Lecturer (nGAP) (1 post)

• This position grants the incumbent the opportunity to fully participate in the Implementation of the "Staffing South Africa's Universities" Framework. The incumbent will be involved in Teaching and learning, research and community engagement and will report to the Head of Department: Computer Science and Information Technology. The incumbent will be appointed permanently in a substantive position as Lecturer. The incumbent must meet the job requirements and competencies and be responsible for the following key performance areas:

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Prospective candidates should have achieved an average of 70% or above in the Master's degree
• Prospective candidates have no or limited experience in their academic career, but have a demonstrated passion for an academic career
• Prospective candidates should be willing to pursue PhD studies in the Artificial Intelligence field
• A course or module in Data Structures or Algorithms or Artificial Intelligence at BSc submit BSc transcript
• One year or limited experience in teaching in Higher Education
• A publication in an accredited journal
• Must be forty 40 years or younger
• Commit to the completion of Doctoral studies, within a prescribed period, where the applicant only has a Master's degree, or commit to the completion of PhD studies, within a prescribed period, where the applicant has already registered for a doctoral degree
• Be prepared to sign a contract of employment committing to the full duration of training in the "Staffing South Africa's University's Framework" Development Programme over six years
• Be a South African citizen
• Participation in community engagement activities will be recommended
• Proven ability to navigate online platformssuch as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MSWord, MS Excel, Internet, and competency of ITS

COMPETENCIES

• Technical/professional knowledge and skill
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Clientservice orientation
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Coaching and mentoring
• Problem solving
• Professional and ethicalstandards
• Managing work standards
• Personal impact,stature, and credibility

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To successfully participate in the "Staffing South Africa's University's Framework" Development Programme over six years
• Undertaking Teaching and learning, research and Community Engagement in Computer Science and Information Technology on a reduced workload for the first three years and thereafter gradually increasing to a full workload
• Register and complete PhD studies, where the applicant only has a Master's degree.
• Commit to working with an appointed mentor and ensure an effective mentor-mentee relationship
• Attend agreed-upon short courses on research, teaching and development over the duration of the programme
• Submit a detailed annual report on participation and progress in the Development Programme over the first six years
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively improve institutional culture
• Perform any other duties assigned by the HOD/Line Manager

Typed applications quoting the reference number which should contain comprehensive curriculumvitae, certified copiesof allqualifications andcontact detailsofthreereferees,should be forwarded to Human Capital and Transformation Department, for the attention of Mrs NG Motsamai, by e-mail hr.recruitment6@smu.ac.za by not later than 16h00, on the closing date as indicated on the advert.

Deadline:18th September,2026