Senior Lecturer: Department Urban and Regional Planning

Job Title:

Senior Lecturer:
Department Urban and Regional Planning (Job )

Contract Type:
Permanent

Occupational Level: Junior Management

Location:

Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 22/10/2026

• Initiate, conduct and sustain quality research outputs in Urban and Regional Planning.
• Provide research leadership and mentorship to academic colleagues and postgraduate students.
• Teach and assess postgraduate students in relevant modules, including the development and delivery of learning materials, assessment activities and feedback to support student learning and academic progression.
• Provide study leadership at the postgraduate level.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for external funding and collaborative research projects.
• Perform relevant academic and general administrative duties at departmental, faculty and University level.

• A PhD on NQF level 10 in Human Settlements, Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field.
• At least 5-10 publications in internationally recognised journals or relevant industry experience.
• 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 publication/s 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.

• A demonstrated ability to source external research funding or grant opportunities.
• Proven lecturing or teaching experience

• Results-oriented:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to maintain composure and self-control.
• Strategic Thinking:
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• 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.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

1 January 2026

The salary is available on request.

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

For enquiries, please feel free to contact  or email Phoka

R.za. Additionally, kindly contact / 2558 for assistance.

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-.pdf

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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.