Job Details

  • Reference number: RefUnit 366/664
  • Province: Eastern Cape
  • Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
  • Posted: August 21st

Background to Position

East London Campus

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community. The University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint suitable qualified and experienced candidates for vacant post in Accounting Department-Faculty of Management and Commerce: The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community. The University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint suitable qualified and experienced candidates for vacant post in Accounting Department-Faculty of Management and Commerce.

Job Description

Responsibilities include: 

  • Teaching, learning and assessment at postgraduate and/or undergraduate level 
  • Participate in / drive research, curriculum design and implement initiatives in the department 
  • Participate in collaborative research projects locally and internationally 
  • Supervise postgraduate research 
  • Participate in / initiate academic administrative functions for the smooth running of the department, faculty and the institution 
  • Participate in / initiate community engagement projects for the department.

Inherent Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

  • CA (SA) with a minimum of 3 years post articles work experience, plus Masters in Accounting or related subject, and higher education related teaching experience (registration for a doctoral degree will be an advantage); or 
  • Doctoral Degree in Accounting or related subject with 5 years teaching experience in a professionally accredited accounting programme; 
  • Sound knowledge of either;
  • International Financial Reporting Standards and governance frameworks; 
  • South African taxation; 
  • International Auditing Standards and governance frameworks; or 
  • Financial management and Management accounting 
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake administrative responsibilities at departmental or institutional levels 
  • Participation in community engagement projects

Added advantages: 

  • A recognized teaching qualification or willingness to work towards achieving it 
  • Demonstrated research output or potential to undertake research 
  • Strong information technology skills 

Application Requirement

Closing Date: 4 September 2023

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to visit the Website www.ufh.ac.za/jobs  for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.   

The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile. 

About University of Fort Hare

The University of Fort Hare is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was a key institution of higher education for black Africans from 1916 to 1959 when it offered a Western-style academic education to students from across sub-Saharan Africa, creating a black African elite.