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
- To provide effective meeting administration to various governance, management, statutory and legislative structures at the NWU.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Committee Coordinator
- Pre-meeting administrative tasks.
- Agenda completion.
- Meeting preparation tasks.
- Compling of minutes and reports.
- Records management.
- Committee membership management.
Governance coordination
- Terms of refence management.
- Nominations and elections.
- Declaration of interest.
Minutes coordination
- Compiling of minutes and reports.
- Distribution of agendas.
- Archiving.
Ad hoc tasks
- Responsible for adhering to any tasks as delegated by the Director and the Head Committee Services.
OHS compliance
- 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 (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration / Chartered Secretaries or applicable to the field of governance.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in secretariat work and minute taking.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in a university environment.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literate w.r.t. MS Office, internet and e-mail.
- Report and minute writing skills.
- Meeting administration procedures.
- Basic corporate governance principles.
- Compliance governance principles.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstration of language proficiency.
- Work effectively in a team.
- Apply effective time management skills and priorities.
- Effective planning skills.
Apply by: 29 September 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To offer high quality, innovative teaching and learning; research, including the furthering of own qualifications in History; and initiate/take part in impactful community engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level.
- Supervising honours students and if qualified also MA students.
- Developing module content.
- Completing teaching and learning related administration.
- Participating in processes to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the subject group, school, and faculty.
Research and Innovation
- Further own qualifications in History.
- Publish in peer reviewed, accredited journal articles and in high impact disciplinary journals.
- Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers.
- Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives.
- Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.
Community Engagement
- Find meaningful opportunities to establish and continue impactful community engagement initiatives in keeping with the NWU commitment to serve (be of service to) community in many scholarly and practical ways.
Academic Citizenship
- Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees, participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities, and participate in peer review processes for academic publication.
Leadership in the NWU
- From time to time serve in faculty committees as well as subject and programme leadership positions as it may become available.
Minimum requirements
- An honours degree (NQF Level 8) in History.
- A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience at a reputable tertiary institution.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A masters’ degree (NQF Level 9) in History.
- A minimum of one (1) year direct and independent record of quality publication experience in accredited disciplinary academic journals and/or in books published by reputable academic presses.
- Membership with any History society.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literate in office tools.
- Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
- Academic module and programme design.
- Higher education pedagogical approaches.
- Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Must have the capacity to mentor senior students and junior colleagues.
- Must be able to effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
- Must be able to take responsibility.
- Must be honest and pursue integrity at all times.
- Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts as may arise in the workplace.
Apply by: 29 September 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To offer high quality, innovative teaching and learning; research, including the furthering of own qualifications in History; and initiate/take part in impactful community engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level.
- Supervising honours students and if qualified also MA students.
- Developing module content.
- Completing teaching and learning related administration.
- Participating in processes to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the subject group, school, and faculty.
Research and Innovation
- Further own qualifications in History.
- Publish in peer reviewed, accredited journal articles and in high impact disciplinary journals.
- Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers.
- Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives.
- Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.
Community Engagement
- Find meaningful opportunities to establish and continue impactful community engagement initiatives in keeping with the NWU commitment to serve (be of service to) community in many scholarly and practical ways.
Academic Citizenship
- Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees, participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities, and participate in peer review processes for academic publication.
Leadership in the NWU
- From time to time serve in faculty committees as well as subject and programme leadership positions as it may become available.
Minimum requirements
- An honours degree (NQF Level 8) in History.
- A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience at a reputable tertiary institution.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A masters’ degree (NQF Level 9) in History.
- A minimum of one (1) year direct and independent record of quality publication experience in accredited disciplinary academic journals and/or in books published by reputable academic presses.
- Membership with any History society.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literate in office tools.
- Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
- Academic module and programme design.
- Higher education pedagogical approaches.
- Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Must have the capacity to mentor senior students and junior colleagues.
- Must be able to effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
- Must be able to take responsibility.
- Must be honest and pursue integrity at all times.
- Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts as may arise in the workplace.
Apply by: 29 September 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Levying of student accounts.
- Ensure the timely and accurate levying of all students eligible for monthly allowances across all bursary groups.
- Process adjustments and corrections on student ledger cards based on valid and approved grounds.
Compiling of pay- out files.
- Reconcile accommodation data received from service providers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Compile the master file for pay-outs, incorporating all relevant reports and control measures to support data accuracy.
- Verify all required documentation for completeness, including lease agreements and other supporting documents.
- Process pay-out lines and ensure the timely processing of payments.
Managing Communication & enquirie.
- Communicate with private accommodation service providers to request necessary information ahead of scheduled payment dates.
- Handle and resolve enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Send system-generated tasks and notifications to students through the appropriate system platforms.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
- Uphold and maintain general occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and practices.
Ad Hoc Tasks.
- Perform ad hoc tasks that may arise in the course of duty,as per instruction.
Minimum requirements
- A B.Com degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting(NQF level 7).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ advanced excel experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year reconciliation experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Accurate data entry & processing.
- Numerical competent with attention to detail.
- Computer literacy: MS Office products, internet, and e-mail.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Punctual.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Work independently and without close supervision.
- Critical thinking.
- Effective time management – working strict timelines.
- Ethical behavior and honesty.
Apply by: 26 September 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To lead and manage the university’s athletics program by driving high-performance initiatives, supporting marketing and recruitment efforts, promoting student life through sport, and ensuring the program’s financial and strategic sustainability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotion of the NWU through Sport (Athletics)
- Implement and maintain a successful athletics strategy, structure and programme.
- Develop inclusive athletics opportunities that enable students and staff, including athletes with disabilities, to compete at the regional, national, and international levels.
- Oversee the recruitment and appointment of specialist coaches across athletic disciplines. The athletics manager is not expected to coach but manage the NWU Athletics programme. Strengthen the athletics programme to enhance the NWU and Eagles brand visibility and reputation.
Promotion of the NWU brand through high performance as part of capacity building.
- Position NWU as a leading institution in university sport through the consistent performance of high-performance athletes and teams.
- Align high-performance sport initiatives with NWU’s brand identity and marketing objectives.
- Develop and implement strategies that use sport as a driver for student recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and community involvement.
- Promote success stories of NWU athletes and teams to showcase institutional excellence and competitiveness.
- Collaborate with other relevant NWU structures to profile high-performance achievements across media and public platforms.
- Identify and nurture emerging talent to ensure sustainable performance and representation of the NWU brand.
- Build internal capacity through the development of coaches, administrators, and support staff involved in high-performance programmes.
Financial / Facilities Management
- Manage and monitor the NWU Athletics portfolio budget in accordance with NWU financial policies and guidelines.
- Conduct annual budgeting and forecasting to ensure optimal allocation and utilisation of resources for athletics operations and programmes.
- Oversee the fair and transparent allocation of bursaries, in compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
- Ensure proper asset management and control, including the maintenance of accurate inventory and adherence to asset usage protocols.
- Drive revenue generation through SOF3 initiatives such as events, sponsorships, and fundraising functions, with a focus on increasing reserve funds.
- Manage athletics facilities, ensuring ongoing maintenance, safety compliance, and the implementation of improvement projects to support programme excellence.
Marketing and Recruitment
- Promote NWU athletics to attract talented athletes and prospective students, contributing to institutional recruitment goals.
- Collaborate with relevant NWU departments to implement integrated sport marketing and brand management strategies.
- Identify strategic marketing, media, and branding opportunities to position NWU as a leading university in sport.
- Identify and pursue networking opportunities that contribute to institutional advancement through sport.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including Athletics Federations at provincial and national levels, to advance programme visibility and support.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with internal stakeholders (e.g., faculties, residences, recruitment offices) to enhance cross-functional support for marketing and recruitment efforts.
- Participate in strategic planning and innovation efforts to continuously improve the quality, reach, and sustainability of NWU’s athletic programmes.
People Management
- Oversee the recruitment, appointment, and performance management of coaches across all athletic disciplines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality coaching without engaging in direct coaching duties.
- Implement regular coaching staff reviews and provide constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Ensure retention of qualified high-performance coaches through incentives in line with the NWU policies and rules.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for coaches, including upskilling workshops and participation in provincial and national athletics administrative bodies.
- Manage and resolve conflicts within the coaching team promptly and constructively.
- Support coaches in delivering effective training programmes that meet high-performance and athlete development goals.
- Foster a positive and collaborative coaching culture that encourages innovation and excellence.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Management or related field.
- Registration and membership with Athletic South Africa (ASA) or Sub - Affiliates.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ provincial and national experience in athletics management or high -performance management.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the management of people within a team related area – middle and senior management level.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A relevant qualification in Marketing and Communication or Sport Science/Management (NQF Level 6).
- Level 2 Coaches Accreditation with Athletics South Africa.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ international experience in athletics management or high-performance athletics management.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- The ability to lead teams, motivate staff, and manage budgets effectively is crucial.
- Strong organizational skills, experience with project planning and execution, and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently are essential.
- Knowledge of planning, organizing, and executing successful athletics/sporting events, including logistics, scheduling, and budget management.
- Understanding of training methodologies, performance analysis, and periodization strategies for athletes.
- Knowledge of managing athletic facilities, including maintenance, upgrades, and ensuring a safe and efficient environment.
- The ability to develop and implement strategic plans for the university's athletic programs.
- Strong communication skills are needed to interact with athletes, coaches, staff, and university administration and other stakeholders.
- Experience in managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring financial sustainability of the athletic department.
- Promote open and regular communication through coaching staff on athlete academics, coachability and social responsibility.
- Understanding of national and international athletic regulations and guidelines.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Planning and organising/work management.
- Quality commitment/work standards.
- Teamwork / collaboration.
- University awareness.
Apply by: 24 September 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- To provide academic leadership in research, teaching/supervision and policy advising in the field of rare diseases and congenital disorders. The incumbent will drive research excellence, postgraduate supervision, and international collaborations to strengthen South Africa’s capacity for evidence-based community genetic services.
- Additionally, they will play a key role in expanding newborn screening, fostering interdisciplinary research, securing external funding, and influencing policy development at national and international levels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning
- Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate (Honours, Masters, PhD) students, ensuring high-quality academic mentorship and publication outputs in the field of rare diseases/congenital disorders.
- Provide structured mentorship and career development support for postgraduate students and early-career researchers in the field of rare diseases/congenital disorders.
- Support postgraduate students in securing funding for research and professional development in rare diseases/congenital disorders.
- Lead/participate in the development of course material for short learning programmes and other tuition opportunities.
Research
- Conceptualise and lead high-impact research in priority areas, including newborn screening, epidemiology, and health economic evaluations of key components of community genetic resources.
- Secure external funding through competitive grants and industry partnerships.
- Publish high-quality research outputs in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international and national conferences to community genetic services.
- Establish and lead multidisciplinary research teams to address rare disease/congenital disorder challenges in South Africa and the broader LMIC context.
- Translate research findings into policy recommendations and real-world applications to improve community genetic services in South Africa and other LMIC.
Internationalisation
- Strengthen NWU – Centre for Human Metabolics’ international research profile through partnerships with leading global institutions on rare diseases/congenital disorders.
- Be an established, active participant of relevant global initiatives, including, but not limited to: WHO (relevant Technical Working Groups), Rare Diseases International, Lancet Commission on Rare Diseases, International Centre for Birth Defects Surveillance and Research and other similar organisations/institutions.
- Lead international collaborative research projects addressing rare diseases/congenital disorders, particularly in the African context.
- Represent NWU in global forums and expert committees to advance research and policy agendas for rare diseases/congenital disorders.
- Engage in interdisciplinary projects across NWU faculties and research entities.
Policy Advisory & Public Engagement
- Have existing in-depth knowledge of the policy arena related to rare diseases/congenital disorders, locally and globally.
- Engage with public and private healthcare decision-makers to influence policy on community genetic services, including newborn screening.
- Spearhead initiatives to expand equitable access to newborn screening for all births in South Africa.
- Lead CHM/NWU’s submissions on national and international policies, coalitions, and regulatory frameworks for rare diseases/congenital disorders.
- Have established collaborations and linkages with patient advocacy groups, including Rare Diseases South Africa, to ensure patient-centered policy development.
- Establish and coordinate the South African Rare Disease Advisory Board.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD focusing on Rare Disease Epidemiology and Policy (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant high-level work experience in this particular field.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience - applicants should show evidence of extensive independence and innovation in research, applied or creative works and be a subject specialist in their field, with a strong publication record.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ sound experience to lead undergraduate and postgraduate students in service learning and research.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- 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 outputs.
- 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 have responsibility for curricula and programs of study (award courses).
- 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 ability to be self-driven.
Apply by: 26 September 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
- The department of Political Studies and International Relations is seeking to appoint two new lecturers with particular interest in Political Studies and International Relations.
- The lecturers are expected to make a contribution within the following KPA’s: Teaching & Learning, Research & Innovation and Community Engagement and possible supervision of students.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning
- Teaching and administering of examination of allocated modules.
Research and innovation:
- To be able to complete doctoral programme and publish one journal article in DHET accredited journals.
Community engagement:
- Effective participation in community development projects
Minimum requirements
LECTURER:
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Political Science/ International Relations.
- A minimum of 1 year of teaching and learning experience.
- A minimum of 1 year of research & innovation experience.
- A minimum of 1 year of community engagement experience.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- Registration with the South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Possess a depth and breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated in academic area of the core knowledge relating to political science or International Relations in order to teach and support learning on political science/International Relations courses modules.
- Consistent track record of excellent teaching across a variety of modules and levels within political science or International Relations discipline.
- Possesses one year of post-qualification experience at the University level and teaching experience and show evidence of scholarship as attested to by publications (at least two journal articles) in academic journals in the field of political science or International Relations.
- Involvement in community engagement initiatives would be a requirement.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Evidence of publication in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
- Teaching of honours and undergraduate students as well as the Supervision of honours research projects.
- Projecting the good image of the department in terms of recruiting students and maintaining relations with local stakeholders.
- Representing the department in different committee or administrative meetings of the faculty and school of government studies.
- Excellent scholarly publications in mainstream journals in Political Science or International Relations.
Apply by: 30 September 2025
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- The Deputy Director – Teaching & Learning is a senior academic leadership role within the NWU Business School. The incumbent will manage the operational delivery, performance, and quality of teaching and learning across all sites and modes of delivery.
- This includes providing strategic, functional, and academic leadership to ensure that programmes are relevant, innovative, and aligned with NWU Business School’s graduate attributes and vision of Business in Service of Society.
- The role encompasses strategic leadership, programme and portfolio management, staff leadership, quality assurance, community engagement, student support, financial oversight, and external relationship building in respect of Teaching and Learning.
- In conjunction with the Chief Director, the incumbent will lead the team of academics towards the achievement of their strategic goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching & Learning
- Develop and implement effective learning environments, including face-to-face and blended approaches for the School’s programmes
- Implement, monitor and report on systems and processes for continuous quality assurance.
- Joint accountability to update and review School’s quality manual.
- Manage and complete external and internal programme evaluations and reviews.
- Encourage and instill innovative Teaching and Learning methods.
- Manage continuous curriculum and programme alignment in relation to the School’s 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.
- Teach on the MBA and/ or PGDip programme.
Operational Management
- Lead and direct day-to-day operational planning, performance and quality ensuring alignment with the Faculty/ School plan.
- Lead the teaching and learning portfolio of the School.
- Oversee and manage utilization of resources and finances as allocated for Teaching & Learning.
- Accountable as Chairperson of relevant School committee(s).
Research, Innovation, and/or Creative Outputs
- Engage in research activities and contribute to the School’s research efforts
- Demonstrate relevance and intellectual creativity in research or creative outputs, as peer review confirms.
- Publishing in accredited journal and one paper in a peer-reviewed conference proceeding.
- Participate in collaborative international research projects.
- Facilitate differentiation and third- stream revenue generation through innovation and commercialization administration.
Academic Leadership, Management, and University Service
- School 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.
- School processes and systems implementation, utilisation, effectiveness and efficiency.
Social Responsiveness
- Engage in community engagement initiatives, such as media comment, education, or activities benefiting specific communities.
- Participate in awards, prizes, grants, or other acknowledgements that recognise service at any level.
- Contribute to academic citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to sharing expertise with the community.
- Involvement in professional activities.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD (NQF level 10) specializing in one of the Business School’s focus areas.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in teaching at postgraduate level (preferably at a business school).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ middle management experience in a higher education context (e.g., as Head of Department, or Programme Leader).
- A record of research supervision and publishing articles in accredited academic journals.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
- Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
- Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Acceptable knowledge of approaches to student access and support and curriculum design and delivery within the applicable academic fields.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Have excellent people and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be able to work well in a group.
- Demonstrate initiative and leadership in research and teaching and learning.
- The ability to maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships.
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
- Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
- Effective time-management skills.
Apply by: 30 September 2025
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