Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Senior Lecturer: Minimum Requirements
A Doctorate or PhD in Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing and/or Management Accounting
An underpinning Masters qualification in one or more sub-fields of Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing and/or Management Accounting
At least four (4) years full-time relevant experience lecturing Financial Accounting and Taxation in a Higher Education Environment
Evidence of research output in DHET accredited journals
Evidence of postgraduate supervision at Masters and Doctorates level.
RECOMMENDED:
Professional body affiliation (where applicable)
At least six years' relevant industry experience
Lecturer : Minimum Requirements
A Masters qualification in one or more sub-fields of Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing and/or Management Accounting
An underpinning qualification in Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing and/or Management Accounting
At least two (2) years full-time experience lecturing Financial Accounting and Taxation in a higher education environment.
RECOMMENDED:
Professional body affiliation (where applicable)
At least four (4) years' relevant industry experience
Evidence of supervision and publications
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teaching and Learning:
Lectures subjects within the field of Financial Accounting and Taxation.
Compiles subject guides in compliance with University rules.
Uses appropriate teaching methods, practices and technologies.
Develops learning materials for students.
Assists students with problems in learning and appointment of tutors / mentors.
Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
Accreditation
• Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.
Academic Management
Contributes to policy making and meets annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes.
Review teaching and learning.
Contributes to the development of academic related decision making.
Acts as course leader.
Contributes to management of tutor activities.
Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
Administration
Keeps the attendance registrar and personal progress reports on the syllabus developments.
Records learners' results.
Assists with the registration of students. To supervise tests and examinations.
Examine and moderate assessments and examinations.
Community Service & Outreach
Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
Quality Assurance
Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.
Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing
Contributes to the planning for "Open Day" and attends "Open Day".
Personal / Professional Development
Keeps abreast with developments in the field of study and their implications for curriculum.
Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University.
Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments.
Engages in current professional developments activities.
Human Resources Management
Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.
Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships
Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies and research projects.
Research
Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles.
Keeps abreast of professional literature.
Competencies
Ability to introduce change
Building a successful team
Building partnerships
Building trust
Client/learner focus
Coaching skills
Mentorship skills
High-level presentation skills
In-depth knowledge of subject matter
Interest for research
Clear verbal and written communication
Counseling skills
Innovation
Advanced knowledge of computer packages
People management
Leadership skills
Project management
Financial management
Stress tolerance
Approachable and
Ability to motivate
Accurate when carrying out research
Self-motivated
Open-minded
Understanding of a range of cultures.
Meetings skill
Closing date: 31 August 2026