Duties and responsibilities: Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students. Supervise LLB/LLM/LLD/PhD students. Provide quality research outputs. Participate in community engagement duties where possible. Inherent requirements: Lecturer A LLD or PhD in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) or Masters degree in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. A good academic record (attach full record). Recommendations: Post-graduate study guidance. Knowledge of Corporate Law or Labour Law. Required competencies: Results oriented. - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing ones task. Strategic thinking. - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people. - The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. Assumption of duties: 01 May 2025 or As soon as possible Closing date: 02 February 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 2979 or email jardinesufs.ac.za or Recruitufs.ac.za . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9814 / 9813 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.
