Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

• A Junior Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities in the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research, and/or professional activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teaching and Learning

• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, and studio sessions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

Research and Innovation

• Conduct research.
• Involved in professional activity.

Academic leadership

• Involved in school and faculty committees.
• Contribute to advising students and recruitment activities.

Social Responsiveness

• Involved in community engagement and sharing of expertise.

Minimum requirements

• A BCom honour’s degree (NQF Level 8) in Business Management or relevant field. 
• A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in the presentation of Business Management modules or relevant field in an undergraduate teaching programme.
• Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied, or creative works.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Proof of registration or completion of an MCom in Business Management or relevent field.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS Office, e-mail and internet.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (such as blackboard, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaborative environment.
• Commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Effective time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
• Ability to solve problems independently.

 

Apply by: 13 November 2025