PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe senior lecturer will be assisting in teaching, learning, community engagement and research (supervision of students, publications, conferences).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching, learning, short course, service-learning modules development, Work Integrated Learning. Decolonizing curriculum, respect for indigenous knowledge holders and practitioners. Assist students with placement after graduation and entrepreneurial skills. Partnering, co-existing with local communities and co-producing culturally safe pedagogy. Community Engagement and African Centred Research. Capacity building and postgraduate supervision. Competency in English and other indigenous languages advantageous. Multi – transdisciplinary, government and industry collaboration. An understanding of relevant IK legislation, policies, and other relevant legal frameworks. Ethical stewardship, IKS and Intellectual Property Rights.
Minimum requirements
A PhD (NQF level 10) in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS). A minimum of 3 years’ lecturing experience at a tertiary institution. Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students. A publication record.
KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESComputer literacy Abilities in community and stakeholder engagement. Team player and output oriented. Communication (both verbal and written), writing and report skills. Curriculum design, teaching, pedagogical competency. Leadership, planning and organizing. Technology, applications, and computer literacy. Networking and collaboration. Project and financial management. Community-engaged research, and culturally responsive pedagogies. Holistic assessments Research and scholarly competency. Community Engagement and leadership. Multidisciplinary influence and epistemological pluralism.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESIntegrity and honesty Accountability, flexibility, and ability to work in diverse environment . Interpersonal relations, organisational, problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence. Ability to work effectively across functional groups to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently, yet as a team player. Epistemic openness. Mentorship and advocacy. Participatory approach.
Apply by: 25 August 2026
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