RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will actively participate in:
Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate veterinary students in pasture science, and animal nutrition;
Advise the Onderstepoort Teaching Animal Unit on the feeding of the Faculty animals;
When needed, provide expert guidance on the establishment of pastures on the Onderstepoort Campus
Develop collaborations with industry and community stakeholders;
Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
Research and publication in national and international journals;
Departmental and faculty administrative duties as delegated by the Head of the Department;
Community engagement, particularly in communal and emerging farming systems; and
Academic self-development as appropriate to the individual's academic career.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
MSc in Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) or equivalent qualification in animal nutrition;
Experience in pasture science and animal nutrition;
Demonstrated interest in teaching animal welfare, behaviour, and production systems; and
Evidence of research potential.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Strong knowledge of the field;
Ability to integrate theory and practical training;
Commitment to developing innovative and context-relevant curricula;
Research interest appropriate to the position;
Commitment to obtain further postgraduate qualification up to PhD level in a reasonable time;
Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
Generic teaching competence, such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets, and social networking skills; and
Critical thinking ability.
CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2026