22 Education Professional jobs in South Africa

Senior Lecturer (M000132) (Re-advertisement)
Apply by: 18 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng – Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU

Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: M000132 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 NOTE: THOSE THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO APPLY
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To carry out duties relating to teaching & learning, research and community engagement, for the subject group Curriculum Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching undergraduate modules.
Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate.
Research publications.
Community service.
Study guide and material development.
Support of research entity.
Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.
Minimum requirements
A PhD (NQF 10) in Curriculum Studies.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching in the relevant field in a higher education environment.
Be an author/co-author of at least 2 research articles in accredited journals.
Completed supervision of at least 1 master’s student.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

Have proven teaching experience in curriculum studies.
Involvement in funded research projects.
Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrate recent experience of working and teaching in a higher education context.
Demonstrate recent experience in publishing accredited research.
Demonstrate recent experience in supervising post-graduate students to completion.
Demonstrate recent experience of involvement in Community Engagement.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team.

REMUNERATION:

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. CP Van Der Vyver on

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. R Slambert on

CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2025

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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Associate Professor (P000510) (Re-Advertisement)
Apply by: 18 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
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.
About our company
NWU

Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY: FACULTY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: P000510 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT Note: Previous applicants need not apply again.

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To fill a vacancy and be responsible for teaching & learning, research and community engagement in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Curriculum studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching Undergraduate Modules.
Teaching and Supervision: Postgraduate.
Research Publications.
Community Service.
Study Guide and Material Development.
Support of Research Entity.
Initiating and Planning of Strategic Research Initiatives.

Minimum requirements
A PhD in Curriculum Studies (NQF level 10).
A minimum of five (5) years experience in higher education.
Have a proven and comprehensive teaching and research experience in higher education.
Author of at least 5 articles/books/chapters in the field since 2020.
Supervision of at least 2 Med students and 1 PhD student to completion.
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
Have a proven record of presenting at/attending relevant national and international conferences.
Demonstrate leadership in the field.
Involvement in teaching and/or research activities at community level.
Record of national and international networking, collaboration, and recognition.

Behavioural Competencies
Team worker.
Good interpersonal relations.

Remuneration:
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 Lloyd Conley
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Rouzenne Slambert0182852861
CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2025
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.

Important:
Our sole purpose is to share new jobs in South Africa with our readers that seek employment. The job shown on this page, belongs to the Government department as seen on the listing.

Associate Professor (P000510) (Re-Advertisement)
Apply by: 18 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
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.
About our company
NWU

Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY: FACULTY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: P000510 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT Note: Previous applicants need not apply again.

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To fill a vacancy and be responsible for teaching & learning, research and community engagement in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Curriculum studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching Undergraduate Modules.
Teaching and Supervision: Postgraduate.
Research Publications.
Community Service.
Study Guide and Material Development.
Support of Research Entity.
Initiating and Planning of Strategic Research Initiatives.

Minimum requirements
A PhD in Curriculum Studies (NQF level 10).
A minimum of five (5) years experience in higher education.
Have a proven and comprehensive teaching and research experience in higher education.
Author of at least 5 articles/books/chapters in the field since 2020.
Supervision of at least 2 Med students and 1 PhD student to completion.
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
Have a proven record of presenting at/attending relevant national and international conferences.
Demonstrate leadership in the field.
Involvement in teaching and/or research activities at community level.
Record of national and international networking, collaboration, and recognition.

Behavioural Competencies
Team worker.
Good interpersonal relations.

Remuneration:
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 Lloyd Conley
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Rouzenne Slambert0182852861
CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2025
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.

Important:
Our sole purpose is to share new jobs in South Africa with our readers that seek employment. The job shown on this page, belongs to the Government department as seen on the listing.

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the delivery of occupationally directed education, training and development to the company  line managers and employees in order to improve the performance of individuals and
  effectiveness of the organisation. Reporting to Learning and Development Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant tertiary qualification in the Education, Training and Development field at NQF level 6
• Registered Skills Development Facilitator / Coach and Mentor / Assessor and Moderato
• 2+ years in a similar role 

Main Requirements:

HR Legislation:  

• Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices
• An in depth understanding of and to comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement etc.) 

Employment Equity:

• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes

BBBEE: 

• Create an awareness of BBBEE within the Group
• Assist the Learning & Development Manager with the skills element within BBBEE

Training and Development: 

• Assist the line managers and facilitators in identifying employee training needs and problem solving around these issues
• Analyse the individual development plans of employees to understand the training and development requirements
• Discuss with external suppliers and facilitators on specific requirements of the learning and development intervention and source details, as defined in the training strategy, in order to meet organisational, departmental and individual development needs. (evaluate the programmes using accepted criteria)
• Schedule staff to attend internal and external learning events in accordance with the wider learning and development strategy
• Develop material for in-house training
• Ensure that appropriate resources are available, e.g. venue, equipment, course material, manpower, etc.
• Collate training information for audit purposes – BBBEE, ISO etc.
• Participate in audits and ensure recommendations are actioned
• Facilitate internal training interventions
• Gather information for learning communications i.e. noticeboards, newsletters etc.
• Collate learning and development evaluations to enable amendments to programmes
• Provide technical expertise on external industry committees and bodies

Administration: 

• Prepare learning and development materials to a consistently high standard and ensure that they reach the delegates/facilitators within agreed timescales
• Update the learning and development calendar

Workplace Assessments: 

• Administer, coordinate and maintain assessment records
• Coordinate Standards Based Assessments processes and conduct outcomes-based assessments

SETA Management: 

• Manage learners and learnerships through the SETA
• Co-ordinate and provide input into the Workplace Skills Plan to ensure accurate and timely submission
• Provide administrative support in the skills development levy claim process
• Perform programme planning, co-ordination and qualification development within the SETA framework

Reporting:

• Compile Training and Development monthly reports

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the delivery of occupationally directed education, training and development to KAP Automotive line managers and employees in order to improve the performance of individuals and effectiveness of the organisation.

Educational Requirements:

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant tertiary qualification in the Education, Training and Development field at NQF level 6

Additional Requirements:

• Registered Skills Development Facilitator / Coach and Mentor / Assessor and Moderator

Key Performance Areas

HR Legislation:

• Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices.
• An in depth understanding of and to comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement etc.)

Employment Equity:

• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
• BBBEE:
• Create an awareness of BBBEE within the Group.
• Assist the Learning & Development Manager with the skills element within BBBEE

Training and Development:

• Assist the line managers and facilitators in identifying employee training needs and problem solving around these issues.
• Analyse the individual development plans of employees to understand the training and development requirements.
• Discuss with external suppliers and facilitators on specific requirements of the learning and development intervention and source details, as defined in the training strategy, in order to meet organisational, departmental and individual development needs. (evaluate the programmes using accepted criteria).
• Schedule staff to attend internal and external learning events in accordance with the wider learning and development strategy.
• Develop material for in-house training.
• Ensure that appropriate resources are available, e.g. venue, equipment, course material, manpower, etc.
• Collate training information for audit purposes – BBBEE, ISO etc.
• Participate in audits and ensure recommendations are actioned.
• Facilitate internal training interventions.
• Gather information for learning communications i.e. noticeboards, newsletters etc.
• Collate learning and development evaluations to enable amendments to programmes.
• Provide technical expertise on external industry committees and bodies.

Administration:

• Prepare learning and development materials to a consistently high standard and ensure that they reach the delegates/facilitators within agreed timescales.
• Update the learning and development calendar.

Workplace Assessments:

• Administer, coordinate and maintain assessment records.
• Coordinate Standards Based Assessments processes and conduct outcomes-based assessments.

SETA Management:

• Manage learners and learnerships through the SETA.
• Co-ordinate and provide input into the Workplace Skills Plan to ensure accurate and timely submission.
• Provide administrative support in the skills development levy claim process.
• Perform programme planning, co-ordination and qualification development within the SETA framework.

Reporting:

• Compile Training and Development monthly reports

• National Diploma in HR Management or relevant tertiary qualification in the Education, Training & Development (ETD) field (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum 2 to 3 years operational experience in a similar role within the Automotive environment.

• HR Legislation:
  • Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices.
  • In-depth understanding of and to comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.).
• Employment Equity:
  • Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
• BBBEE:
  • Create an awareness of BBBEE within the Group.
  • Assist the L&D Manager with the skills element within BBBEE.
• Training and Development:
  • Assist Line Managers and Facilitators in identifying employee training needs and problem solving.
  • Analyse the individual development plans of employees to understand the training and development requirements.
  • Discuss with external suppliers and Facilitators on specific requirements of the learning and development intervention and source details, as defined in the training strategy, in order to meet organisational, departmental and individual development needs.
  • Schedule staff to attend internal and external learning events in accordance with the wider learning and development strategy.
  • Develop material for in-house training.
  • Facilitate internal training interventions.
  • Gather information for learning communications.
  • Collate learning and development evaluations to enable amendments to programmes.
  • Provide technical expertise on external industry committees and bodies.
• Administration:
  • Prepare learning and development materials to a consistently high standard and ensure that they reach the Delegates/Facilitators within agreed timescales.
  • Update the learning and development calendar.
• Reporting:
  • Compile HR monthly reports.
• Workplace Assessments:
  • Administer, co-ordinate and maintain assessment records.
  • Co-ordinate Standards Based Assessments processes and conduct outcomes-based assessments.
• SETA management:
• • Manage learners and learnerships through the SETA.
  • Co-ordinate and provide input into the Workplace Skills Plan to ensure accurate and timely submission.
  • Provide administrative support in the skills development levy claim process.
  • Perform programme planning, co-ordination and qualification development within the SETA framework.

Optimi has an opportunity for an experienced Education Specialist to join our Academics department and contribute to the quality, development, and delivery of qualifications aligned with our GuidEd Learning strategy. You must be a self-driven education professional eager to make a visible impact.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Essential)
• Honours or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Preferred)
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in:
  • Accreditation requirements across quality councils, SETAs, and DHET
  • Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment toolsin a TVET space, with a focus on curriculum development as it applies to Occupational Certificates.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Essential)
• Experience with Moodle or other LMS platforms (Preferred)
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
  

DUTIES

• Assist in designing and reviewing academic products aligned with the GuidEd Learning
• Map and develop student journeys in collaboration with facilitators and coordinators.
• Contribute to the development and review of qualifications to reflect evolving educational trends.
• Design and develop new qualifications and short courses.
• Work with the Accreditation and Quality Assurance team to maintain and apply for institutional accreditations.
• Create and maintain assessments that align with curriculum requirements.
• Ensure assessments meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Work with internal departments to ensure an optimal student experience.
• Identify operational issues and propose improvements.
• Provide academic input and updates to relevant departments.
• Track project progress and provide regular reports to the manager.
• Highlight challenges and delays and propose viable solutions.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Optimi has an opportunity for an experienced Education Specialist to join our Academics department and contribute to the quality, development, and delivery of qualifications aligned with our GuidEd Learning strategy. You must be a self-driven education professional eager to make a visible impact.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Essential)
• Honours or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Preferred)
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in:
  • Accreditation requirements across quality councils, SETAs, and DHET
  • Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment toolsin a TVET space, with a focus on curriculum development as it applies to Occupational Certificates.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Essential)
• Experience with Moodle or other LMS platforms (Preferred)
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
  

DUTIES

• Assist in designing and reviewing academic products aligned with the GuidEd Learning
• Map and develop student journeys in collaboration with facilitators and coordinators.
• Contribute to the development and review of qualifications to reflect evolving educational trends.
• Design and develop new qualifications and short courses.
• Work with the Accreditation and Quality Assurance team to maintain and apply for institutional accreditations.
• Create and maintain assessments that align with curriculum requirements.
• Ensure assessments meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Work with internal departments to ensure an optimal student experience.
• Identify operational issues and propose improvements.
• Provide academic input and updates to relevant departments.
• Track project progress and provide regular reports to the manager.
• Highlight challenges and delays and propose viable solutions.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.