Job Description

Title of PositionLecturer in Financial AccountingPost Number8027581Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> AccountingType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date2/9/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines, including Accounting, Business and Finance, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Academic Literacies, and Political Studies. The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, and School of Government also form part of the Faculty.The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) for SAICA's Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and a number of other Professional Bodies.Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitating learning and teaching at an undergraduate level, primarily in the area of Financial Accounting.
• Providing academic administration.
• Conducting research and publishing.
• Undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertaking curriculum development and assessment.
• Participating in community engagement and outreach.

Minimum Requirements

• CA (SA) qualification
• At least one year of experience in facilitating learning at a tertiary level-, in the field of Financial Accounting.

Added Advantages:

• A relevant Master's degree

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Student-focused approach.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Proficient computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

For further information (but not applications), please contact Bonita Raymond at braymond@uwc.ac.zaIn your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.zaDISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

University of the Western Cape