Job Details

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                                                      
•    A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
•    Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
•    A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
•    Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
 

Duties and responsibilities: 
•    Teach, coordinate and assess Financial Accounting or Managerial Accounting and Finance or Taxation or Auditing modules offered by the School of Accountancy at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
•    Develop students’ digital acumen and other relevant graduate attributes.
•    Contribute to curriculum development and innovation to ensure that the module offerings accommodate the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g. SAICA’s AGA and CA of the Future Competency Framework) and the changing world of work.
•    Contribute to advancing the pedagogical practices followed in the School of Accountancy.
•    Conduct research and publish in quality journals.
•    Attend and present at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and webinars/seminars.
•    Develop and maintain relationships with the relevant research community, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships.
•    Perform administrative duties within the School of Accountancy.

For the senior lecturer post, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable:
•    Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including overseeing quality assurance.
•    Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, Masters or PhD theses/research projects.
•    Mentor junior staff to achieve their academic/career goals.

For the associate professor post, the following additional duties and responsibilities to the lecturer level are applicable:
•    Perform an academic leadership role within the EMS Faculty or wider university community.
•    Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, Masters or PhD theses/research projects.
•    Mentor junior staff to achieve their academic/career goals.
•    Publish quality, peer-reviewed outputs and conference proceedings at frequent intervals. 

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
•    A Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Accountancy or related discipline, emanating from a BCom Honours in Accounting/BAccounting Honours or related SAICA endorsed NQF Level 8 qualification, 
or
•    A Chartered Accountant (SA) (attach proof of SAICA membership, less than 3 months old from the closing date of applications (i.e., download letter from SAICA Members’ Portal) holding an NQF Level 8 qualification in Accountancy or related discipline (BCom Honours in Accounting/B Accounting Honours, or related SAICA endorsed degree) (attach a copy).
•    A good academic record (attach a copy from the first year of higher education studies up to and including the highest qualification).

Senior Lecturer
•    A relevant PhD degree on NQF Level 10 emanating from an MCom and BCom Honours in Accounting/MAcc and B Accounting Honours or related SAICA endorsed NQF Level 9 and 8 qualifications, 
or 
•    A Chartered Accountant (SA) (attach proof of SAICA membership, less than 3 months old from the closing date of applications (i.e., download letter from SAICA Members’ Portal)  holding a Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Accountancy or related discipline, emanating from a BCom Honours in Accounting/BAccounting Honours or related SAICA endorsed NQF Level 8 qualification, 
•    A good academic record (attach a copy from the first year of higher education studies up to and including the highest qualification).
•    Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field.
•    Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
•    Has produced proven high-quality scholarly publications or technical reports in the field of accountancy.
•    Has a proven track record of successful supervision at Honours/Master's level.

Associate Professor
•    A relevant PhD degree on NQF Level 10 emanating from an MCom and BCom Honours in Accounting/MAcc and B Accounting Honours or related SAICA endorsed NQF Level 9 and 8 qualifications.
•    A Chartered Accountant (SA) (attach proof of SAICA membership, less than 3 months old from the closing date of applications (i.e., download letter from SAICA Members’ Portal). 
•    An NRF rating or equivalent.
•    Has a track record of successful supervision at Master’s/PhD level.
•    An excellent track record of academic leadership in professional programmes.
•    Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field.
•    Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
•    Has produced high-quality scholarly publications or technical reports in the field of Accountancy.
•    Demonstrable record of providing academic leadership.

Recommendations:
Lecturer
•    Possesses practical experience in the field of Financial Accounting or Managerial Accounting and Finance or Auditing or Taxation.
•    Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
•    Proven record of relevant scholarly publications.
•    Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching/research
(attach proof of membership, less than 3 months old from the closing date of applications).

Senior lecturer
•    Possesses practical experience in the field of Accountancy.
•    Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
•    Proven record of relevant scholarly publications.
•    Possesses strong leadership and management skills.
•    Demonstrates excellent potential to obtain a PhD, if not already obtained.
•    Is willing to contribute in a proactive and collegial manner to the strategic projects of the School of Accountancy.
•    Is willing to be a member of the management team of the School of Accountancy.
•    Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching/research
(attach proof of membership, less than 3 months old from the closing date of applications).

Associate Professor
•    Possesses practical experience in the field of Accountancy.
•    Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
•    Proven record of relevant scholarly publications.
•    Strong leadership skills in
•    Is willing to be a member of the management team of the School of Accountancy.
•    Is willing to be a member of the research committee of the School of Accountancy.
•    Has a research niche area in their selected field or discipline.
•    Has a track record of obtaining third-stream income.
•    Has a focused research plan.
•    Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching/research (attach proof of membership, less than 3 months old from the closing date of applications).
 

Required competencies: 
•    Results Orientated:
-    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
-    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
•    Strategic Thinking:
-    The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
-    The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
•    Business Acumen:
-    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
-    Proficient in using MS Office.
•    Leading:
-    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
-    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
•    Building Coalitions:
-    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
-    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:
01 August 2026 or As soon as possible.

Closing date:
9 July 2026

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: 
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2558 or email ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za  or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 2979 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.