🏢 Company: North-West University (NWU) – Vanderbijlpark Campus
📍 Location: Vanderbijlpark
📅 Apply By: 5 January 2026
💼 Position Reference: nwu_003972
📝 Position Number: V000325
🔒 Contract Type: Permanent

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About the University

North-West University (NWU) is a leading South African higher education institution committed to academic excellence, impactful research, and the development of future-ready graduates. The Vanderbijlpark Campus is known for its collaborative academic culture, research focus and student-centered approach to learning.

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Role Overview

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will contribute to teaching, research, academic leadership and student development in the field of Risk Management. The position requires the delivery of high-quality learning experiences, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, and active participation in research and professional activities.

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Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Conduct tutorials, practical classes, workshops, demonstrations, and seminars
• Deliver high-quality lectures across undergraduate and postgraduate modules
• Facilitate student excursions, studio sessions, and field activities where applicable

Curriculum Development

• Develop and update subject material in alignment with academic standards
• Prepare course content, learning guides, assessment tools and study materials
• Align curriculum to new technologies and modern teaching platforms

Supervision & Student Development

• Supervise postgraduate students (coursework and research)
• Mentor students academically and guide them through research processes
• Monitor academic progress and provide constructive feedback

Research, Innovation & Professional Activity

• Conduct independent and collaborative research
• Publish academic outputs and contribute to the research profile of the School
• Participate in professional development and academic conferences
• Engage with the risk management profession to stay abreast of industry trends

Assessment & Academic Administration

• Prepare, administer and moderate assessments
• Maintain academic records and comply with University quality assurance processes
• Participate in School and Faculty committees where required

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Minimum Requirements

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Risk Management (NQF Level 9)
• Minimum 2 years lecturing experience

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Risk Management (NQF Level 10)
• Minimum 3 years lecturing experience
• Minimum 2 years postgraduate supervision experience (Masters & Doctoral)

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Added Advantages

• Professional registration with bodies such as ECSA, SACNASP or SAICA
• Membership with IRMSA or CISA
• Demonstrated research outputs and publications

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Key Functional / Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong understanding of assessment theories and student performance enhancement
• Experience using modern teaching and learning platforms (e.g., eFundi, whiteboard tech)
• Commitment to student development and learning excellence
• Ability to produce research outputs aligned with institutional standards

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Behavioural Competencies

• Effective time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong client-service orientation
• Ability to function independently and collaboratively
• Sound analytical ability and innovative thinking
• Strong ethical conduct and professionalism
• Excellent planning, organization, and report-writing skills

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CV Application Tips 

• Highlight your teaching experience, specifying modules taught and levels.
• Include your research outputs (journals, conference papers, book chapters).
• Clearly list postgraduate supervision experience (completed and ongoing).
• Mention professional memberships such as IRMSA, CISA, SAICA or ECSA.
• Emphasize curriculum development and e-learning system experience.
• Demonstrate your contribution to departmental committees or academic administration.
• Add measurable achievements, such as research grants or published citations.

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Employment Equity Statement

NWU is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per the NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University may decide not to fill the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.