UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN)

 



LECTURER – ADVANCED TAXATION

Listing reference: ukzn_000822

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Westville

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES, LECTURER – ADVANCED TAXATION (1 POST), SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, WESTVILLE CAMPUS.

 

Job description

The School of Commerce offers the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting qualifications and seeks to appoint suitably qualified applicants to the permanent staff who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Auditing, Financial Accounting; Managerial Accounting & Finance and Taxation, and to build the knowledge base of the disciplines through teaching, research, academic leadership and mentoring and community engagement. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. Appointed candidates may be required to teach across multiple disciplines at undergraduate level. 

 

Minimum requirements

  • Registration with an Accounting professional body as CA(SA)
  • Demonstratable ability to teach at a tertiary level

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 May 2026.

 

The University, however, reserves the right to re-advertise the above position to facilitate further searches and increase the pool of applicants, and the right to not appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage

 

Please note that due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

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LECTURER – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Listing reference: ukzn_000821

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES, LECTURER – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS, REF NO: SOC /2026.

 

Job description

The School of Commerce offers the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting qualifications and seeks to appoint suitably qualified applicants to the permanent staff who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Financial Accounting, and to build the knowledge base of the disciplines through teaching, research, academic leadership and mentoring and community engagement. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. Appointed candidates may be required to teach across multiple disciplines at the undergraduate level.

 

Minimum requirements

  • Registration with an Accounting professional body as CA(SA)
  • Demonstratable ability to teach at a tertiary level.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 May 2026.

 

The University, however, reserves theright to re-advertise the above position to facilitate further searches and increase the pool of applicants, and the right to not appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage

 

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process. 

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

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SENIOR LECTURER – ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (2 POSTS)

Listing reference: ukzn_000820

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Westville

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES, SENIOR LECTURER – ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (2 POSTS), SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, WESTVILLE CAMPUS, REF NO: SOC /2026.

 

Job description

The School of Commerce offers the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting qualifications and seeks to appoint suitably qualified applicants to the permanent staff who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Advanced Managerial Accounting and Finance, and to build the knowledge base of the disciplines through teaching, research, academic leadership and mentoring and community engagement. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. Appointed candidates may be required to teach across multiple disciplines at the undergraduate level.

 

Minimum requirements

  • Masters degree in the discipline plus CA(SA) designation
  • At least three (3) years working experience in lecturing, research and/or industry in the relevant discipline
  • Evidence of emerging research publication record in peer-reviewed journals
  • Evidence of University service, and involvement in community engagement programmes

Added Advantage:

  • Experience in supervision or co-supervision of postgraduate students
  • Participation in research grant applications or funded projects
  • A Ph.D degree in the discipline

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 May 2026.

 

The University, however, reserves the right to re-advertise the above position to facilitate further searches and increase the pool of applicants, and the right to not appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.

 

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

APPLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LECTURER – TAXATION

Listing reference: ukzn_000819

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES, LECTURER – TAXATION, SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS, REF NO: SOC /2026.

 

Job description

The School of Commerce offers the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting qualifications and seeks to appoint suitably qualified applicants to the permanent staff who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Taxation, and to build the knowledge base of the disciplines through teaching, research, academic leadership and mentoring and community engagement. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. Appointed candidates may be required to teach across multiple disciplines at the undergraduate level.

 

Minimum requirements

  • Registration with an Accounting professional body as CA(SA)
  • Demonstratable ability to teach at a tertiary level.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 May 2026.

 

The University, however, reserves the right to re-advertise the above position to facilitate further searches and increase the pool of applicants, and the right to not appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.


Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

APPLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LECTURER – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Listing reference: ukzn_000818

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES, LECTURER – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.

 

Job description

The School of Commerce offers the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting qualifications and seeks to appoint suitably qualified applicants to the permanent staff who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Financial Accounting, and to build the knowledge base of the disciplines through teaching, research, academic leadership and mentoring and community

engagement. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. Appointed candidates may be required to teach across multiple disciplines at the undergraduate level.

 

Minimum requirements

  • Registration with an Accounting professional body as CA(SA);
  • Demonstratable ability to teach at a tertiary level.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 May 2026. The University, however, reserves the right to re-advertise the above position to facilitate further searches and increase the pool of applicants, and the right to not appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.

 

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

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LECTURER NGAP (ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING / COMPUTER ENGINEERING) : RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Listing reference: ukzn_000809

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

 

Job description

The Discipline of Electrical Electronic and Computer Engineering in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education’s New Generation of Academics’ Programme, has an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue a career as an academic and researcher. The successful candidate will be expected to register for a doctoral degree at UKZN and will be closely mentored to become an academic through a programme designed to assist with early career development.

 The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader Discipline: Electrical Electronic and Computer Engineering.

 

Minimum requirements

  • A BSc Engineering or B. Engineering degree in Electrical Electronic or Computer Engineering (NQF level 8)
  • A Masters degree in Electrical Electronic or Computer Engineering, with a pass mark of at least 70%
  •  South African Citizen

 

The successful applicant will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years from the date of assumption of duty.

 A brief statement of motivation regarding the applicant’s aspiration to become an academic and a researcher must accompany the applications.

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

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LECTURER NGAP (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) THERMODYNAMICS [RE-ADVERTISEMENT]

Listing reference: ukzn_000709

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

 

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

 

Job description

The Discipline of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education’s New Generation of Academics’ Programme, has an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue a career as an academic and researcher. The successful candidate will be expected to register for a doctoral degree at UKZN and will be closely mentored to become an academic through a programme designed to assist with early career development.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader Discipline: Mechanical Engineering.

 

Minimum requirements

  • A BSc Engineering or B. Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • A Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a particular focus in Thermodynamics, with a pass mark of at least 70%
  • South African Citizen

The successful applicant will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years from the date of assumption of duty.

A brief statement of motivation regarding the applicant’s aspiration to become an academic and a researcher must accompany the applications.

Applicants who had previously applied for this position need not re-apply

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

APPLY