PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Teach, conduct research and community engagement to Honours, Masters and Doctoral Students. The incumbent will also manage the Research entity Food Safety and Security as Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 TEACHING:

• Classroom work (teach, assess, develop teaching material).

 RESEARCH:

• Laboratory and Field research, Supervision of M and D students. 
• Publishing.

 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

• Engaged community services.

 MANAGEMENT:

• Manage resources (finance, laboratories and equipments), staff, and stakeholder relations. 

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in higher education or industry as a Professor/Senior Academic/Senior Researcher.
• Management experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Computer
• Laboratory analytical skills.
• Use of complex analytical equipment.
• Academic writing

 KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Reliable.
• Hands –on.
• Mature.
• Fair.
• Conflict resolution.
• Visionary.
• Ethical (non – favourism, non-sexist, embrace diversity).
• Hard working.

 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 F vd Westhuizen on 018 299 2318

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Innocentia Mphuthi on 018 389 2457

CLOSING DATE: 25 August 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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