PURPOSE F THE POSITION: 

The nGAP position in the School of Geo- and Spatial Sciences is part of an initiative by the DHET to improve the academic staffing at South African universities. It is a prestigious programme to enable young black candidates to follow a career as an academic.The nGAP employee will participate in a six-year developmental programme on a permanent full-time basis under the University's normal conditions of service and will work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, the nGAP employee will have a reduced teaching load over the first three years of their appointment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

•   Develop the skills to be able to deliver quality teaching and learning pertaining to the discipline of Urban and Regional Planning

Research

•  Identify and develop research to ensure excellence in Urban and Regional Planning research. Produce a peer reviewed article per year.

Administration

•   Develop the appropriate skills to ensure effective administration of academic activities including Teaching and learning research and management.

Community service

• Identify community engagement projects and be actively involved in the planning and implementation.

·        An MSc in Urban and Regional Planning (NQF Level 9). The Master's degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application.

·        Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience as a Teaching Assistant or Lecture.

• Accredited with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
• Registered with the South African Counsil for Planners (SACPLAN)
• South African Planning Institute (SAPI) membership

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
•  Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice regarding teaching and learning.
•  Research methodology.
•  Academic and technical writing.
•  Effective time-management skills.
•  Effective communication skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relations 
• Critical thinking
• Good communication skills
• Leadership
• Professionalism and ethical behaviour
• Social responsibility.

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:                    Dr Karen Puren on 018 299 2545

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi: 018 299 3495

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                          26 April 2024

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.