PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Lecturer / Junior Lecturer should be able to:

• Implement effective lecturing of occupational hygiene modules.
• Show innovation in research and teaching-learning.
• Enrol in a MHSc in Occupational Hygiene (Junior Lecturer) / PhD in Occupational Hygiene (Lecturer).
• Participate in the day-to-day activities of the Occupational Hygiene Subject Group related to Teaching and Learning and Research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Teaching and Learning

• Develop coursework and present undergraduate occupational hygiene modules.
• Supervision of undergraduate research projects.

Leadership, management and service to NWU 

• Laboratory/instrument management and presentation of practical demonstrations.
• Management of work integrated learning aspects of programme.
• Provide service to the NWU by contributing to the achievement of its goals.

Training and Development 

• Register for postgraduate qualification.
• Be willing to undergo, attend and complete training successfully.

JUNIOR LECTURER:

• A Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Occupational Hygiene or equivalent (NQF level 8).

LECTURER:

• A Master of Health Sciences degree in Occupational Hygiene or equivalent (NQF level 9).

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Professional registration with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (Student/Occupational Hygiene Assistant).
• Experience in the practice of Occupational Hygiene and / or teaching (lecturing).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literate with specific focus on Windows OS and Office 365.
• Knowledge of assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• 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.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work without supervision and solve challenges as they arise.
• Ability to work within a group.
• Ability to take initiative.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills, as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

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:    Mr. Cornelius J Van Der Merwe on 082 855 6006

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                   26 September 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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