Senior Lecturer M000146

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Position: Senior Lecturer (Peromnes Grade: A7) – NWU Mahikeng Campus, Faculty of Law
Contract: Permanent
Location: Mafikeng, Capital City
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company: North-West University (NWU), Mahikeng Campus

Involved in teaching and learning (undergraduate and postgraduate programmes); research aligned with the faculty's focus areas; postgraduate supervision (where applicable); community service and related activities.

• Teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, including supervision of LLB dissertations. Involvement at the postgraduate level, including supervision, critical reading, examination, moderation, and other required responsibilities.
  • Research and Innovation: Conducting own research aligned with the faculty's focus areas. Produce creative research outputs appropriate to the level of appointment, including publications, conference attendance and presentations, workshops and colloquia.
    • Academic leadership, management and administration/university service: Involvement in administrative and management responsibilities; participate in leadership roles within the faculty; serve on faculty committees and contribute to university structures.
      • Community and scientific Engagement/Social responsiveness: Share expertise and engage with the scientific community; community engagement and social cohesion activities, media commentary, and promoting the university's image and internationalisation.
        • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): Adhere to OHS standards and policies; participate in OHS committees as required.
        Minimum Requirements
        • A PhD (NQF level 10) in Law or a PhD/DPhil in Law (NQF level 10).
        • A minimum of three (3) years' experience in academia.
          • OR a master's degree (NQF level 9) in Law with a minimum of five (5) years' post-admission practical legal experience in private practice or seven (7) years in public prosecution; active involvement in research with publications in accredited journals.
          Added Advantages
          • Proven record of effective postgraduate supervision, including successful supervision of an LLM student.
          • Academic leadership and management experience.
          • Preference for candidates with expertise in teaching-learning and research in public/private/mercantile law; others will be considered.
          • Excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; social responsiveness and community engagement.
          Key Functional/Technical Competencies
          • Strong verbal and written communication skills in legal language.
          • Computer literacy: MS Office, email, internet, and access to legal sources.
          • Knowledge of modern learning platforms (e.g., whiteboard tech, eFundi) to support learning and collaboration.
          • Curriculum design, development, and review skills; adaptability and agility.
          • Strong research skills, including funding applications and supervision of UG/PG students.
          • Ability to work effectively in multilingual environments at NWU.
          Key Behavioural Competencies
          • Good interpersonal relations and ability to work with large groups.
          • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; good report writing skills.
          • Highly motivated, self-driven, independent; good planning and time management; professional and ethical conduct.
          Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with NWU policy guidelines.

Job content: Mr. Kagiso Masilo at 016 910 3633
Recruitment process: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi at 018 389 2457

21 September 2025

As soon as possible

Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications or submissions via other platforms will not be considered.

The University subscribes to Employment Equity principles and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to appoint. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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