Associate Professor in Applied Risk Management; V000201

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

NWU

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBILJPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES – SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: V000201 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN APPLIED RISK MANAGEMENT PEROMNES GRADE: A6

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

An Associate Professor is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the organisational unit or interdisciplinary area and play a significant role within their profession or discipline. Academics at this level may be appointed in recognition of distinction in their discipline.

• Teaching
• Present lectures, conduct tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and student field excursions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.
• Development and Supervision
• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Supervise postgraduate students engaged in coursework.
• Initiate and develop unit materials including supervision of master’s and PhD research students.
• Supervise students and where appropriate the leadership of research teams.
• Develop students’ statistical analysis skills.
• Research
• Supervision of postgraduate research projects at master’s and PhD level.
• Conduct research.
• Participation in professional activity.
• Development of Course materials
• Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

• A PhD in Applied Risk Management or related field (NQF Level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of Risk Management or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience - applicants should show evidence of extensive independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works. be a subject matter-expert in their field.
• Sound practical experience to lead students in work-integrated learning, ability to supervise students at postgraduate level.

• Membership with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) and the Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA).

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Statistical skills (Stata, SPSS, E-views, R etc), proficiency in email and internet use.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Proven research outputs.
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to engage in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern teaching and learning platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to learning and collaboration environment.
• Involved in the development of and have responsibility for curricula and programs of study (award courses).
• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstrated language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Ability to function well individually and as part of a team or subject group.
• Strong analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Good Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Steve Dunga on

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Vuyi Ramavhulela on

CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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