Lecturer P001151

Listing reference: nwu_003797
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P001151 POSITION: LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students, research, and supervision of honours students; organisational & management tasks.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Teaching and Learning:

  • Teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students.

 

2.     Research and Innovation:

  • Conducting research and supervision of honours students.

 

3.     Organisational and management tasks:

  • Assist with management tasks.

Minimum requirements

  • A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Dynamical Systems, Financial Modelling, Financial Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, PDEs, Fractional DEs.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at a tertiary level.

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

  • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Dynamical Systems, Financial Modelling, Financial Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, PDEs, Fractional Des / proof of PhD registration.
  • Membership with the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) or America Mathematical Society (AMS).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Latex, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Teamwork
  • Organisational Skills
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity).

 

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 David Kubayi, Tel: 018 299 2569

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE: 17 October 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

 

Kindly take note: applications must 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 Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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