University of Pretoria
Job Details
📌 Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Business Management
🏢 Company: University of Pretoria
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
🏫 Department: Business Management (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🆔 Job ID: 26367
📅 Closing Date: 07 May 2026
📆 Application Outcome Notice: 31 July 2026
Company Overview
The University of Pretoria is one of South Africa’s leading research-intensive institutions, known for academic excellence, innovation, and global competitiveness. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences plays a key role in shaping future business leaders and advancing impactful research across disciplines.
Job Overview
The University is seeking a qualified and research-driven Senior Lecturer in Business Management with a focus on International Management, Entrepreneurship, and Entrepreneurial Finance. The role involves teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising research students, and contributing to academic leadership, research output, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Business Management disciplines
- Supervise Master’s and PhD students and support research development
- Conduct and publish high-quality academic research
- Participate in academic administration, including programme coordination
- Engage in community initiatives, short courses, and industry consultation
- Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, and stakeholders
- Contribute to departmental growth and academic excellence
Qualifications
Education
- Doctorate in Business Management or Entrepreneurship
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of tertiary-level teaching experience
- At least 2 accredited academic publications or equivalent scholarly outputs
- Successful supervision of at least 2 Master’s students
- Exposure to PhD supervision or relevant industry experience
- Evidence of academic or professional citizenship
Skills
- Strong communication and language proficiency
- Digital literacy and blended learning capabilities
- Effective teaching and facilitation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within academic teams
- Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
CV Tips
- Highlight your doctoral qualification and research focus area clearly
- Include a list of publications (peer-reviewed journals, conferences)
- Detail your teaching experience (modules, levels, class sizes)
- Showcase postgraduate supervision experience with outcomes
- Include academic service roles (programme coordination, committees)
- Add a short self-evaluation aligned with academic performance criteria
- Ensure all supporting documents are certified and up to date
Benefits of Joining the Company
- Work at a top-ranked South African research university
- Access to academic development and research funding opportunities
- Opportunity to supervise postgraduate and doctoral research
- Collaborative academic environment with global exposure
- Medical aid contribution (50%) via BESTMED or UMVUZO schemes
- Career progression within a reputable institution
Company Policy
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, diversity, and employment equity. In line with its Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented groups. All applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered. The University reserves the right not to fill the position. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
