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Lecturer (P08)/Senior Lecturer (P07): Sociology

Job Description

Purpose

We seek to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sociology to teach both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The incumbent will be expected to undertake research and develop teaching programmes and capacity in their discipline within the Faculty of Humanities at Sol Plaatje University. The appointee will report to the Head of Department (Social Sciences) and will be expected to co-ordinate and present lectures in the relevant subjects.

Minimum requirements

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Sociology (NQF09)
• At least two (2) years’ experience in teaching Sociology at University level.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision.
• Demonstrate teaching capacity; be able to reflect on a personal teaching and learning philosophy.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of course/subject at the departmental level.
• Involved in discipline or departmental official activities i.e. workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities.
• Evidence of publications in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited journals or internationally recognised journals, or peer reviewed book chapters in a DHET recognised publisher or internationally recognised book publisher.

Senior lecturer

• PhD in Sociology (NQF10),
• At least (five) 5-years teaching experience in Sociology at University level.
• A record in attracting external research funding.
• Proven experiences with curriculum development in the subject area/discipline.
• Evidence of department and university services and community engagement activities.
• Evidence of national and /or international collaboration within the Sociology fraternity.
• Evidence of supervising Masters and/or PhD students to completion.
• Evidence in curriculum development /review
• Evidence of publications in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited journals or internationally recognised journals, or peer reviewed book chapters in a DHET recognised publisher or internationally recognised book publisher.   

Recommended requirements

Lecturer:

• PhD in Sociology
• Priority will be given to those holding a PhD in Sociology while meeting the requirements above.

 Senior Lecturer

• Demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF Rating

Duties

Teaching:

• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers:
  • Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development,
  • design of learning materials,
  • innovative pedagogy,
  • student and junior staff mentoring,
• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students,
• Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses,
• Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
• Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision.
• Contributions to curriculum development.
• Design of learning materials.
• Innovative pedagogy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Language fraternity.
• Student and junior staff mentoring.
• Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses,
• Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

 Research:

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
• Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences.
• Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
• Highlight evidence of managing research programme.
• Evidence of external research fund raising.
  • Proof of citations (e.g. Scopus H-index).
  • Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
  • NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

 Community Engagement:

• Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes.
• Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education.
• Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community.
• External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

 Curriculum development and accreditation

• Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

 Student academic development

• Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously
• develop intervention strategies

 Administration

• Keep attendance registers
• Record student results
• Assist with registration of students
• Invigilate test and examinations
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
• Participate in departmental School /Faculty committees

 Quality Assurance

• Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions

 Personal /Professional Development

• Keep abreast of development within own field of study
• Register as member of professional bodies
• Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Present research papers at conferences

 Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

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Lecturer (P08)/Senior Lecturer (P07): Mathematics

Job Description

Purpose

The position is responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/faculty in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration, quality assurance, academic management and the development of research capacity within the department/faculty to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/faculty. 

Minimum Requirements

Lecturer

•  Master’s degree in mathematics
•  Area of expertise must be Topology and/or Set Theory.
•  At least two (2) years relevant experience
•  Track record in teaching,
•  Evidence of post graduate supervision
•  Evidence of research activity,
•  Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

Senior Lecturer

•  PhD/Doctorate degree in Mathematics
•  Area of expertise must be Topology and/or Set Theory.
•  At least five (5) years teaching experience
•  Proven track record in teaching, research (including publications in accredited journals) and community   engagement
•  Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at master’s and/or Doctoral level
•  Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

Recommended Requirements

Lecturer:

• PhD or progress towards PhD completion
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students.
• Publication in DHET Journal

Senior Lecturer:

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating. 

Duties

• Teaching and Learning
• Research
• Community Engagement
• Curriculum Development and Accreditation
• Student Academic Development
• Administration
• Quality Assurance
• Administration and Management
• Personal/ Professional Development. Engage in current professional development activities
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Develop relevant reports as and when required

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

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Compliance Officer (P10): Finance

Job Description

Purpose:

The Compliance Officer must ensure compliance with institutional policies, financial regulations, and SCM frameworks in the procurement of goods and services, infrastructure procurement, and creditors’ payments. The role further supports compliance with built-environment contract frameworks (e.g., JBCC, NEC, GCC, FIDIC etc) by assessing the alignment between procurement processes, contractual obligations, and payment mechanisms within infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements 

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF07) in finance, Accounting, Auditing, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance, audit, or financial management within a public sector or higher education environment. 
• Attention to detail.

Recommendations

Professional certification in compliance, internal audit, or procurement (e.g., CIPS, CIA, CFE) advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Compliance Monitoring & Assessment

• Ensure that all procurement and creditor transactions comply with institutional policies, financial regulations, and SCM frameworks.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, and payment documents for accuracy, legitimacy, and compliance with procurement procedures.
• Verify supplier selection, contract awarding, and payment processes against SCM Policy and guidelines.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews to detect policy implementation gaps.
• Review infrastructure procurement documentation to ensure alignment between SCM requirements and the selected construction contract framework
• Assess whether procurement documentation and evaluation criteria reflect the contractual delivery model, risk allocation and payment structure applicable to the infrastructure project.

Risk Management & Fraud Prevention

• Identify irregularities, unauthorised transactions, or potential fraud in procurement and creditor payment cycles.
• Assess risks of non-compliance and recommend corrective measures.
• Ensure segregation of duties to prevent conflicts of interest, collusion, or unethical practices.
• Strengthen financial controls to minimize inefficiencies and irregularities.
• Identify financial and compliance risks arising from contractual payment provisions, variations, and contractor claims within infrastructure contracts.
• Monitor compliance with contractual certification and payment procedures to prevent irregular or unauthorised payments.

Policy & Procedure Enforcement

• Monitor adherence to procurement and financial procedures in line with SCM regulations.
• Ensure compliance with preferential procurement policies (e.g., BBBEE) and fair supplier selection.
• Enforce contract management requirements including supplier performance evaluations and adherence to contractual terms.
• Standardise processes to enhance discipline and accountability.
• Assess whether procurement processes support the contract strategy selected for infrastructure projects, including appropriate contractor selection methods, evaluation criteria and contractual conditions.

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

• Prepare regular compliance reports highlighting findings, risks, and deficiencies.
• Report non-compliance, irregular expenditures, and unauthorised deviations to senior management.
  Provide evidence, documentation, and recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Support the Director with BBBEE reporting and compliance verification processes.
• Report compliance risks associated with construction contract administration, contractor payments, and variation management.

Process Improvement & Training

• Develop actionable strategies to address policy and procedural deficiencies.
• Recommend improvements to SCM processes and internal controls.
• Provide training and guidance to finance and procurement staff on regulatory changes, institutional policies, and compliance best practices.
• Promote a culture of compliance within the departments and faculties.

Contract & Expenditure Oversight

• Ensure supplier contracts and expenditure approvals align with budgetary limits and procurement thresholds.
• Monitor supplier payment terms to avoid penalties or late payments.
• Oversee compliance with infrastructure procurement requirements and creditor settlement obligations.
• Review infrastructure project contracts to ensure compliance with standard construction contract frameworks.
• Assess contractor payment mechanisms including interim payment certificates, retention provisions, milestone payments, and variation approvals to ensure alignment with SCM and contractual obligations.
• Monitor compliance with contractual conditions governing contractor selection, contract amendments, and payment authorisations.

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

Click here to apply

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