Job Description

Job Title
Lecturer Job ID: 6237
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Law -> Department Mercantile Law
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
25/9/2025
Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation). A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students. Supervise LLB/LLM/LLD/PhD students. Provide quality research outputs. Participate in community engagement duties where possible.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

A LLD or PhD in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)

or

Master's degree in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. A good academic record (attach full record).

Recommendations:

Post-graduate study guidance. Knowledge of Corporate Law or Labour Law.
Competencies

Required competencies:

Results Orientated:

The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.

o Strategic Thinking:

The ability to deal with several activities at a time. The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading:

The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

o Building Coalitions:

The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

25 September 2025


Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact051 401 2979 or email

JardineS@ufs.ac.za

or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact

051 401 9848 / 9814 / 9813 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:

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The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.


The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.