Senior Lecturer (P003801) (Re-advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_004763
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
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NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES -SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES | POSITION NUMBER: P003801 | VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER |PEROMNES GRADE: A7 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT| KINDLY NOTE THAT APPLICANTS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Senior Lecturer: Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 are to be discussed with the programme leader and the deputy director.
Community Engagement
- Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.
Minimum requirements
- An Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (or equivalent) (NQF Level 8).
- A professional membership with the SAICA as a CA(SA).
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field as an Accountant.
- A minimum of three (3) years' full-time teaching experience on a SAICA-endorsed programme.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- A Master's degree of Commerce in Accountancy (or equivalent) (NQF Level 9).
Two (2) years full-time teaching experience on the SAICA PGDA level.
Two (2) years online teaching experience on a SAICA-endorsed programme.
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.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Heleen Janse van Vuuren (016) 910 3402
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela (018) 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2026
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 January 2027
Kindly take note: Applications may only be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
It all starts here ®
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Heleen Janse van Vuuren (016) 910 3402
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela (018) 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2026
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 January 2027
Kindly take note: Applications may only be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
It all starts here ®