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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY 
 
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
 
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS 
 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a newly established university providing holistic Health Sciences Education, situated at Garankuwa. The following position is currently available. 
 
LECTURER (2 POSTS) 
REF: 37/2019/NGM/P8 
 
 
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for teaching curriculum development and coordinating programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The incumbent reports to the HOD and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the following key performance areas below: 
 
REQUIREMENTS
 A Master’s degree in Mathematics (Specialised in Algebra) 
 At least two (2) years of lecturing experience 
 Evidence of research output (e.g. publication in peer-reviewed journals or significant progress with PhD studies 
 Registration with the Natural Scientific Professions Council 
 Registration for doctoral studies (added advantage 
 A team player 
 Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas, e.g. Calculus, Advanced Calculus, Number theory, Category theory, Algebra, Abstract Algebra 
 
 
COMPETENCIES
 Good writing, communication and presentation skills 
 Good interpersonal skills 
 Problem solving skills 
 Good Computer literacy skills 
 Client service orientation 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
 Teaching curriculum development and coordinating programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels 
 Supervising postgraduate research appropriate to the post level 
 Conducting research at a competitive level, commensurate to the level of appointment and actively contribute to the department’s research profile 
 Performing various academic and administrative duties as determined by the HOD 
 Participating in the department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement 
 Conduct other duties as shall be allocated by the HOD. 
 Contribute to the overall development of SMU 
 

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Closing date: 12 July 2019
 
SMU offers a competitive total guaranteed package, inclusive of a range of benefits such as medical aid and pension fund. 
 
Applications from Employment Agency will not be considered. 
 
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mrs NG Motsamai, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or e-mail applications in MS Word format, to hr.recruitment1@smu.ac.za
 
The applications must be posted OR hand delivered (put in an application box) to: 
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 68, MEDUNSA, 0204 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3893 
 
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.