Job Description

Job Title
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Accountancy (Job ID: 5601)

Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> School of Accountancy

Contract Type
Permanent

Occupational Level
Junior Management

Location
Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)


Closing Date
11/2/2024

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.
Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach, coordinate, and assess Accountancy modules (Financial Accounting, Organisational Ethics, and/or Managerial Accounting) offered by the School of Accountancy.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of your pedagogical approach in facilitating student learning to a diverse student body.
• Undertake research and produce scholarly outputs in the field of Accountancy.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant research communities, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships.
• Perform related administrative duties in the School and Faculty.
• Serve as a mentor to students and junior staff.
• For Senior Lecturer, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable:

o Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including ensuring quality assurance and that the module offerings respond to the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g., SAICAxe2x80x99s CA2025 Competency Framework) and the changing world of work.
o Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, masterxe2x80x99s, or PhD theses / research projects.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Lecturer

• A relevant masterxe2x80x99s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy (qualifies for a permanent appointment).

OR

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree on NQF Level 8 (qualifies for a contract appointment: five years during which a relevant masterxe2x80x99s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• A minimum of three years relevant work experience in industry or teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy or a Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a masterxe2x80x99s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy (qualifies for a permanent appointment). OR
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree on NQF Level 8 and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (qualifies for a contract appointment: five years during which a relevant masterxe2x80x99s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field.
• Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
• Has produced high quality publications or reports in the field of accountancy.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

• Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
• A commitment to registering for a PhD/ masterxe2x80x99s degree in accountancy at the first available

opportunity if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

• Results oriented:
• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

xe2x80xa2 Strategic thinking:

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

xe2x80xa2 Business Acumen:

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

xe2x80xa2 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.

xe2x80xa2 Building coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Required Documents
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driverxe2x80x99s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
01 April 2024 Closing date:
11 February 2024 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 contact 051 401 9810 or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 7659 /9813/ 9814 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 Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf 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.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.