Recruitment Vacancies at University of Venda

SENIOR LECTURER

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

LECTURER

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

Duties

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

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Job requirements:

• B degree or 3-year National Diploma
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Secretarial role if you have a Diploma or Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Secretarial role if you have a degree. 

Duties:

• Coordinate internal and external communication and correspondence.
• Prepare general and confidential correspondence and reports and prepare relevant Documentation for Presentations and Briefings Using Word Processing and Other Software.
• Maintain and update E-Mail groups, telephone lists and coordinate website updates.
• Deal with the Director’s daily correspondence
• Compile and type report from Vuwani Science Centre for Executive Dean of FSEA
• Receive Visitors to the Science Center
• Screen Director’s Telephone calls and take messages in the Director’s absence.
• Attend to reception and general telephone enquiries and refer matters to relevant staff members when necessary.
• Record keeping
• Orders Stationery and other equipment required by the Vuwani Science Centre
• Make meeting arrangements on behalf of Director
• Undertake all necessary arrangements for travel and accommodation.
• Organize catering for meetings, workshops and seminars as required.
• Maintain diary for the Vuwani Science Center Director  
• Arrange meetings and compile agendas and minutes as required.
• Schedule and arrange other appointments as required
• Maintain and keep all records in the office of the Vuwani Science Director
• Liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders upon request by the Director.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

DUTIES:

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

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Job Requirements:

Senior lecture:

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

Lecturer:

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

Duties:

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

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

DUTIES:

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

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER (REF: A401)

Requirements:

Professor

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

Associate Professor

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

Senior Lecturer: 

Academic route:

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

Professional route:

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

Duties

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

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SENIOR LECTURER

Academic route:

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

Professional route:

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

Duties

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

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Requirements:

Senior Lecturer:

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

Lecturer:

• Academic route: A relevant Honours degree.
• Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
• Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.
• Professional route: A relevant Honours degree. Five years of professional experience in the relevant field. Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.

Preferences will be given to candidates with the following exposure (for Senior lecturer positions)

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

Duties:

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

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Requirements:

Associate Professor:

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

Senior Lecturer:

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

Lecturer:

• Academic route: A relevant Honours degree. Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution.Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.
• Professional route: A relevant Honours degree. Five years of professional experience in the relevant field. Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.

Preferences will be given to candidates with the following exposure (for Senior lecturer positions)

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

Duties:

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

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Requirements:

Senior Lecturer: 

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

Lecturer:

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

Duties:

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

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Requirements:

• LLM Degree with ten years post-admission experience. A person must be admitted as an Attorney, with the Right of appearance in the High Courts and registered, and with a letter of good standing from the Legal Practice Council, be computer literate, and have excellent communication skills.

Duties:

• Strategically manage the activities of the Law Clinic
• Report to the School of Law, Faculty Board and LPC on behalf of the Law Clinic
• Manage budget of the Law Clinic and related cost centre
• Manage and supervise junior staff members attached to the Law Clinic.
• Register and train candidate attorneys attached to the Law Clinic
• Approve and allocate files.
• Teach the teaching of Clinical Legal Education attached to the Law Clinic.
• Manage practical training of senior Law Students.
• Coordinate community engagement projects run by the Law Clinic
• Manage relations with courts and other stakeholders in the justice cluster
• Represent clients in legal matters attached to the Law Clinic.

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Requirements:

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

Duties:

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