Junior Lecturer- Setswana And African Languages; V002719

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 (vanderbijlpark campus) faculty of education–school of languages in education position number: v002719 vacancy: junior lecturer-setswana and african languages peromnes grade: a9 employment type: permanent appointment

providing quality service regarding teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community engagement within the subject group: setswana and african languages. This position is a junior lecturer’s position.

• teaching a variety of sesotho for education modules within a multi-modal delivery approach of teacher training programs at under- and postgraduate level.
• expertise and experience of teaching sesotho at school and/or a higher education institution are required.
• pursue own studies on a higher level (m.ed.).
• active participation in community-based or service-learning projects.
• planning, organizing and record keeping as part of office and subject (module) administration in accordance with faculty’s teaching policy and close collaboration with the subject group (meetings).
• active participation to operationalize the wil program at all levels.

• an honours degree in languages and specifically sesotho and other african languages (nqf level
  8).
• must be registered with the south african council for educators (sace)
• a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching setswana at secondary school level (intermediate, senior, and/or fet phase).

• membership in professional bodies or other relevant affiliations.

• subject knowledge in sesotho
• pedagogical skills: language methodology
• assessment competencies
• computer literate (microsoft word).

• high standard of work ethics.
• good interpersonal professional skills
• able to work individually as well as part of subject group (team).
• ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self-directed manner.

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. Salome romylos on .

enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: ms. Vuyi ramavhulela on .

closing date: 20 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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