Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: Department of Auditing - Senior Lecturer

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITING – UNIT FOR FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

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SENIOR LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

• Lecturing and assessment in the field of Fraud Risk Management at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Supervising postgraduate students and providing guidance to students on research-related matters;
• Scientific research and publications in accredited academic journals;
• Academic administration and management.

• A Master’s degree in the broader Auditing field and/or Forensic investigation/ Forensic Accounting and registered as a CA(SA), ACCA, or CIA OR
• A relevant doctorate degree in the broader Auditing field or in Forensic investigation/ Forensic Accounting related field;
• AND in addition to the above:
• At least 3 years relevant tertiary teaching or industry experience and demonstrated competence;
• At least 2 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published);
• At least 2 completed Master’s students delivered or involvement with PhD supervision; and
• Evidence of professional engagement where applicable.

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Digital acumen;
• Ability to effectively function in a team;
• Relevant knowledge of appropriate research methodologies;
• Skills and knowledge of acting as a study leader at the Master’s level;
• Ability to effectively manage and evaluate all the research activities of students;
• Independent administration and management of a module (if the candidate has teaching experience).

• Experience in blended learning practices;
• Lecturing experience at postgraduate level;
• Experience in the guidance of postgraduate students’ research;
• Experience in the analysis of financial statements and accounting records in order to detect financial crimes;
• Practical experience in the prevention, detection, and investigation of financial crimes, and especially in an IT audit environment;
• Practical experience of data analytics in the fraud risk context/environment:
• Involvement in professional activities where applicable;
• Publications in accredited academic journals;
• The potential to develop into a scholar in the discipline;
• Candidates who are not yet in possession of a doctoral degree should demonstrate the potential and willingness to obtain a doctoral qualification within a reasonable period after the date of appointment;
• Registration with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners or the Institute for Commercial Forensic Practitioners.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

PLEASE NOTE:

As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare and present a 15-minute simulated lecture to the committee.

By applying, candidates agree to the appointment process as set out in the relevant UP policy document. This process can be accessed at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:
Miss Tiiso Raphiri, Tel:

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