Senior Lecturer (M000713)

Listing reference: nwu_004613
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 3 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAFIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000713 POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Teaching Agricultural Economics, Farm Accounting & Management, Agricultural Finance. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Teaching:
  • Pass rate.
2.    Postgraduate supervision:
  • Completion rate.
3.    Research and Innovation:
  • Publications in DHET subsidy qualified journals.
4.    Community engagement:
  • Community impacts.

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Agricultural Economics.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching in a university environment.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in publication –DHET listed.
  • Postgraduate supervision, Research publications and community engagement.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
  • Must be accredited with Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA).
 
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
  • Ability to teach Agricultural Economics, Agricultural finance, Farm Accounting and Management and Food Security Analysis. 
  • Ability to supervise honours and postgraduate students. 
  • Ability to carry out collaborative and independent research publishable in DHET listed Journals. 
  • Ability to attract research funds. 
  • International collaborations.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Maintain high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism in academic and research activities.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, inclusivity and respect for diversity in teaching and professional interactions.
  • Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging students, colleagues and industry stakeholders.
 
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 Simon Letsoalo, Tel: 018 369 2746
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE:                                                                                      03 September 2026
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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