NWU - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences School of Accounting Services
Description
Minimum requirements
A Master of Commerce in Accountancy or equivalent (NQF 9).
A member of SAICA as a CA(SA).
5 years’ experience in the field as an Accountant.
5 years’ full-time teaching experience at a SAICA-accredited contact institution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Published articles in accredited journals.
Requirements:
Town:
Potchefstroom
Position:
Senior Lecturer (Half-Day)
Starting Date:
March 4, 2026
Date Created:
February 19, 2026
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of accountancy including accounting, auditing, management accounting, financial management and taxation.
Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
Interest in community service.
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Professional and ethical behaviour.
Adaptability / Agility.
Duties Include:
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000939 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER (half-day position) PEROMNES: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Senior Lecturer: Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function. This position is a half-day position with reduced working hours, i.e., working hours are 5/8ths of a fulltime position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies, ensuring required throughput and achieving student-lecturer evaluation scores in accordance with the university’s expectations.
Research
Research outputs as to be discussed with programme leader and deputy director.
Community Engagement
Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.
Additional Info:
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Nico van der Merwe on 018 299 1351
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 3 March 2026
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible