UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND (WITS) VACANCIES - 15 MAY 2026

UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND (WITS)

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER: MUSIC EDUCATION

Location

Johannesburg, ZA

Organization Name

Foundation Studies (Music Education) - Wits School of Education

Department Description



Brief Description

The Wits School of Education invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Music Education. We seek highly qualified individuals with excellent academic credentials in teaching and research in Music Education. The ideal candidate should demonstrate adaptability and versatility to contribute to the School’s initial teacher education and postgraduate programmes, research initiatives, and community engagement activities.

Candidates should demonstrate:

•           A comprehensive understanding of Music and Music Education theories, pedagogical approaches, and current trends in teacher education, including  knowledge of inclusive education practices and adaptive Music Education strategies.

•           Expertise in developmentally appropriate music and musicing activities across all school phases (ages 4–18), music literacy and musicing development from early childhood through to adolescence.

•           Proficiency in choral assembly/music ensemble, with experience in technique development.

•           Curriculum development capabilities, including the ability to innovate and design Music Education programmes aligned with national policy frameworks (e.g., CAPS). The ability to integrate music effectively in cross-curricular themes and life skills development.

•           Teaching capabilities encompassing the use of various delivery modes, proficiency in technology integration for Music Education, and assessment. 

•           Community Engagement and development of Music Education in Schools.

•           Ability to play a musical instrument (piano).

Minimum Requirements

Lecturer

•           PhD in Music/Music Education. 

•           Expertise in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and/or Foundation Phase and/or Intermediate Phase and/or Senior Phase and/or FET Phase.

Senior Lecturer

•           PhD in Music/Music Education. 

•           Expertise in ECCE and/or Foundation Phase and/or Intermediate Phase and/or Senior Phase and/or FET Phase.

Relevant Experience

Lecturer

•           Minimum of 2-3 years of Teaching Experience in Higher Education contexts. 

•           A minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience in school contexts would be an advantage.

•           Mentoring of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience/Work Integrated Learning.

•           Supervision of Postgraduate students. 

•           Evidence of research outputs. 

Senior Lecturer

•           Minimum of 3-5 years of Teaching Experience in Higher Education contexts. 

•           A minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience in school contexts would be an advantage.

•           Experience in mentoring or supervision of undergraduate students on Teaching Experience/Work Integrated Learning.

•           A sustained record of postgraduate supervision. 

•           An established independent research profile and evidence of research outputs. 

Enquiries ONLY - Dr Colwyn Martin: Tel: 011 717 3289 Email: colwyn.martin@wits.ac.za

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses). 

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf

Closing Date : 12 June 2026

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. 

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER: PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Location

Johannesburg,ZA

Organization Name

Science Education - Wits School of Education

Department Description

Brief Description

The Wits School of Education is seeking to appoint a suitable candidate at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level to contribute to the School’s Initial Teacher Education and postgraduate programmes. The suitable candidate will be expected to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level, supervise postgraduate research, conduct research, and contribute to the advancement of Science Education as a school subject. The Senior Lecturer will be expected to teach fundamental skills required for all aspects of physical sciences and conduct research in the growing area of research in teaching and learning physical sciences in diverse classrooms, pedagogical innovations in the teaching and learning of physical sciences, education for sustainable development, teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge, and developing innovative pedagogies with technology. In addition, successful candidates will be encouraged to collaborate in areas of teachers’ content knowledge and their pedagogical skills, integration of knowledge and skills to enhance teaching and prepare pre-service teachers to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms and secure research funding. Exciting possibilities exist for a successful applicant to join us in an established and vibrant community of educators and researchers at Wits. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

•           A PhD in Science or Science Education with a concentration in Physical Sciences is required for an appointment at the level of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

•           Demonstrate a record of teaching, research, and service in the education sector.

•           Demonstrate a strong research publication record in peer-reviewed and DHET accredited journals and conference proceedings.

•           Highly recognized contributions and leadership in Science Education.

•           High potential to initiate and obtain funding for the research activities.

•           Engages in professional bodies to advance Science Education.

•           Candidates must have strong commitment to both undergraduate & postgraduate education and research with ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people.

•           Excellent computer skills and demonstrable knowledge of integrating Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools in their teaching using  simulations or video technology, and the ability to develop digital learning materials.

•           Experience in using Learning Management Systems to develop instructional content and expand access to instructional activities.

SENIOR LECTURER [Permanent]

Teaching Experience:

•           Evidence of curriculum development, academic administration and postgraduate supervision.

•           Demonstrate depth of understanding in the Science Education field as well as the ability to teach courses in Physical sciences.

•           Evidence of supervision of master’s and doctoral students to completion.

•           Experience with designing, implementing, and testing laboratory activities, coordinating practical science laboratory sessions and implementing research projects. 

•           Evidence of initial teacher education experience or teaching at an FET phase in the schooling sector.

Research Experience:

•           Demonstrate self-initiated, independent research and ongoing scholarly activities.

•           Established research record and output. 

•           Evidence of an independent and ongoing research programme. 

•           Principal investigator on grant applications, recipient of awards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•           Develop research agenda, publish in accredited scholarly journals, and secure external funding to support research and postgraduate students.

•           Effectively prepare and teach assigned courses according to current and emerging best practices in student learning of physical sciences.

•           Supervision of postgraduate students to completion. 

•           Contribute to the values of the school: teaching excellence, inclusivity, digital innovation, student success, etc.

•           Contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

•           Coordinate courses and programmes in the school including participating in committees.

•           Research based on pedagogy and hands-on active learning using simulations and/sensor-based data acquisition systems.

•           An ability and willingness to work in teams and perform other duties as assigned.

LECTURER [Permanent]

Teaching Experience:

•           Evidence of curriculum development, academic administration and postgraduate supervision.

•           Demonstrate depth of understanding in the Science Education field as well as the ability to teach courses in Physical Sciences.

•           Evidence of supervision of honours and masters students to completion.

•           Experience with designing, implementing, and testing laboratory activities, coordinating practical science laboratory sessions and implementing researchprojects. 

•           Evidence of initial teacher education experience or teaching at an FET phase in the schooling sector.

Research Experience:

•           Evidence of an independent and ongoing research programme. 

•           Principal investigator on grant applications, recipient of awards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•           Develop research agenda, publish in accredited scholarly journals, and secure external funding to support research and postgraduate students.

•           Effectively prepare and teach assigned courses according to current and emerging best practices in student learning of physical sciences.

•           Supervision of postgraduate students to completion. 

•           Contribute to the values of the school: teaching excellence, inclusivity, digital innovation, student success, etc.

•           Contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

•           Coordinate courses and programmes in the school including participating in committees.

•           Research based on pedagogy and hands-on active learning using simulations and/sensor-based data acquisition systems.

•           An ability and willingness to work in teams and perform other duties as assigned.

For academic queries related to the role ONLY, please contact: Prof Reuben Dlamini, Head of Science and Technology Division, Wits School of Education. Email: Reuben.Dlamini@wits.ac.za

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses). 

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf

Closing Date : 12 June 2026

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. 

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees

identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER 80%-100%

Location

Organization Name

School of Architecture and Planning

Department Description

The School of Architecture and Planning (SoAP) invites applications for a Lecturer post at 80-100% FTE aimed at teaching and research in the thematic subject areas of architectural history and theory.  Architectural design skills and flexibility towards teaching in other subject areas is an added plus.  

Brief Description

REQUIREMENTS:

1.         Hold a master’s degree in architecture, architectural history, or a closely related discipline.  A PhD is an advantage but not required at Lecturer level.  

2.         Have experience in a university setting as an instructor or dedicated researcher, with teaching in a history or theory subject stream a major plus. 

3.         Demonstrate an ability to review written and visual/ analytical work produced by students, and offer constructive inputs.  

4.         Be able to organise thematic content into digestible packages for undergraduate students and relate architectural developments of the last century to cultural, social, and political contexts. 

5.         Have a broad knowledge of at least one of the following, as demonstrated by the prior teaching and/or research documentation of: 

a.         Pre-Modern architecture, particularly in the context of the global South; 

b.         Modern architecture in a global context, with particular emphasis on the relationship between global movements and African modernism; 

c.         Contemporary architectural theory in both African and non-African contexts.

6.         Show a command of various research methods, including literature review, field research, and/or archival research as indicated by a body of documentation and/or research outputs.  

7.         Demonstrate an eagerness to engage with the School, students, and contribute to a positive and rigorous intellectual culture, perform related administrative duties, and generally promote the programmes offered at Wits.

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply:

1. Submit A cover letter clearly stating your qualifications and background, teaching interest, percentage appointment preferred, and research interests, up to a maximum of two pages; 

2. A comprehensive CV, including the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three referees, of which at least one must be from a supervising academic for candidates with prior teaching experience;

3. A portfolio of design work, previous teaching outputs, research outputs, or any combination of these in .pdf format, not exceeding 50MB, with the applicant’s roles on each item clearly labelled.

Refer to the ‘Submitting an Application’ section below for the application deadline and method of submission.

Closing Date: 08 June 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER 20%-40%

Location

Organization Name

School of Architecture and Planning

Department Description

The School of Architecture and Planning (SoAP) invites applications for part-time appointment at 20%-40%  FTE to play contributing roles in architectural design and/or construction studios or technical courses.  Candidates would work under one or two course coordinators, depending on the FTE percentage.  A 20% post would require teaching one course in a studio environment (either an architectural design studio or construction course), including one-on-one feedback to students, assisting with all pin-ups and exams, occasional guest lectures, and general assistance to the studio coordinator.  A 40% post would require a similar role in both an architectural design studio and a construction course or other technical course, likely within the same year of study.  In a 40% post, the candidate would also act as a co-coordinator and liaison across linked design and construction courses within the same year of study.  

The post is intended for a candidate who is doing significant work in contemporary architectural practice and is committed to transferring practice-based knowledge to students in studio environment.  Applicants must be willing to commit to a full-year timeline of teaching and related activities year after year.  The selected candidates will primarily participate in studio-based teaching, but attendance at monthly programme meetings and some commitment to academic service is expected.

Brief Description

The successful candidate should:

1.         Hold a professionally accredited M.Arch (Prof) degree, or a professionally accredited B.Arch degree and a Masters degree in any related discipline.  A PhD is an advantage but not required at Lecturer level.  

2.         Be registered as a Professional Architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), or eligible for registration, and have at least 5 years of experience post-professional registration.  

3.         Have experience working in both professional practice and academic settings. 

4.         Be able to provide conceptual and detailed architectural design feedback to students, coupling it with theoretical and practical instruction, in a manner that is commensurate to the level of teaching.

5.         Demonstrate an ability to communicate conceptual design principles and application of architectural tectonics and detailing to a wide variety of projects. 

6.         Demonstrate an eagerness to engage with the School, students, and contribute to a positive and rigorous intellectual culture, perform related administrative duties, mentor early-career academics, and generally promote the programmes offered at Wits.

7.         Provide evidence of at least one, preferably more, of the following: 

a.         An understanding of passive sustainable design principles and/or alternative building technologies;

b.         A passable working knowledge of software typically used in the production of architectural drawings (especially in, but not limited to, Revit); 

c.         Research skills, as applied either to design work or to text-based publication.

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply, submit:

1.         A cover letter clearly stating your qualifications and background, teaching interest, percentage appointment preferred, and research interests, up to a maximum of two pages; 

2.         A comprehensive CV, including the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three referees, of which at least one must be from a supervising academic for candidates with prior teaching experience;

3.         A design portfolio, in .pdf format, not exceeding 50MB, showing architectural design and construction work, with an emphasis on built work, with the applicant’s roles on each project clearly labelled.

Refer to the ‘Submitting an Application’ section below for the application deadline and method of submission. 

Closing Date: 08 June 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER: LINK CENTRE (3-YEAR CONTRACT)

Location

Organization Name

LINK Centre - School of Literature, Language and Media

Department Description



Brief Description

The LINK Centre at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) invites applications for a fixed-term (3-year) Lecturer position in the field of digital governance, policy and regulation. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the convening and delivery of the Centre’s professional certificate programmes, while contributing to research, policy engagement and broader LINK Centre activities.

About the LINK Centre

The Learning Information Networking Knowledge (LINK) Centre is an interdisciplinary academic hub, established in 2000, that is based in the School of Literature, Language and Media (SLLM). The LINK Centre’s work spans technology, innovation and digital transformation. It operates at the intersections of policy studies, law and regulation, economics, informatics, information science and digital engineering. The LINK Centre team undertakes research, teaching, advisory work and engagement across these domains.

Key Responsibilities

1.         Academic Teaching and Programme Convening

•           Convene and coordinate professional certificate programmes, including:

•           Governance, Policy and Regulation for the Digital Era (GPRDE)

•           Cybersecurity Professional Practice and Leadership (CPPL)

•           Design and update curricula to ensure relevance to evolving policy, regulatory and industry contexts.  

•           Deliver high quality teaching in blended delivery modes.  

•           Contribute to postgraduate teaching and supervision, including on the MA in ICT Policy and Regulation and related degree programmes. 

2.         Research and Knowledge Production

•           Conduct and publish research in areas such as digital governance, cybersecurity policy, data governance, AI regulation or related fields.

•           Contribute to LINK Centre outputs, including working papers, policy briefs and peer-reviewed publications.

•           Support the development of externally funded research and capacity-building projects.

3.         Policy Engagement and Professional Outreach

•           Engage with policymakers, regulators and industry through training, dialogues and advisory activities.

•           Contribute to the Centre’s policy engagement initiatives, including workshops, roundtables and conferences.

•           Support the growth and visibility of LINK Centre professional education offerings.

Minimum Requirements

•           A PhD in a relevant field such as ICT policy, law, information systems, computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity policy or a related discipline relevant to digital innovation and digital transformation.

•           Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in digital governance, policy and regulation, cybersecurity governance, or closely related areas.

•           Experience in teaching or convening professional, executive or postgraduate programmes.

•           Evidence of research output or a clear research trajectory.

Added Advantages

•           Experience in engagement with policymakers, regulators or international organisations.

•           Experience with online or blended learning design and delivery.

•           Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Contract and Remuneration

•           Fixed-term contract: 3 years

•           Level: Lecturer 

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

Applicants should submit:

•           A detailed curriculum vitae

•           A cover letter outlining suitability for the position

•           A brief statement of teaching and professional education experience

•           A brief research statement

•           Names and contact details of three referees

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf

Closing Date : 08 June 2026

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. 

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

LECTURER 50%

Location

Organization Name

School of Architecture and Planning

Department Description

The School of Architecture & Planning (SoAP) has for over a century been home to many internationally respected academics and has produced graduates who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of architecture and planning in South Africa and around the world.  The school has an academic staff of approximately 40 people and a student body in professional and other degrees of over 600. It is one of four architectural and planning programmes in the African continent that are ranked among the top 200 programmes in the world. The University of Witwatersrand is aspiring to be among the top teaching and research-intensive universities in the world. 

The School of Architecture and Planning (SoAP) invites applications for a 50% FTE at Lecturer level to teach in the Planning Programme. SoAP offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in urban and regional planning and development planning, accredited by the South African Council for Town and Regional Planners (SACPLAN). The Programme also offers several fields in Urban Studies. The post is primarily to teach planning theory, comparative planning systems and basic economic/local economic development, but ability to teach in additional areas is encouraged as outlined in criteria below. As a lecturer, one is expected to conduct research, provide service to the University and wider community, undertake school administration in addition to academic teaching and supervision responsibilities as well as contributing to an environment that develops critical thinking abilities in students. 

Brief Description

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria to be appointed: 

1.         Be able to teach planning theory, comparative planning systems and development economics/basic economics/local economic development. Having experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage: municipal governance; urban management and land use planning and management. 

2.         Undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience.

3.         Capacity to supervise research reports at the tertiary level, preferably should have a record of research supervision at honours and masters level.

4.         Evidence of organisational and/or leadership skills: experience of mentoring students and transformation in institutions of higher learning will be an advantage.

5.         Good ICT skills especially the ability to navigate the terrain of online learning and blended learning.

6.         Evidence of course or programme coordination at a university is preferred. 

7.         Eligibility for registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) is a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications: A SACPLAN recognised degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional Planning/Development Planning and a Masters degree in the field of Urban Planning or related field. 

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).  Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job” External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. 

Closing Date: 08 June 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER.2.01

Location

Organization Name

School of Chemistry

Department Description

UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

     LECTURER – ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE - SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY

School Description:

The School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of the Witwatersrand is one of the top chemistry departments in South Africa. It is a vibrant and productive department, with over 60 permanent academic and technical staff members and around 180 postgraduate students. We have world-class research programs in analytical, environmental, materials, bioinorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry, with many highly successful interdisciplinary collaborations. Information about the School is available at our website:  https://www.wits.ac.za/chemistry/

Brief Description



Job Description:

The School of Chemistry is seeking a Lecturer in Organic Chemistry who will play a key role in shaping the educational and research experience of our undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as playing an active role in the School as a whole. The minimum qualification is a PhD in organic chemistry. Overall responsibilities would include the teaching of general and organic chemistry at undergraduate and Honours levels and the establishment of an independent research programme in organic chemistry. The ability to work in a team environment would be an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.  Prior experience in lecturing university courses in organic chemistry would be an advantage; as would publications in the field and an indication of high quality or independent research.

The successful candidate will be:

•         Responsible for teaching Organic Chemistry at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

•         Expected to actively lead and participate in research and supervise postgraduate students

•         Expected to actively pursue research funding opportunities

•         Expected to undertake administrative duties and participate in Faculty and University committees

•         Expected to engage in community outreach and social responsiveness projects

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

How to Apply - Please submit the following documents (Merged into one file):

• A detailed cover letter.

• A comprehensive and updated academic curriculum vitae

• Certified copies of all educational qualifications and ID document or passport. 

• The names and email contact details of three referees.

Closing Date: 30  May 2026

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

Committed to excellence and equity

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Location

Johannesburg,ZA

Organization Name

School of Construction Economics and Management

Department Description

The School of Construction Economics and Management is one of the 33 (thirty-three) Schools within Wits University, Johannesburg and one of seven (7) within the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at Wits University.

The School offers undergraduate programmes in Construction Studies and Property Studies, postgraduate programmes at Honours, PG Diploma, Masters and PhD levels in the areas of Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Property Development and Management, Real Estate, and Facilities Management, and executive education programmes in construction and property disciplines. We recently started offering new Postgraduate Diploma programmes in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Health and Safety Management, Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management, and Construction Law and Contract Management. Current enrolment in the School stands around 1500 students of which 46% are undergraduates and 54% are postgraduates. We are a thriving School and our programmes are accredited locally and internationally by SACQSP, SACPCMP, SACPVP, RICS, CIOB and IREM.

We are the largest School in our field in South Africa and our vision of being is to be a collaborative, healthy and self-sustainable team that works effectively to achieve high research output and impactful education internationally. The School has an Industry Advisory Board comprising of captains of industry drawn from the construction and property sectors. Our enrolment numbers have grown significantly in recent years, and we strive to provide a high quality education experience to all our students. Our graduates occupy key positions in industry and are in some cases preferred by employers.

The school currently has a complement of 34 academic staff across various built environment disciplines and is now significantly expanding its staffing complement to support demand for its offerings and seeks to appoint experienced full time academics to drive research and teaching in the following fields: Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management and Property Studies/Real Estate. We seek research active individuals who seek to play a leading role in the developing innovative teaching and research aligned with the Schools’s strategic research themes:

•           Digitalization of the Built Environment

•           Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management

•           Real Estate and Infrastructure Finance and Management

•           Sustainability in the Built Environment

Brief Description

For Project Management positions, preference will be given to candidates with a construction or engineering management background who are capable of teaching in quantitative areas such as project control, project lifecycle analysis and quantitative risk analysis. We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to provide quantitative methodological support to research supervision. These positions may be particularly suitable for a candidate with a terminal degree in Management Sciences or Operations Research. 

For Construction Management or Quantity Surveying positions, preference will be given to candidates with strong exposure to international best practice in areas such as measurement, procurement, contract management green building, sustainability, building services, health safety and wellness, and site production management, particularly in the use of digital technologies and AI in QS and CM practice including Building Information Modelling, Digital simulation and modelling and be able to integrate their use into teaching and learning and research.

For Facilities Management, Property or Real Estate positions, preference will be given to candidates who can teach applied quantitative methods in real estate such as Valuation, Applied Econometrics, Applied Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance, Portfolio Analysis and Asset Management to undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide quantitative methodological support to research supervision and who have a track record of research on asset and facilities management, property and infrastructure finance and financial modelling. 

The candidate’s qualifications and extent of relevant experience will determine the level of appointment.

Qualifications and Experience of Candidates:

Appointment criteria are specified in Faculty’s criteria of appointment which can be made available on request

For Associate Professor rank applicants:

o          Must be holders, of a PhD in a built environment or business management qualification with experience lecturing in fields such as; Project Management & and Property Studies/Real estate

o          Should ideally be registered members of international or local professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, SACPCMP, and/or SACQSP

o          Should be able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, course development and academic administration planning and development (e.g. 5s to completion)Should be able to demonstrate substantial evidence of post graduate supervision to completion at doctoral level and below (e.g. 5 or more MSc by research only and 2 or more+ PhDs to completion)

o          Should have a track record of successful publication locally and internationally evidenced through citations and metrics such as Scopus or Web of Science (e.g. 500 or more citations and 15 or more  journal equivalents)

o          Should be able to demonstrate leadership of local and/or international collaborations

o          Have a track record of attracting internal and external funding

o          NRF rating required for colleagues practicing in South Africa

o          Should be able to demonstrate evidence of substantial service and academic citizenship (e.g. invitations as keynote speaker, external examiner of PhDs, leading roles in international collaboration projects, fellowship of key voluntary associations and evidence of service to school, faculty and university)

For Professorial rank applicants:

o          Must be holders, of a PhD in a built environment or business management qualification with experience lecturing in fields such as; Project Management & and Property Studies/Real estate

o          Should ideally be registered members of international or local professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, SACPCMP, and/or SACQSP

o          Should be able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, course development and academic administration planning and development with evidence of scholarship in teaching and learning

o          Should be able to demonstrate extensive experience of post graduate supervision to completion at doctoral level and below (e.g. 10 or more  MSc by research only and 3 or more  PhDs to completion)

o          Should have an extensive and sustained track record of successful publication locally and internationally evidenced through citations and metrics such as Scopus or Web of Science (e.g. 1000 or more  citations and 30 or more  journal equivalents)

o          Should be able to demonstrate leadership of local and/or international collaborations

o          Have a track record of attracting internal and external funding

o          A high NRF rating is required for colleagues practicing in South Africa

o          Should be able to demonstrate evidence of substantial service and academic citizenship locally and internationally (e.g. invitations as keynote speaker, external examiner of PhDs, leading roles in international collaboration projects, fellowship of key voluntary associations and evidence of service to school, faculty and university)

For both Associate Professors and Professors, the following duties will be required:  

o          To provide best practice-informed teaching to undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education students.

o          To supervise industry and postgraduate research particularly in a cross disciplinary environment.

o          To use the insights from reflective practice in teaching and supervision to actively pursue a scholarship of teaching and learning.

o          To conduct research of national and international significance and publish consistently in leading international journals.

o          To write research grant proposals and secure external research funding.

o          To design and implement new programmes and manage existing programmes.

o          To participate in academic administration including committees at the School and Faculty level.

o          To provide leadership in the school in all areas and mentor colleagues and students.

o          To develop and sustain relationships with students, alumni and industry stakeholders.

o          To work effectively with key stakeholders to help achieve the strategic vision and priorities of the School and the industry especially in the areas of skills development, professionalism and the demographic transformation of the professions within the built environment.

o          To represent the School on multiple platforms and use his/her accomplishments to reinforce the brand of the School and the university.

Enquiries Only:  Further information can be obtained from the Acting Head of School, Prof. Dave Root, by e-mail: david.root@wits.ac.za  

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply: Please submit a covering letter of motivation clearly indicating which position you are applying for, a detailed CV with names and current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of (3) three referees, certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts and South African ID and/or (copy of Passport if not a South African Citizen). Applicants must clearly state which of the specialisation areas in the advert you wish to be considered for appointment. Please also state your research metrics in your covering letter. External applicants are invited to apply by registering on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za. Internal employees may apply directly on Oracle Self-Service on the Wits Intranet by selecting "Apply for a job".

Closing date: 30 May 2026

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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SENIOR LECTURER.2.01 - AC07

Location

Johannesburg, ZA

Organization Name

School of Economics and Finance - Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management

Department Description

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

The School of Economics and Finance (SEF) is one of six schools in the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand. The school offers an active research environment and unrivalled access to industry and international bodies, as a result of being in the country’s industrial heartland. It delivers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Economics and Finance. For further information please visit our website at www.wits.ac.za/sef.

The School invites applications for the above position. The position is for a Senior Lecturer   in coding for Economic and Finance and Environmental Economics.  The successful candidate will have integrated skills across

•           Computational economics and Finance using R Studio

•           Financial engineering (option pricing and portfolio optimization)

•           Applied econometrics and machine learning in R

•           Environmental economics and policy

•           Reproducible research and advanced statistical modelling

Teaching responsibilities will include teaching Coding for Economics and Finance (R Studio–Centered) and Environmental Economics 

Brief Description

The successful applicant will also be expected to:

 • Actively participate in research

• Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses 

•  Supervise Postgraduate research 

• Participate actively in the running of the School through administration and academic citizenship activities.

Minimum Requirements

•           A PhD in Economics/ Finance/ Econometrics/ or a closely related discipline

•           Coursework Masters degree in one of the above fields

•           Demonstrated teaching experience in quantitative/environmental economics, financial modelling, or/and coding for finance using R

•           Evidence of peer-reviewed research publications in Q1/Q2 journals

•           Experience in postgraduate supervision (or readiness to supervise as indicated through publications)

Remuneration: A competitive salary package will be offered.

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply:

Please apply via i-Recruitment: https://irec.wits.ac.za

Please include the following: • A covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for • A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees; Certified copies of qualifications and South African ID or passport if not South African.

Any enquiries can be addressed to: adeola.oyenubi@wits.ac.za

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

Closing date: 8 MAY 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER: MEDIA STUDIES (4 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Location

Johannesburg,ZA

Organization Name

Media Studies - School of Literature, Languages & Media

Department Description



Brief Description

The Department of Media Studies is seeking to make an appointment at the rank of Lecturer on a four-year contract to start in July 2026. We envisage that the successful candidate will play a central role in teaching and research that is both theoretically innovative and relevant to media studies in South Africa, in Africa, and globally.

Requirements: Candidates should hold a PhD in media and communication studies or a related discipline. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting examination are eligible to apply. The candidate must also have an appropriate publication record and have expert knowledge in one or more of the fields related to media/journalism culture and practice, mixed methods- qualitative and quantitative- in media research, postcolonial media, consumer culture, gender studies, queer theory, and popular culture in Africa. Teaching experience is essential, while experience of supervision and of curriculum and teaching innovation is desirable. 

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to offer wide-ranging teaching across all years of study;  to supervise postgraduate students at Honours and MA level, with PhD students being added in time; to be research active in areas related to the discipline; to carry out administrative duties for the department; to contribute to the successful implementation of the Wits Media Studies Intellectual Commons (WMS-IC)- which is a strategic initiative by the department towards high quality research productivity, quality teaching and learning, science engagement, and active academic citizenship in SLLM and the Humanities Faculty as  part of the intellectual and public life of the university. Applications are especially welcome from candidates with a demonstrable capacity to participate in curriculum transformation activities at departmental, school and faculty level. 

Enquiries only: Dr. Tshepang Molale (Head of Department), e-mail: tshepang.molale@wits.ac.za 

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses). 

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/“Apply for a job”

External applicants are invited to apply by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting the application.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf 

Closing Date : 28 May 2026

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. 

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees

identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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DIRECTOR

Location

Johannesburg, ZA

Organization Name

Law Clinic

Department Description

ADVERT – DIRECTOR OF THE LAW CLINIC



Department description:

The University of the Witwatersrand Law Clinic is a leading teaching and pro bono law clinic based in the School of Law. The Law Clinic has been operating for over 50 years and is presently the largest South African law clinic. The clinic offers a range of legal services to clients who would not normally be able to afford the services of lawyers and is well known for its litigation in private and public law.

The main focus of the law clinic is clinical legal education, where Wits Law students provide legal services to actual clients, under the supervision of admitted legal practitioners.

Brief Description

Brief Posting description:

Applications are sought for the position of Director of the Law Clinic. The successful candidate must provide strategic leadership, manage and develop the Law Clinic and the staff, while ensuring that clinical legal education remains the main focus of the law clinic through providing legal services to the community. The successful candidate must be an admitted practising legal practitioner, have experience as a supervising attorney with research and teaching experience grounded in clinical legal education.

The position is a 5-year fixed period contract, that is renewable.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have an LLM degree or a relevant Masters level qualification, be an admitted practising legal practitioner, with a track record as a competent practitioner and at least ten years post admission experience. A PhD Degree in law and leadership experience will be an added advantage.

Duties include, inter alia:

•           Provide strategic and organisational leadership;
•           Develop and maintain the capacity and profile of the Clinic both locally and internationally;
•           Provide leadership in and support for research in the Clinic; including clinical legal education research;
•           Convene, deliver and lecture the final year LLB course, Practical Legal Studies, through which the School of Law’s commitment to social justice must be advanced;
•           Take leadership in the design and delivery of clinical legal education in the School of Law;
•           Supervise students’ client files;
•           Be involved in the hiring, training and supervision of candidate legal practitioners;
•           Participate in professional development of the Clinic staff, to ensure professional growth;
•           Be responsible for the administrative and financial operational management of the Clinic, including all operations and staffing matters;
•           Fundraising.

Remuneration:

Negotiable in accordance with qualifications, experience, and the University’s existing policies.

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply:

Please register your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at Vacancies - Wits University and submit a covering letter together with a CV that includes the names of three contactable referees.

Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.

The University retains the right to verify all information provided by candidates.

Should you not receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

Closing date:  25 May 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER.2.01

Location

Organization Name

Pharmacy

Department Description

The Division of Clinical Pharmacy in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (18 months fixed-term) position. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute independently to teaching, research, and academic administration within the Division of Clinical Pharmacy, proportionate to the level of appointment.

Brief Description

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for appointment:

•           A Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree or MBBCh or equivalent.

•           Current professional registration with the SAPC as a pharmacist, or any relevant medical clinical specialist professional body.

•           A master’s degree (MPharm/MSc or equivalent) in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent specialist qualification, including completion of the Fellowship of the 

            College of Clinical Pharmacologists (FCCP, FC        Clin Pharm) of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). 

•           A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching at tertiary level, including experience at Lecturer level.

•           Demonstrated experience in teaching Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacology, specifically in the areas of: 

• Psychiatry 
• Neurology 
• Special population prescribing (e.g. paediatrics, geriatrics, pregnancy, and co-morbid populations) 

•           Evidence of innovation in teaching and learning, particularly in blended or digital environments, with a preference for candidates with advanced experience in Health Informatics or Digital Health.

•           A demonstrated ability to contribute to and lead components of a blended-learning curriculum. 

•           A sound understanding of pedagogical principles and assessment strategies in health sciences education, including the application of Bloom’s Taxonomy. 

•           At least three (3) publications in DHET-accredited journals and/or book chapters with ISBN numbers

•           Demonstrated research activity, with evidence of outputs (or strong potential for publication) 

•           A registered Primary Care Drug Therapy (PCDT) qualification with the SAPC (for pharmacists), or equivalent clinical prescribing scope with the HPCSA (for medical practitioners).

•           Completed Immunisation and Injection Technique training registered with the SAPC (for pharmacists).

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

•           Independently facilitate teaching, learning, and assessment in Clinical Pharmacy across undergraduate programmes. 

•           Contribute to the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of modules within the Clinical Pharmacy curriculum. 

•           Lead and participate in Clinical Skills Training, including OSCEs and related assessments. 

•           Contribute to teaching and assessment activities, including (but not limited to): 

• Psychiatry and Neurology pharmacotherapy 
• Special populations prescribing 
• Supervising Clinical Skills Labs 
• Oncology practical
• Screening and Testing Programme for Pharmacy Students (STEPPS)
• Primary care simulations 
• Pharmaceutical Care Planning

•           Supervise postgraduate students and final-year BPharm elective research projects, as appropriate to the level of appointment. 

•           Actively contribute to research activities, including securing outputs in the form of peer-reviewed publications. 

•           Perform academic and administrative duties, including module coordination, assessment oversight, and participation in departmental committees. 

•           Participate in community engagement and outreach activities, including STEPPS and May Measurement Month, and initiatives related to rational prescribing or medicine safety awareness.

•           Contribute to outreach initiatives aligned with the Wits Hub for Immunisation in Pharmacy. 

Preferred Attributes

•           A track record of peer-reviewed publications in Clinical Pharmacy or Clinical Pharmacology.

•           Extensive experience in Medicines Information systems, including documented contributions to national formularies, drug information centres, and digital clinical platforms.

•           Documented evidence of sustained teaching excellence, as demonstrated by exceptionally high student evaluation scores or formal faculty teaching awards.

•           Experience in curriculum development and module coordination. 

• Experience in clinical supervision and interprofessional education. 

•           Evidence of innovation in teaching and learning, particularly in blended or digital environments. 

•           Recognised as a specialist in Clinical Pharmacology or as a Clinical Pharmacist with the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) or the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position.
• A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, including your recent / current Supervisor and or Line Manager via i-Recruitment: https://irec.wits.ac.za/
• Certified copies of qualifications addresses
• South African identity document or passport and permanent residence permit (where applicable)

•           Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process.

•           NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidate’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager.

• Please note: No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.

• By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their      personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER.2.01 - ACADEMIC ADVISOR AT LECTURER LEVEL (AC08)

Location

Johannesburg,ZA

Organization Name

CLM Teaching and Learning Centre - Fulltime position (subject to standard probation requirements)

Department Description

The Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management (CLM) at the University of the Witwatersrand invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor at Lecturer level. The primary focus of the job is to provide holistic support to undergraduate students in the faculty, in order to enhance the learning environment and improve student success by being responsive to student needs and challenges. Candidates will work closely with members of the CLM Teaching and Learning Unit, including other advisors and the Assistant Deans for Teaching and Learning, as well as a range of faculty and institutional stakeholders.

Brief Description

Qualifications and Experience

· A master’s degree, preferably in higher education or a cognate disciplinary field.

· Evidence of completing the Academic Advising Professional Development (AAPD) short learning programme offered by the UFS would be an advantage.

· Experience working as an academic advisor in the South African public higher education sector for at least two years.

· Demonstrated knowledge of the student lifecycle within South African public higher education contexts.

·  Proven ability to develop proactive student initiatives and interventions

Detailed Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Academic Advising Duties

•           Student advising in one-on-one and group settings, on a variety of topics (e.g., curriculum planning, excellence skills, psychosocial matters, socioeconomic matters).

•           Referring students to appropriate interventions and/or stakeholders.

•           Creating opportunities for CLM undergraduate students to reflect on the causes of the challenges they face, or to pursue objectives and goals toward their personal success.

•           Enabling student agency by providing ongoing guidance and advice to CLM undergraduate students.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data

•           Capturing student engagement data on the Wits Student Success Intervention Portal.

•           Developing strategies to monitor and track student progress and success in CLM.

•           Proposing, developing, and implementing new student success and support initiatives.

•           Monitoring, evaluating, and modifying existing and new student success and support initiatives.

•           Assisting with data management and analysis to create reports that will help clarify the needs and challenges of CLM students.

•           Monitoring course pass rates and identifying problem areas.

Engagement and Interaction

•           Participation in training, workshops, and symposia.

•           Participation in relevant committees, working groups, and task teams.

•           Participation in the CLM orientation and registration programmes.

•           Participation in curriculum development within CLM.

•           Liaising with student governance structures.

•           Liaising with academic developers in support of Teaching and Learning excellence.

•           Working closely with academic, non-academic, and Teaching and Learning Unit staff in CLM to help enhance the holistic experience of CLM undergraduate students.

•           Interacting with school and faculty teaching and learning committees, as well as institutional student success stakeholders.

Research

•           Conducting research on the scholarship of student success, academic advising, and related topics.

•           Publishing research on the scholarship of student success, academic advising, and related topics.

•           Attending conferences and symposia, and presenting papers at conferences and symposia about student success and academic advising.

•           Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to scholarship through the attainment of higher degrees.

Administrative Duties

•           General administration, record keeping, workshop planning, and reporting duties.

•           Improving awareness of academic advising within the faculty.

•           Manage faculty student success sites on the institutional Learning Management System.

•           End-to-end management of projects assigned to individual academic advisors.

•           Participate in group project conceptualization, planning, and rollout, which includes taking responsibility for project components assigned to individual advisors.

Job Requirements

Key Competencies    

•           Strong understanding of the public higher education student landscape.

•           Excellent facilitation, training, and advisory skills.

•           Analytical ability to interpret student data and identify actionable improvements.

•           Highly developed interpersonal skills appropriate to working effectively in a range of contexts and settings with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.

•           Excellent English oral presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

•           Experience of working with online and digital technologies.

•           Excellent organisational and project-management skills.

•           Reliability and conscientiousness, with the ability to follow through with responsibilities.

•           The ability to be self-directed: anticipating needs and taking initiative.

•           The flexibility to adapt, and to optimise resources in an emerging/changing environment.

•           The ability to work independently or in a team, and to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities.

•           A high level of proficiency in MS Office and related applications, and in using learning management systems.

Additional Details

How To Apply

Submit a covering letter together with a CV that includes the names, addresses and contact details (as well as email addresses) of three referees, and certified copies of qualifications by registering your profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

Closing Date :  22 May 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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RESEARCHER.2.01

Location

Johannesburg,ZA

Organization Name

School of Public Health

Department Description

The Wits School of Public Health (WSPH), ranked among the top 100 in the world, is one of the largest schools of public health in South Africa, with an international reputation for conducting high quality and relevant research, its teaching programmes, and community outreach and policy engagement activities.

 The Wits SPH offers a dynamic environment in which to grow; conduct cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research; publish; network; and engage in national and international health policy debates.

 POSITION: RESEARCHER (AC.08)

(3-year fixed term contract)

 The WSPH wishes to recruit a Researcher with excellent health policy and systems research (HPSR) skills for the South African research component of the AFRHiCARE (Africa's First Referral Hospitals: innovation and Care) Partnership.

 The AFRHiCARE Partnership, a new Wellcome Trust Discovery Award, brings together a multidisciplinary team of lead researchers from Wits University and the universities of Oxford, Makerere in Uganda and the KEMRI-Wellcome Programme in Kenya. AFRHiCARE aims to provide thought leadership on first referral hospitals (FRH) by generating new knowledge, and promoting innovation on their roles and functions, health workforce development, technology integration, and climate adaptation with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

 The successful candidate will assume responsibility for research design, protocol development, and execution, and ensure delivery on targets according to strict deadlines. The candidate will have the opportunity to lead and/or work on multi-country research and collaborate with counterparts in Kenya, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. The candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise post-graduate students and participate in the teaching of relevant master’s courses offered by the WSPH. The person will work under the mentorship and guidance of Professor Laetitia Rispel, who is the AFRHiCARE lead in South Africa.

Brief Description

Qualifications and Experience

·     A health professional or public health practitioner with a PhD in the health sciences, or the social and economic sciences

·     At least 3-5 years in a public health research setting (university or science council)

·     Evidence of conceptualising, designing and/or conducting complex and large HPSR research.

·     Evidence of active research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and consistent outputs. In the case of the researcher, suitable applicants should have at least three (3) publications in accredited journals, with first authorship of at least one (1) publication.

·     Experience of research management/ administration (e.g. reporting, budgeting, financial management, etc).

·     Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.

·     Willingness and ability to travel

·     Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

·     Provide research leadership to ensure execution of the of AFRHiCARE research project in South Africa

·     Ensure development and submission of quality research protocols for ethics approval and health authority permission.

·     Oversee research data collection at sentinel hospitals, as well as data analysis and production of narrative reports

·     Ensure execution of research and delivery of agreed upon deadlines.

·     Collaborate and engage actively with AFRHiCARE partners in Kenya, Uganda, and the United Kingdom.

·     Supervise postgraduate students (master’s and PhD) students whose research focuses on AFRHiCARE projects.

·     Undertake local and international travel to ensure delivery of AFRHiCARE targets.

·     Liaise and communicate with partners in the university, government, and community-based organisations.

·     Ensure overall project planning and monitoring and reporting of project outputs and financial expenditure.

 Please note that all shortlisted applicants will be asked to present their 15-minute vision on AFRHiCARE and how they will contribute to the success of the research and the multi-country partnership.

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply:



 Closing date: 21 May 2026

 Please submit the following documents on http://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/  or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za  

·       A cover letter outlining your interest and  suitability for the position. 

·       A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees.

·       Certified copies of degrees/diplomas.

·       Two peer-reviewed articles.

·       South African ID (or passport and work permit)

Please note:

Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process.

NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidate’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager. No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary 

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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LECTURER.2.01

Location

Organization Name

Paediatrics & Child Health

Department Description

CLINICAL EDUCATOR (12 POSTS)

School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences

Fixed-term part-time lecturer appointment (50%)  

Duration: 1 August 2026 to 30 November 2026

The School of Clinical Medicine invites applications for 12 Clinical Educator posts to support the Earlier Clinical Exposure Project for 4th year medical students (GEMP 2). These posts will support student learning in clinical settings across participating departments and sites. The project includes 12 clinical educator posts at 50% appointment to support supervision, coordination and educational quality at central and the extended academic platform sites.

Brief Description

Main responsibilities

1. Teach and supervise GEMP 2 students in clinical settings.
2. Support student integration, coordination and orientation at clinical training sites.
3. Contribute to monitoring, feedback and educational quality improvement across sites.
4. Liaison between the Unit for Undergraduate Medical Education (UUME) and the faculty on the clinical platform.

Minimum requirements

• Current registration with the HPCSA as a doctor.
• MBBCH or relevant degree

Advantageous

• Experience in undergraduate clinical teaching or supervision
• Experience in workplace-based learning, distributed clinical training, or curriculum implementation

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

Closing date: 17 May 2026

Enquiries: Prof AH Coovadia – Ashraf.Coovadia@wits.ac.za

To apply:

Please submit the following documents on http://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/ or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za 

·        A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this Lecturer position

·        A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, which one of the referees must be your current or recent line manager.

·        Certified copies of qualifications including Matric.

·        South African identity document or passport and permit.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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