Lecturer: Isizulu

Job Title- Lecturer: IsiZulu (Job ID: 5860)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department African Languages- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 1/9/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in isiZulu.
- Design undergraduate and postgraduate study material 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.
- 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 with specialisation in IsiZulu language and literature on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)

or
- Master’s degree with specialisation in IsiZulu language and literature on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD with specialisation in IsiZulu language and literature on NQF Level 10 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.

**Recommendations**:

- A PhD with specialisation in isiZulu language and literature on NQF Level 10.
- Experience in postgraduate supervision.
- Competencies**Required competencies**:

- **Results-oriented.**:

- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

**- Strategic thinking.**
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organized manner.

**- Business Acumen**:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

**- Leading.**
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy, and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

**- Building coalitions**
- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence, and persuade others.
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

**Assumption of duties**:
As soon as possible

**Closing date**:
01 September 2024

**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**:
**General**: