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WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY (WSU)
 
Walter Sisulu University is a multi-campus, comprehensive University, with its seat at its Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The University has four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Butterworth Campus.
 

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
SENIOR LECTURER: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
(P7) PERMANENT
REF NO: WSU-BTW2024/011
 
Qualifications:
  • Doctoral Degree in Public Administration/Public Management/Public Affairs.
  • An Undergraduate degree majoring in Public Administration/Public Management/Public Affairs is an inherent requirement. 
 
Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years lecturing experience at an institution of higher Learning.
  • Evidence of a track record of publications in accredited scholarly channels or ongoing research with a minimum of Five (5) publications in DHET accredited journals in the last three (3) years.
  • Evidence or proven track record of completed successful supervision at the level of Honours or equivalent.
  • Proof of involvement in community engagement projects/activities.
  • High academic and professional standing.
 
Key Performance Areas:
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to, and assess, both undergraduate and post graduate students.
  • Prepare and regularly update curriculums and course material for lectures in accordance with SAQA, CHE, and DHET requirements and maintain quality assurance.
  • Coordinate all student programmes within the department as per required standard operating requirements.
  • Participate in departmental activities as required, including research, continuous professional development, Community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration strengthening. 
  • Contribution to teaching and learning, research, as well as community engagement strategy.
  • Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiates.
  • Contribution to curriculum design and development of under to postgraduate programmes.
  • Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service.
  • Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives.
  • Contribute to envisaged students graduate attributes.
  • Coordinate departmental membership in professional bodies.
  • Supervise postgraduate students.
  • Act as external examiner for postgraduate dissertation/ thesis.
 

Skills and Competencies Required:
  • Administration and coordination of events/activities.
  • Well organised and able to work under pressure.
  • Efficient and professional conduct.
  • Serve in different committees at Government and Professional Bodies. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be familiar with Community-Based Education and Problem-based Learning.
  • Ability to work with Students and Lecturers towards professional development.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as email, internet and retrieval of electronic documents.
  • Knowledge and competency of using Technology in facilitating teaching and learning which includes using a Learner Management System such as Moodle, WiseUp, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype.
  • Building strategic alliances and partnerships / clients.
  • Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity.
  • Good research skills.
  • Technical / Professional knowledge and skills.
  • Leadership, coaching and mentoring.
  • Good Communication skills, Decision-making and problem solving.



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Interested applicants should send their applications which should contain a completed WSU application form obtainable at www.wsu.ac.za/vacancies together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record and ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X 3182, Butterworth 4960. 
 
Email: hribk@wsu.ac.za ; Telephonic enquiries: (047) 401 6222, Ms A Jacob
 
Closing Date: 27 September 2024
                                                                                                                                                   
Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.