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UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
 
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DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE 
LECTURER-FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING SCIENCE (nGAP POST) 
 
OVERVIEW:
The School of Health Care Sciences invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Lecturer position in the Discipline of Nursing Science under the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP). The nGAP is an initiative of the Department of Higher Education and Training aimed at building a pipeline of early-career academic in South Africa. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
nGAP Eligibility Criteria: 
  • Must be 40 years of age or younger (i.e.s40 years) in line with nGAP guidelines 
  • A Master’s degree in Nursing with a minimum pass mark of 70% 
  • Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in academia 
  • Eligibility and willingness to undertake PhD studies. 
  • Must be a South African citizen. 
 
Discipline-Specific Requirements: 
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric, and community) and Midwife 
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a General Nurse in a healthcare institution. 
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in clinical teaching or mentoring within a healthcare facility, nursing college, or institution of higher learning will be an added advantage. 
  • Proficiency in computer literacy. 
  • Strong organisational, planning, time management, and multitasking skills. 
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
 
Key Responsibilities 
The appointed candidate will: 
  • Undertake and complete doctoral studies, with ongoing research publication and participation in academic conferences. 
  • Participate in a six-year academic development programme under nGAP. 
  • Teach and assess undergraduate nursing studies in both online and venue-based formats. 
  • Contribute to curriculum development for the Bachelor of Nursing (R.174) programme. 
  • Develop and update study materials and learner guides. 
  • Conduct clinical accompaniment and provide mentorship to students in accredited clinical settings. 
  • Perform relevant administrative duties related to teaching, learning, and community engagement as assigned by the Head of Department 
  • Ensure compliance with all record keeping and reporting requirements of the South African Nursing Council 
 
 
CLOSING DATE 8 AUGUST 2025 
 
Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, Academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications in MS Word format, recruitment10@ul.ac.za
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms IWu (015) 268 4795 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference LECTURER will be given to Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) 
 
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 applicants as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserve the right not to make appointment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 
NGAP LECTURER 
 
The University of Limpopo is seeking to employ a suitable candidate in a permanent position as outlined below. The post is part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programmes (nGAP); and all applications must be South Africans who are 40 years or younger. The successful candidate shall enter into a contract that commits him/her to undertake at most six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Accordingly, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the under mentioned post. 
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Biochemistry with a special focus in Molecular Biology. 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • A MSc in Biochemistry with a minimum average pass of 70%. 
  • The MSc candidate will be required to be trained and mentored in Biochemistry with a special focus on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. 
 
DUTIES:
  • The successful candidate will be required to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology. 
  • The overall workload includes preparation for lecturers, teaching and research. 
  • A candidate will be trained in the field of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics.
  • Development of a Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics module at undergraduate level. 
  • It will be expected from the candidate to participate in current research projects concentrating on Bioinformatics. 
  • Be able to assume any general administrative duties as determined by the HOD. 
  • The candidate must enrol immediately in a PhD research programme in Biochemistry which will run concurrently with lecturing duties until the completion of the study and as prescribed by the nGAP programme. 
  • This is an excellent opportunity for an academically outstanding Biochemistry post-graduate who will benefit from the teaching and research development opportunities offered by the nGAP programme and who is interested to pursue a career in the field of Bioinformatics. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 8 AUGUST 2025 
 
Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for a detailed CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, Academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications in MS Word format, recruitment5@ul.ac.za
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms Stella Ngoatje (015) 268 3513 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference LECTURER will be given to Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) 
 
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 applicants as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserve the right not to make appointment
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
The University of Limpopo is seeking to employ a suitable candidate in a permanent position as outlined below. The post is part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programmes (nGAP); and all applications must be South Africans who are 40 years or younger. The successful candidate shall enter into a contract that commits him/her to undertake at most six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Accordingly, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the under mentioned post. 
 
LECTURER: SOIL PHYSICS CHEMISTRY: 
 
Requirements: 
  • A Master’s (70% minimum) degree in Soil Science specializing in Soil Physics and Chemistry. 
  • Preferably, the candidate should be less than 40 years. 
  • As an added advantage, must at most have one (01) year teaching experience at a University or comparable Institution of high learning. 
  • Evidence of at least two (02) publication in DHET- accredited journal. 
  • Evidence of both national or international conference attendance and presentation of papers. 
  • Ability to supervise research projects at final year undergraduate and Honours level. 
  • Traceable experience in community engagement work. 
  • Commitment to undertake PhD studies soon after commencement of the position or evidence of enrolment for PhD studies. 
  • Applications who have registered for a PhD at the advertising institution will have an added advantage. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
The successful candidate will be expected to: 
  • Teach Soil Science modules, mainly Soil Physics, Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy. 
  • Undertake individual research or in collaboration with colleagues within and outside the Department. 
  • Supervise research projects for undergraduate fourth level and Honours students. 
  • Undertake and arrange community outreach activities as part of the University’s mandate. 
  • Prepare and develop learning and assessment materials. 
  • Perform any other duties/responsibilities, including but not limited to administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 8 AUGUST 2025 
 
Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, Academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications recruitment9@ul.ac.za
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms Beauty Tshehla 015 268 3740 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference LECTURER will be given to Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) 
 
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 applicants as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserve the right not to make appointment
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES 
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND INFORMATION STUDIES 
nGAP LECTURER (COMMUNICATION STUDIES) 
 
The University of Limpopo, Department of Communication, Media and Information Studies, invites applications for a Lecturer position in Communication Studies Programme under the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP). This initiative, established by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), forms part of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF). 
The nGAP Programme offers an excellent supportive environment for emerging academics to complete their studies while concurrently developing their teaching and learning, research, innovation, and community engagement skills. 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • A Master’s, Degree in Communication Studies or equivalent (such as specialised areas of Communication: Public Relations, Organisational Communication) with an average of academic competence of 70% and above 
  • Currently enrolled in a PhD programme in Communication Studies and demonstrating satisfactory academic progress. 
  • The applicant must be a South African citizen. 
  • The applicant must be below 40 years of age 
  • A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field of Communication Studies at the tertiary education level. (e.g. as a Tutor or junior lecturer or recognised mentor). 
 
Added Advantage: 
  • Emerging track record in DHET-accredited journals. 
  • The candidate should demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the discipline, the challenges facing the higher education sector, and a professional work ethic, i.e teamwork and confidentiality. 
  • The candidate should demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the discipline, the challenges facing the higher education sector, and a professional work ethic, i.e. teamwork and confidentiality. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of research. (The importance of research in academia, and the ability to write and publish papers). 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in basic curriculum development. 
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills, i.e., emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict management/resolution. 
 
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following: 
  • Teaching and Learning: Full involvement in all courses, design and curriculum development, updating material in respect of national and international trends, evaluation of lectures and course material, maintaining discussion class programmes, identifying at-risk students and facilitating additional assistance, undertaking discipline-related research. 
  • Research: Responsibilities include supervising Honours and Master’s students, actively engaging in research activities, overseeing and collaborating with project teams on research initiatives, participating in academic conferences, and producing measurable research outputs such as publishable journal articles, books, and book chapters. 
  • Academic Citizenship: Involvement in community engagement, success in the implementation of projects, and taking an active role in professional organisations. 
  • Governance: Organise course files, deliver on deadlines, record all academic activities, and participate in Departmental, School, and Faculty committees 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 8 AUGUST 2025 
 
Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, Academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications, recruitment6@ul.ac.za
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms KP Ngobeni 015 268 2857 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference LECTURER will be given to Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) 
 
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 applicants as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserve the right not to make appointment .
 
 
 
 







DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 
NGAP LECTURER 
 
The University of Limpopo is seeking to employ a suitable candidate in a permanent position as outlined below. The post is part of Higher Education and Training’s nGAP; and all applicants must be South Africans who are 40 years or younger. The successful candidate shall enter into a contract that commits him/her to undertake at most six (6) years of academic support iAfd.. 
 
Requirements:
  • Master of Arts criminology degree / Criminal Justice (or related equivalent), with 70% average pass at Masters Level. 
  • Registered for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Criminology / Criminal Justice. 
  • A minimum of 1 years’ experience in successful teaching at undergraduate level and scholarly supervising of postgraduate students with a proven pass rate / At least one (1) year of teaching experience in the Criminology and Criminal Justice at a tertiary institution, as a Tutor or junior lecturer or recognised mentor. 
  • Commitment to higher education standards. 
  • Committed ability to promote the Departments mission and position to internal University constituencies and external stakeholders. 
  • The applicant must be a South African citizen. 
  • The applicant must be below 40 years of age. 
 
Added advantages: 
  • A certified assessor and/or moderator in Higher Education Institution (HEIs). 
  • Interest and focus in Criminology and Criminal Justice modules will be a priority. 
  • Evidence of research output, as least two-three [2-3] publications in the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited local and international journals. 
  • Understanding the challenges facing the Higher Education sector. 
  • A complete draft of Research Proposal (RP) for a Doctoral of Philosophy: Criminology. 
 
Competencies and behavioural attributes: 
  • Experience in teaching at undergraduate level. 
  • Ability to deliver lectures, and to a diverse, multi-racial audience. 
  • Prepare, conduct and review assessments, and provide effective feedback. 
  • Demonstrable interest in Research, Teaching and Learning (T & L) and Community engagement. 
  • Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously; 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
  • Excellent computer literacy skills / Must be computer literate and have greater interest in modern trends of conducting T & L and assessments online. 
  • Ability to conduct teaching and learning and function excellently on the 
  • Institution’s multi-modal platforms. 
  • Ability to adapt to new models of T & L, in a globalised and dynamic higher education sector. 
 
Duties:
Teaching and Learning 
  • Full involvement in all modules, updating materials according to national and international trends. 
  • Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate students. 
  • Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams. 
  • Teaching and evaluation of assigned modules. 
  • Maintains class discussions in assigned modules. 
  • Identifies at risk students and facilitates additional assistance. 
  • Undertakes discipline related research. 
 
Research
  • Supervise honours, and Master’s students. 
  • Manages involvement in research processes and oversees and participates in project teams working on research projects. 
  • Participation in conferences. 
  • Supervise postgraduate students. 
  • Produce published articles/books/chapters in book (measurable research outputs in DHET accredited journals). 
  • Establish their own research niche in the Department and participate in research activities leading to publication of articles in internationally peer-reviewed/accredited journals. 
 
Academic citizenship 
  • Involvement in community engagement; and 
  • Takes an active role in professional organisations 
 
Governance
  • Prepare course outlines and study guides. 
  • Organise course files, deliver to deadlines. 
  • Records of all academic activities. 
  • Attend departmental, school and faculty committees and meetings. 
 
Performance appraisal 
  • Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 8 AUGUST 2025 
 
Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, Academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications, Recruitment6@ul.ac.za
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms K.P Bopape (015) 268 2857 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference LECTURER will be given to Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) 
 
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 applicants as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserve the right not to make appointment











​LECTURER: NGAP 
 
The University of Limpopo is seeking to employ a suitable candidate in a permanent position as outlined below. The post is part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programmes (nGAP); and all applications must be South Africans who are 40 years or younger. The successful candidate shall enter into a contract that commits him/her to undertake at most six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Accordingly, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the under mentioned post. 
 
LECTURER: (nGAP) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND ENVIROMENTAL LAW 
 
Requirements: 
  • Master of Laws degree (LLM) with an overage of 70% 
  • The applicant must be a South African citizen. 
  • The applicant must be below 40 years of age. 
  • At least one (1) year of teaching experience in the legal field at a tertiary institution, e.g. as a Tutor or Junior Lecturer or recognised mentor or peer educator. 
 
Add advantages: 
  • A certified assessor and / or moderator in higher education 
  • Interest and focus on public law subjects will be a priority. 
  • Evidence of research output. 
  • A complete draft research proposal for a doctoral (LLD/ PhD in Law) 
 
Competencies:
  • Ability to deliver lectures, and to a diverse, multi-racial audience 
  • Prepare, conduct and review assessments, and provide effective feedback 
  • Demonstrable interest in research, teaching and learning and community engagement. 
  • Ability to conduct teaching and learning and function excellently on the institution’s multi-modal platforms. 
  • Ability to conduct teaching and learning and function excellently on the institution’s multi-modal platforms. 
  • Ability to adapt to new models of teaching and learning in a globalised and dynamic higher education sector. 
  • Must be computer literate and have greater interest in modern trends of conducting teaching and learning, and assessments online. 
 
Duties:
The incumbent will be required to: 
  • Assumed duty as a permanent academic staff, subject to applicable probationary rules, regulations, and policy. 
  • Conduct law lecturers and teach LLB modules in the School of Law. 
  • Prepare, conduct and review assessments, and provide effective feedback to students 
  • Provide supervision of research works of LLB and LLM students 
  • Attend and participate in training workshops concerning assessment, moderation, teaching and learning, legal pedagogy, research and community engagement. 
  • Present articles in accredited peer-reviewed journals. 
  • Contribute chapters in books 
  • Contribute papers in conference proceedings. 
  • Participate in and perform designated community engagement duties, as well as branding and marketing of the department. 
  • Participate in specific administrative and managerial duties as may be necessary and per directive of the Head of Department and Management. 
  • Register for a doctoral qualification (LLD or PhD or in Law) 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 8 AUGUST 2025 
 
Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for a detailed CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, Academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport should be forwarded to Chief Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications recruitment7@ul.ac.za
 
Telephone enquiries regarding conditions of service: Mr Mafana A (015 268 2916) 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference LECTURER will be given to Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) 
 
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 applicants as unsuccessful. 
 
The University reserve the right not to make appointment.