Duties and Responsibilities:

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Religion Studies.
• Actively conduct research in a relevant field of Religion Studies.
• Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in conferences, colloquiums and seminars.
• Participate actively in the professional community.
• Co-supervise postgraduate students at master’s and PhD levels.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration on Departmental and Faculty levels.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Religion Studies or related discipline. 
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Preference will be given to applicants with at least one (1) year of teaching experience in a higher education environment, on both an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• The ability to teach with digital skills and competence.
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) related to Higher Education Institutions (e.g. Blackboard) or related experience with institutional systems and the ability to navigate through them. 

Competencies

Key Competencies required:

Results-Oriented:

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

Required Documents

• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
• To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                                 
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Assumption of duties:

• 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date:

• 09 November 2025.