Job Description

Job Summary
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
To provide academic leadership to staff and students in the Business School, particularly in the areas of
entrepreneurship, marketing, organisational development and people management, sustainable
development (ESG), and strategy;
Conducting, publishing, supervising and promoting research;
To create, develop and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills and competitiveness by learners on the
MBA and other programmes enabling them to become competent and experienced managers.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Providing academic leadership to staff and students in the Business School;
Facilitating the learning processes and outcomes of the Business School;
Contributing and lecturing in the following areas of entrepreneurship, marketing, organisational
development and people management, sustainable development (ESG), and strategy;
Directing and ensuring academic and industry engagement;
Conducting, publishing, supervising and promoting research;
Performing administrative and management duties in the Business School.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Expert knowledge in the theory and application of relevant MBA disciplines;
Knowledge of business and industry trends and consulting experience would be beneficial
Extensive experience at facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners;
Evidence of contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and publishing in
accredited journals;
Experience in the supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent networking skills and the ability to work in a team;
Strong people management skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Professor. Candidates must:
Have a relevant Doctoral degree with two years working experience as an Associate Professor
Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners
Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters
Have presented research findings at conferences
Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students
Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage
Associate Professor. Candidates must:
Relevant Doctoral degree with three to seven years relevant working experience
Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners
Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters
Have presented research findings at conferences
Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students
Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage
Senior Lecturer. Candidates must:
Relevant Doctoral degree with one to five years relevant working experience
Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners
Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters
Have presented research findings at conferences
Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students
Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage
DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 12 September 2025.
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Vision To be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future. Mission To offer a diverse range of quality educational opportunities that will make a critical and constructive contribution to regional, national and global sustainability. Values Respect for diversity,Excellence,Ubuntu,Integrity,Respect for the natural environment,Taking responsibility

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