Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Accounting: Department of Commercial Accounting)

Advert reference: uj_002434 Advert status: Online Apply by: 9 August 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training Job category: Education and Training Campus: Soweto Campus Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Open to all Level: Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

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Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Commercial Accounting. The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Commercial Accounting Department.

The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Have strong knowledge in the field of IFRS Accounting.
• Lecture Accounting at an undergraduate level including setting tests, assignments and examination papers.
• Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
• Contribute to activities of the department, the college and university.
• Conduct and publish quality research and participate in conferences.
• Be involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
• Participate in community engagement and societal impact projects.

Minimum requirements

• A Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA or ACCA.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Previous experience in teaching and research in Accountancy at University level.
• Appropriate practical experience.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors.
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Masters (NQF 9) or PHD (NQF 10) qualification.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Record of relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms. Boitumelo Kuzwayo, CA (SA) on Tel: (011) 559 5080

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Samkelisiwe Chiliza (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2548

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.