Lecturer

The North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions, which form part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Preference will be given to applications from black (African, Coloured and Indian) and female and disabled candidates, with a target that at least 80% of applicants should be appointed from these groups. Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age. The nGAP represents the 11th phase of the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF), which the Minister of Higher Education and Training approved at the start of 2015 as an initiative to improve the academic staffing capacity of South African universities. The programme aims at addressing the urgent and challenging imperative to recruit, support and retain black (African, Coloured and Indian), female academic and disabled staff to address the under-representation at all levels in the sector. It is a key vehicle to contribute to the transformation of the academic staff profile in disciplines of greatest need. nGAP employees will participate in a developmental programme in terms of which they will be employed on a permanent full-time basis at the NWU under the University’s normal conditions of service. They will be expected to register for and complete their doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET’s Staffing South Africa’s Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor.

APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A MASTER’S DEGREE WITH AN ACADEMIC AVERAGE OF 70+%, THIS IS ESSENTIAL

FOR ALL POSITIONS BELOW. PROOF OF RESULTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.

BASED AT THE POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE MINING

LECTURER: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING WITH SUSTAINABLE MINING – nGAP Phase 11

POSITION NUMBER: P003793

Requirements: • An MEng/MSc Industrial Engineering (with specialization in mining applications) or Mining Engineering (NQF Level 9). The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application • An appropriate BEng/ BScEng degree that allows for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA, http://ecsa.co.za), in terms of the
Washington accord • A minimum of one (1) year of teaching or student assistant experience • Applicants must be SA citizen and 40 years or younger of age.
Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: Dr Sihe Nhleko on 018 285 2184 Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Mrs Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PRECLINICAL DRUG DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM
LECTURER: PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES – nGAP Phase 11

POSITION NUMBER: P003791

Requirements: • A Master of Science in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences / Biological Sciences (NQF Level 9). The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application • A minimum of one (1) year’s laboratory experience, with the ability to perform and manage laboratory tasks • A minimum of one (1) year’s research experience, with the ability to participate in research activities and contribute to master’s programme research and client studies • Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.
Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: Prof Rose Hayeshi on 018 285 2606 Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Ms Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
LECTURER: NUTRITION – nGAP Phase 11

POSITION NUMBER: P003794

Requirements: • A Master of Science degree (NQF level 9) in Nutrition or Dietetics. The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application • Registration at the HPCSA in the category of Dietetics (DT) or Nutrition (NT) • Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age at the time of appointment.
Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: Dr. Cornelia Conradie on 018 285 2516 or [email protected]
Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Ms Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
LECTURER: CONSUMER SCIENCES – nGAP Phase 11

POSITION NUMBER: P003792

Requirements: • A master’s degree in Consumer Sciences (NQF Level 9) with specialisation in Food. The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application • A minimum of one (1) year teaching and practical experience in Food Product Development and Sensory- and Consumer Sciences• Applicants must be SA citizen and 40 years or younger of age.
Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: Dr. Cornelia Conradie on 018 285 2516 or [email protected]
Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Ms Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

BASED AT THE VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT STUDIES
LECTURER: POLITICAL STUDIES – nGAP Phase 11

POSITION NUMBER: V002735

Requirements: • A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Political Studies and/or International Relations. The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application• A minimum of one (1) year undergraduate teaching experience in Political Studies / International Relations as a tutor or teaching assistant• Registered and actively progressing towards a PhD (if not yet obtained)• Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age at the time of appointment.  Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: Dr Sysman Motloung on 073 718 1708 Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSITIONS: 20 April 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES FOR ALL POSITIONS: As soon as possible
Please visit our website at https://www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies for full advertisement and submission of application.

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.