KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll  - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                                                      

•    A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

•    Cover Letter 

•    Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).

•    A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

•    Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities: 

•    Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in isiZulu.

•    Design undergraduate and postgraduate courses in isiZulu.

•    Contribute to curriculum development within the African Languages Department.

•    Initiate, conduct, and sustain high-level research and produce quality research outputs.

•    Participate in community service and provide evidence of engaged scholarly activities.

•    Work in a team with members of the department and faculty.

•    Perform general leadership and administrative duties related to the faculty.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

•    A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature (for a permanent appointment) 

•    Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or  linguistics and literature MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). 

•    Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent activities (seminars/symposia/colloqiua).

•    Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. 

•    A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

•    A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature.

•    Proven experience in supervision of postgraduate programmes in African languages, relevant either in isiZulu language or linguistics or isiZulu literature.

•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences.

•    Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

•    An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

•    Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.

•    A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals. 

•    Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

•    A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature. 

•    Experience in postgraduate supervision.

 

Required competencies: 

•    Results Orientated:

-    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 

-    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

•    Strategic Thinking:

-    The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

•    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. 

•    Building Coalitions:

-    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Assumption of duties:

01 August 2026 or as soon as possible.

Closing date:

25 June 2026 

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 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558 / 2979   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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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.