Job Description

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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 courses in Finance and/or Banking including specific specialisations that may include banking, financial risk management, financial markets and institutions, derivative instruments, portfolio/investment management, or corporate finance to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Develop and refine the curriculum associated with modules taught in Finance and/or Banking.
• Assist and contribute meaningfully to core activities within the Department including academic administration, research, marketing, seminars, and community development projects.
• Assist in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students at Honours, Master's and PhD level.
• Conduct research in the field of Finance and/or Banking and deliver quality research outputs in the form of DHET-accredited articles (preferably in Q1 and Q2 rated journals), book chapters, books and conference papers, and in line with the research strategy of the faculty.
• Disseminate research at both local and international conferences, seminars or workshops specialising in Finance and/or Banking.
• Manage the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) affiliation relationship with the Chartered Financial Institute.
• Pursue and manage additional professional affiliations/accreditations to improve the international standing of the department.
• Serve as a member of various academic committees within the faculty and university.
• Participate in formal self-development programmes within the UFS aimed at strengthening aspirations and skills as a researcher and lecturer.
• Contribute meaningfully to the culture of collegiality and collaboration within the department.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline (for a permanent appointment)

or

• Master's degree on NQF Level 9 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities at national conferences.
• Evidence of potential to conduct research and publish in relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof).
• 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.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master's degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international DHET-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.

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof).
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in Finance and/or banking.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating within the next three years.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's and PhD degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international DHET-accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Proven experience in supervising topics in Finance and/or Banking.
• Proven lecturing and research experience in Higher Education.
• Possess the ability to develop a curriculum and teaching resources for the courses specialising in Finance and Banking.
• Possess the necessary skills and knowledge in using software including Eviews, Stata, SmartPLS, or SPSS (including Amos).
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and proficiency of coding language including Python or R and apply this in the disciplines of Finance and/or Banking.
• Excellent research record.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body (attach proof).
• Experience as a departmental leader/ manager in a higher education environment.

Competencies
Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.

• Strategic Thinking:

- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business Acumen:

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

• 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.

• Building Coalitions:

- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible
Closing date:
10 July 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 contact 051 401 9814 or email MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810/ 9813/ 2979 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: UFS EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026
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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.
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