) teaching and research guidance skills.
• Relevant and scholarly valued (published) literary researching.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent administrative and organising ability.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.

CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide an advanced service desk and information communication technology installation, maintenance, and support function to internal departmental staff and NWU users to support their business functions the responsibilities include:

• Timely and effective processing and resolution of all information technology and telecommunication,
• incidents, problems, and requests following agreed procedures.
• Coordinating the rapid and appropriate response for escalated higher-level problem resolution.
• Providing advice on both new and established systems.
• Conducting trend analysis of series data to determine common occurrences and recurring issues.
• Determining absolute cause of problems by either recreating the issues in a test environment or
• reviewing system design.
• Providing training for Users as assigned.
• Acting as liaison between Users and information technology department on problem areas, managing
• client expectations.
• May have supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in projects and tasks. 

Key Responsibilities

Service Desk and Incident Management

• Log, analyse, investigate, escalate, monitor, track, resolve, and close complex incidents, problems and requests reported by telephone, request system, e-mail, or walk-in, within service level and escalate to responsible agent where applicable by applying the Incident Management Process.
• Assists with escalated service tickets and complicated situations.
• Escalate complex problems to appropriate support team and coordinate rapid resolution thereof.
• Monitor progress of escalated tickets to ensure resolution by assigned agent within service level.
• Manage incident until completion.
• Identify recurring incidents by conducting trend analysis.
• Determine absolute cause of incidents by recreating the issues in test environment or reviewing system design.

Infrastructure Support

• Assist with the investigation and resolution of hardware, software network problems within service level and applying applicable process.
• Install, support and maintain IT infrastructure as assigned by applying applicable process and ensuring agreed availability.
• Build and cast images as assigned by applying the applicable process and ensuring agreed availability.
• Execute hardware replacement strategy as assigned by applying the applicable process.
• Execute routine system checks and backups as assigned.
• Monitor and report maintenance and support of 3rd Party supported systems and physical infrastructure in central IT and teaching and learning spaces by applying applicable process, ensuring agreed availability, resolution within service level and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
• Provide IT standby service as assigned.
• Works with vendors to determine warranty or repair status.

Client liaison

• Update User on progress and status of ticket.
• Provide advice on IT policy, guidelines, procedures, and systems.
• Provide training on services when required.
• Market IT services.
• Handle general IT queries.
• Liaison between Users and information technology department on problem areas, managing client expectations.

Staff Supervision

• Orient and train staff on routine functions and activities as assigned.
• Provide appropriate mentorship, coaching and guidance of staff as assigned.
• Act on behalf of supervisor when assigned to do so.

Administration

• Keep relevant IT documents up to date.
• Initiate, contribute to the development/reviewing of procedures, processes, and standards.
• Ensure that technical procedures and solutions are documented and updated.
• Liaise with identified external suppliers on service requests as required.
• Do quality control by applying the applicable process.
• Execute supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with general NWU responsibilities for staff.

Projects  

• Coordinate projects in assigned role ensuring successful completion of the project.
• Assign tasks and roles to participating members.

Minimum requirements

• An advanced diploma/degree (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology or related field.
• An A or N IT Certificate.
• A minimum of (six) 6 years’ experience in hardware architecture and assembly.
• A minimum of (six) 6 years’ experience in software and network support.
• A minimum of (four) 4 years’ experience in service desk.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• ITIL Certificate.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ supervision experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge of standard software programs (e.g. MS Office, Windows Operating Systems, Email and internet).
• General knowledge of network operating systems.
• Broad knowledge on image management systems.
• In-depth knowledge of information communication technology.
• Broad knowledge of standard software programs (e.g., MS Office, Operating Systems, Email and internet) and information communication technology.
• Have a valid and applicable RSA driver’s license.
• Excellent problem resolution skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Have good telephone ethics and communication skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Adapt to diverse organisational environments.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties.
• Ability to develop good relations with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism.
• Adapt to diverse organisational environments.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and data security in performing duties.

CLOSING DATE: 28 August 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Senior Lecturer: Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function. This position is a half-day position with reduced working hours, i.e., working hours are 5/8ths of a fulltime position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies, ensuring required throughput and achieving student-lecturer evaluation scores in accordance with the university’s expectations.

 Research

• Research outputs as to be discussed with programme leader and deputy director. 

Community Engagement

• Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.

Minimum requirements

• A Master of Commerce in Accountancy or equivalent (NQF 9).
• A member of SAICA as a CA(SA).
• 5 years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.
• 5 years’ full-time teaching experience at a SAICA-accredited contact institution.

RECOMMENDATION:

• Published articles in accredited journals.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of accountancy including accounting, auditing, management accounting, financial management and taxation.
• Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
• Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
•  Interest in community service.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
•  Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability / Agility.

CLOSING DATE: 29 August 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Senior Lecturer: Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning 

• Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies, ensuring required throughput and achieving student-lecturer evaluation scores in accordance with the university’s expectations.

Research

• Research outputs as to be discussed with programme leader and deputy director.

Community Engagement

• Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.

Minimum requirements

• A Master of Commerce in Accountancy or equivalent (NQF 9).
• A member of CIMA or SAIPA.
• 5 years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.
• 5 years’ experience in teaching Accountancy at a South African residential university.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Published articles in accredited journals.
• Experience with postgraduate supervision.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: 

• A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of accountancy including accounting, auditing, management accounting, financial management and taxation.
• Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
• Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
• Interest in community service.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability / Agility.

CLOSING DATE: 29 August 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The School of Medicine’s biomedical sciences in the foundational- and integrated phases of the MBChB programme would require the establishment of a fully functional, world-class, Clinical Anatomy division.
• Therefore, the Professor/Associate Professor in Anatomy is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing academic and technical leadership and fostering excellence in teaching, research, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline of Clinical Anatomy within the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine.
• Clinical Anatomy will be presented from a multimodal approach and therefore requires from the Professor/Associate Professor of Anatomy to be a leader in traditional dissection, digital technologies, innovative teaching strategies, etc. 

The Professor/Associate Professor of Anatomy will be responsible to establish the Clinical Anatomy unit, including:

• Guidance into the physical infrastructure and equipment to provide for the full value chain in Clinical Anatomy, including the activation of a body donation programme and responsible sourcing of human cadavers and specimen adhering to ethical- and legal requirements.
• Contribution to the design, development and delivery of Clinical Anatomy, Histology and Embryology in the MBChB programmes’ spiral, integrated curriculum.
• Utilise innovative teaching strategies to optimise the multimodal approach.
• Foster third-stream income through training in Clinical Anatomy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and clinical sessions.
• Development of course material with appropriate advice from, and support from learning design.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

Research

• Supervision of major Honours/Masters or postgraduate research projects.
• The conduct of research.
• Involvement in professional activities.

Contribution to third stream income

• Contribute through learning activities and short courses.

 Management and Leadership

• Establishment of a fully-fledged anatomy dissection facility with multi-model teaching and assessment for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Leadership in the running of Clinical Anatomy Department.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in Anatomical Sciences (only applicable to Medical Specialist) (NQF level 9).
• A PhD in Anatomical Sciences (NQF level 10).
• Registration with The Anatomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience in medical education of Clinical Anatomy within the context of an MBChB curriculum (or related undergraduate medicine programme).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ evidence of experience in managing a Clinical Anatomy laboratory.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience where applicants should show evidence of extensive independence and initiative in research, technical work, as subject matter specialist, and as leader within a national and international capacity, including innovative teaching strategies.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with evidence of research outputs using impactful scholarly publications, conference proceedings, contributions to the discipline of Clinical Anatomy.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education or Health Sciences Education.
• Professional membership with the Southern African Association of Health Educationalists.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Digital literacy in Clinical Anatomy 3D modelling and related software.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theories and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research outputs.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in student's educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, efundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Expected to be involved in the development of and take responsibility for curricula.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Proficiency in English and knowledge of other official languages are recommended
• Effective communication skills with fellow academics and clinicians
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.

CLOSING DATE: 29 August 2025

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• Join a forward-thinking research team as a post-doctoral research fellow specialising in Marketing Management at the NWU!

Focus areas:

• Environmental marketing.
• Branding.
• Social media/influencer marketing.
• Artificial intelligence in marketing.

Core responsibilities:

• Generate and execute novel research projects in the mentioned focus areas.
• Publish in high-ranked, impactful journals and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Mentor students and enrich the curriculum through guest lectures, workshops and postgraduate supervision.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Marketing Management, obtained within the last five years.
• Expertise in one or more of the focus areas, evidenced by research projects and publications.
• Strong research methodological skills in quantitative research design.
• Fluent in writing and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Collaborative mindset.
• The successful candidate must be based in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

CLOSING DATE: 20 August 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Senior lecturer.

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

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2025