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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY 
 
SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES 
 
DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH LANGUAGE, PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 
 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a newly established holistic health sciences university, situated at Garankuwa. SMU currently participates in the Department of Higher Education and Training’s “New Generation of Academics” Programme (nGAP). nGAP is transformative in nature, therefore 80% of the positions must be allocated to Black/or women South African citizens. 
 
The following position(s) is/are currently available as part of the nGAP. 
 
LECTURER (nGAP) (1 Post) 
Ref no:NGAP1/2019/JSM/P8 
 
 
The purpose of the job is to grant the incumbent the opportunity to fully participate in the Implementation of the “Staffing South Africa’s Universities” Framework. The incumbent report to the Head of Department andwill be appointed permanently on a substantive position as Lecturer. The incumbent must meet the job requirements and be responsible for the following key performance areas: 
 
REQUIREMENTS
• A relevant Master’s degree (NQF level 9 qualification) 
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Speech-Language therapist and/or Audiologist 
• Has no or limited experience in an academic career, but has a demonstrated passion for an academic career. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Must be female and forty (40) years or younger 
• Commit to the completion of Doctoral studies, within a prescribed period 
• Be prepared to sign a contract of employment committing to the full duration of training in the “Staffing South Africa’s University’s Framework” Development Programme over six years 
• Be a South African citizen 
• Be able to take up the position from 1 January 2020 
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs) 
• Successfully participate in the “Staffing South Africa’s University’s Framework” Development Programme over six years 
• Teaching and learning, research in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, on a reduced workload for the first three years and thereafter gradually increasing to a full workload 
• Register and complete PhD studies 
• Commit to working with an appointed mentor and ensure an effective mentor-mentee relationship 
• Attend agreed upon short courses on research and teaching and development over the duration of the programme 
• Submit a detailed annual report on participation and progress in the Development Programme over the first six years 


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Closing date: 12 July 2019 
 
Applications from Employment Agencies 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 Mr JS Mahlaola, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204. , to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or by e-mail at hr.recruitment3@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, Ga-Rankuwa, 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) 521-3906. 
 
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. 
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.