RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including participation in a 24-hour service for 30 – 40 weeks per year;
• Commitment to study towards a relevant Masters-degree;
• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate veterinary and/or veterinary nursing students in a relevant field
• Network with relevant stakeholders in a relevant industry;
• Research and publication in national and international journals;
• Departmental and faculty administrative duties as delegated by the Head of the Department; and
• Community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with SAVC;
• Commitment to study towards a relevant Masters-degree;
• Demonstrate the potential to become competent lecturer at the undergraduate level; and
• Demonstrate strong potential to become an established specialist clinician in an academic environment.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competency in the field of interest;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and and social networking skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Recognised expertise in small animal surgery.

CLOSING DATE:  12 June 2025