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SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST - (1235)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Environmental Sciences -> Urban and Regional Planning
Job Title Senior Technologist
Post Level Grade 7
Job Type Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date

Job requirements:

Masters or M Tech in Technical degree, Architecture/Urban Design/Surveying/Quantity Surveying/Landscape Design/Town and Regional Planning is a prerequisite
Eight years’ Experience in Laboratory work or similar Environment
Technical Registration or membership status and or eligibility to the planning professional body of the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN); or Technical/Technologist registration membership of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP); or Technical/Technologist registration membership of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); or Technician/Technical membership of the South African Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) is a requirement.

Duties:

Supervising junior lab staff members.
Supervising and managing practicals for Year 1 to Year 4 students.
Filing and compiling students’ practical portfolios.
Teaching studio related practical modules.
Executing applied and technical knowledge of applicable land use planning statutes, regulations, policies, standards, processes and best practices.
Ensuring professional management of the laboratories and planning studios.
Maintaining inventories of equipment in the laboratories.
Ensuring proper upkeep of the drawing studios and laboratory spaces.
Ensuring compliance with security, health, and safety standards in the laboratories.
Ensuring that the highest standards of maintaining the laboratories are followed and met by students and lecturers as they conduct classes in line with the requirements of SACPLAN.
Keeping an up-to date departmental assets register, and ensuring that all the practical drawing studios are equipped, clean, and setup with enough materials for students to use.

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LECTURER - (1296)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture -> Biological Sciences
Job Title Lecturer
Post Level Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (Botany)
Three years teaching experience of biological sciences (Botany) modules at a tertiary institution/s.

DUTIES:

Preparing lecture notes and give lectures to students
Preparing and arranging tutorial sessions for undergraduate students
Preparation of practicals and marking of subsequent reports
Setting and marking of tests and examinations
Ensuring that practical equipments and consumables are in order at all times
Setting up of experiments

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SENIOR LECTURER - (1302)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture -> Mathematics and Computational Sciences
Job Title Senior Lecturer
Post Level Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date

Job Requirements:
Senior lecture:

Doctoral degree or its equivalent in pure mathematics or applied mathematics or data science.
At least 5 years teaching experience at tertiary institution.
At least 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals.
Evidence of supervision of 5 postgraduate students at Honours level.

Lecturer:

Master’s degree or its equivalent in pure mathematics or applied mathematics or data science.
At least 5 years teaching experience at tertiary institution.

Duties:

Teaching and mentoring.
Compilation of teaching portfolio (e.g. teaching outcomes, teaching methodology and assessment of students)
Curriculum development and review.
Application of appropriate teaching approach/methods and rationale.
Participate in research seminars.
Manuscript writing, attendance of conference proceedings.
Supervision of honours, master’s and doctoral research projects.
Participation in community-based projects.
Resource mobilisation for community projects.

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LECTURER - (1304)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture -> Biochemistry and Microbiology
Job Title Lecturer
Post Level Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualification Requirements:

Master’s degree in Virology or Medical related qualification or related field
A recognized teaching qualification and/or Associate Membership or Fellowship with Advanced HE certificates will be essential or desirable.
Documented experience in the field of Immunology Research will be essential.

Duties:

Delivery of lectures, tutorials and lab-based teaching to immunology and Virology students.
Contributing to the design and development of specialist modules in immunology and Virology.
Conducting impactful applied research both individually and in collaboration with others.
Contributing to knowledge transfer and dissemination of research findings.
Establishing research and education links with industry and public health organizations.
Supervising and mentoring students.
Assigning grades and advising students
Preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus) and maintaining a course website

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SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (P8) - (1305)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture -> Biological Sciences
Job Title Senior Laboratory Technician (P8)
Post Level Grade 8
Job Type Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date

Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Natural Sciences.
Minimum of five years’ experience in conducting fieldwork in freshwater and laboratory experiments in biological.
Knowledge of using the South African Scoring System version 5, Macroinvertebrate Response Assessment Index, Fish Response Assessment Index, Riparian Vegetation Response Assessment Index, Index of Habitat Integrity and the Rapid Habitat Assessment Method.
A driver’s license is a necessity.
A skipper license would be an advantage.

DUTIES:

Assist the module lectures with field trips, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively.
Assist students in the field with correctly using sampling techniques, data collection, and equipment handling.
Ensure that all field activities adhere to health and safety protocols and that risk assessments are conducted before fieldwork.
Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and materials.
Assist in setting up laboratory experiments.
Supervise students in the laboratory, providing guidance on experimental procedures and ensuring safety compliance.
Maintain an accurate inventory of all field and laboratory equipment and materials.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on field and laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
Order and restock supplies as necessary, ensuring the availability of materials for upcoming field trips and lab sessions.
Support students in completing fieldwork and laboratory assignments, offering guidance and troubleshooting as needed.
Ensure all field and laboratory activities comply with institutional safety guidelines and legal regulations.

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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER - (1214)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Private Law
Job Title Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer
Post Level Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 12/9/2024

Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER (REF: A401)

Requirements:
Professor

Doctoral degree in Mercantile or Private Law.
Relevant undergraduate degree in either of the fields mentioned above.
At least 10 years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field.
At least 15 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book or book publication.
Evidence of supervision of at least four Masters/ Doctoral students to completion.
Evidence of current grant funding or other third-stream income from external sources and NRF rating will be an added advantage.

Associate Professor

Doctoral degree in Mercantile or Private Law.
At least 10 years teaching experience in a tertiary institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field.
At least 10 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book or a book publication.
Evidence of supervision of at least four Masters/ Doctoral students to completion.
NRF rating will be an added advantage.

Senior Lecturer:
Academic route:

Doctoral degree in Law.
Candidate should be in possession of a Doctor of Laws degree or PHD in Law coupled with five years teaching experience in a higher education institution or seven years relevant professional experience. Candidate should further have three publications in accredited journals or book chapters or a book.

Professional route:

Candidate should be in possession of a Master of Laws degree coupled with an admission as an attorney or advocate.
Candidates admitted as an attorney must attach proof of admission as an attorney and candidates who are admitted as advocates must attach proof of admission into the pupillage.
Candidate should also have ten (10) years post-admission practice experience.
Candidates appointed through the professional route will be appointed on a five-year contract basis with the provision that the appointment will be converted to permanent upon attainment of a Doctoral degree within the five-year period of appointment.

Duties

Teach undergraduate modules in any of two of the following: Business and Corporate Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Administration of Estates, International Trade Law, Intellectual Property Law, Information and Communications Technology Law, Competition Law.
Teach and supervise postgraduate students in the Department of Mercantile Law and Private Law.
Demonstrate exemplary leadership in the Department of Mercantile and Private Law.
Conduct individual and collaborative research and attract grant funding and other third-stream income on behalf of the department and the School of Law.
Coordinate programmes, develop the curriculum and establish linkages with other academic institutions, community structures and be actively involved in community engagement initiatives.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER - (1233)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Jurisprudence
Job Title ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER
Post Level Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 12/9/2024

Job Requirements

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER (REF: A366)

REQUIREMENTS:
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Doctoral Degree in Law
At least 10 years teaching experience in tertiary institution or 7 years professional experience in the relevant field
At least 10 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book and book publication
Evidence of supervision of at least 4 Masters/Doctoral students
Knowledge and expertise in the field of public law, including procedural law is an added advantage

Duties

To teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Public Law
To demonstrate exemplary leadership in the Department of Public Law
To conduct research and supervise postgraduate students
To coordinate programmes, develop the curriculum and establish linkages with other academic institutions, government, non-governmental organisations and community structures.

SENIOR LECTURER
Academic route:

Doctoral degree in Public Law
Five years teaching experience in a higher education institution or seven years relevant professional experience.
Three publications in public law in accredited journals or book chapters or a book.

Professional route:

Master of Laws degree coupled with an admission as an attorney or advocate.
Proof of Admission as an Attorney or Proof of Admission as Advocates including proof of admission into the pupillage.
Candidate should also have ten (10) years post admission practice experience. Candidates appointed through the professional route will be appointed on a five-year contract basis with the provision that the appointment will be converted to permanent upon attainment of a Doctoral degree within the five-year period of appointment.

Duties

To teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Public Law.
To demonstrate exemplary leadership in the Department of Public Law.
To conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.
To coordinate programmes, develop the curriculum and establish linkages with other academic institutions, community structures and be actively involved in community engagement initiatives.

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SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER - (1236)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Management Sciences -> Economics
Job Title Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Post Level Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 12/9/2024

Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER (REF: A607)

Requirements:

SENIOR LECTURER
A PhD in Economics
Five years teaching experience at a tertiary institution or seven years of professional experience in the relevant field
At least five (5) publications in accredited, peer-reviewed economics-related journals

LECTURER
A Masters degree in Economics
Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years of professional experience in the relevant field

Duties

University undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and developing economics courses in the Department, particularly Econometrics, Industrial Economics and Money and Banking
Pursuing an active research programme, which includes conducting original research in the field of economics, publishing in accredited journals and peer-reviewed books
Recruiting and supervising Honours, Masters and PhD students
Build academic citizenship, including collaboration with national and international external partners and community-engaged academic activities
Contributing to the well-being of the Department

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SENIOR LECTURER - (1238)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Management Sciences -> Accounting and Auditing
Job Title Senior Lecturer
Post Level Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 12/9/2024

Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION (REF: A229 AND A765) (TWO POSTS)

Requirements:

Senior Lecturer:
Academic route: A relevant Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA) or a relevant Masters degree. Five years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution. At least five publications in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.
Professional route: A relevant Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA) or a relevant Masters degree. Seven years of professional experience in the relevant field. At least five publications in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.

Lecturer:
Academic route: A relevant Honours degree. Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution. • Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.
Professional route: A relevant Honours degree. Five years of professional experience in the relevant field. Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.
Preferences will be given to candidates with the following exposure (for Senior lecturer positions)

Teaching experience at Postgraduate level (PGDA/CTA); or
Teaching experience at final/exit level of BCom Accounting Sciences/Bachelor Accounting (SAICA accredited) degree.

Duties: The candidate is expected to teach any of the following modules: Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, and Taxation in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in accordance with the requirements of syllabi by presenting lectures, tutorials and practical’s and assisting students with academic problems. Ensuring that the modules taught complies with the required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides and practical manual for approval and that studying remains up to date. Enhancing knowledge and skills in own field to benefit students and staff by collaborating in research projects, proposing/conducting own research, attending conferences/symposia, publishing/presenting papers and developing links with other academics locally and internationally and participating in the University’s community development program by preparing project proposals and leading/conducting approved projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the departmental administration by assisting with registration, selection of students, preparing and submitting budgets relevant to own field.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER - (1239)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Management Sciences -> Accounting and Auditing
Job Title Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Post Level Associate Professor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 12/9/2024

Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER: MANAGERIAL FINANCE (REF: A722)

Requirements:
Associate Professor:
Academic route: A relevant Masters degree PLUS an accounting professional qualification (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA). Ten years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution. At least 10 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book and book publication. Evidence of supervision of 4 Masters/ Doctoral students.
Professional route: A relevant Masters degree PLUS an accounting professional qualification (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA). Seven years of professional experience in the relevant field. At least 10 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book and book publication. Evidence of supervision of 4 Masters/ Doctoral students.

Senior Lecturer:
Academic route: A relevant Masters degree or Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA). Five years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution. At least five publications in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.
Professional route: A relevant Masters degree or Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA). Seven years of professional experience in the relevant field. At least five publications in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.

Lecturer:
Academic route: A relevant Honours degree. Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution. • Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.
Professional route: A relevant Honours degree. Five years of professional experience in the relevant field. Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.
Preferences will be given to candidates with the following exposure (for Senior lecturer positions)

Teaching experience at Postgraduate level (PGDA/CTA); or
Teaching experience at final/exit level of BCom Accounting Sciences/Bachelor Accounting (SAICA accredited) degree.

Duties: The candidate is expected to teach any of the following modules: Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, and Taxation in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in accordance with the requirements of syllabi by presenting lectures, tutorials and practical’s and assisting students with academic problems. Ensuring that the modules taught complies with the required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides and practical manual for approval and that studying remains up to date. Enhancing knowledge and skills in own field to benefit students and staff by collaborating in research projects, proposing/conducting own research, attending conferences/symposia, publishing/presenting papers and developing links with other academics locally and internationally and participating in the University’s community development program by preparing project proposals and leading/conducting approved projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the departmental administration by assisting with registration, selection of students, preparing and submitting budgets relevant to own field.

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SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER - (1245)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Public Law
Job Title Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Post Level Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 12/9/2024

Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER (TWO POSITIONS)

Rééquipements:
Senior Lecturer:
Academic route: • Doctoral degree in Law. The candidate should have a Doctor of Laws degree or PhD in Law, five years of teaching experience in a higher education institution, or seven years of relevant professional experience. The candidate should have three publications in accredited journals or accredited book chapters.
Professional route: • Candidate should have a Master of Laws degree coupled with an admission as an attorney or advocate. Candidates admitted as attorneys must attach proof of admission as an attorney, and candidates admitted as advocates must attach proof that they underwent pupillage/practical legal training for advocates, over and above proof of admission. The candidate should also have ten (10) years of post-admission practice experience. Candidates appointed through the professional route will be appointed on a five-year contract basis with the provision that the appointment will be converted to permanent upon attainment of a Doctoral degree within the five years of appointment.

Lecturer:
Academic route: A Master of Laws degree and two years of teaching experience.
Professional route: A Master of Laws degree with five years post-admission experience. The candidate should be an admitted attorney or advocate who completed pupillage/practical legal training for advocates.

Duties:

To teach undergraduate modules in any two of Jurisprudence, Legal Communication Skills, Interpretation of Statutes, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Human Rights Law, Legal Research Methodology, Administrative Law, Public International Law, Criminal Law
Actively participate in school and departmental activities, including committee work
Senior lecturer candidates should demonstrate exemplary leadership in the Department of Public Law
To conduct research and supervise postgraduate students
To coordinate programmes, develop the curriculum, establish linkages with other academic institutions and community structures, and actively participate in community engagement initiatives.

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ASSISTANT HEAD-LEGAL AID CLINIC - (1253)

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Law -> Legal Aid Clinic
Job Title Assistant Head-Legal Aid Clinic
Post Level Lecturer
Job Type Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date 12/9/2024

Job Requirements
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW
LEGAL AID CLINIC
ASSISTANT HEAD LEGAL AID CLINIC: JUNIOR LECTURER LEVEL

Requirements:
LLB Degree with eight years relevant post-admission experience. A person must be admitted as an Attorney. Right of appearance in the High Court with a letter of good standing from the Legal Practice Council, computer literacy, and excellent communication skills. Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

Duties:
• Manage the activities of the Law Clinic.
• Manage and supervise junior staff members attached to the law clinic.
• Help in the teaching of Clinical Legal Education attached to the Law Clinic.
• Manage practical training of senior Law Students.
• Manage the facilitation of access to justice.
• Represent clients in legal matters attached to the Law Clinic.

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