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Lecturer: Digital- and Leadership Acumen for Accountants

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Stellenbosch University

Accounting · Economics

Western Cape Lecturer Posted 5 days ago Ref EBW06/366/0926
Accounting Economics Lecturer Honours Degree

Job overview

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Facilitation of learning, teaching and assessment activities in undergraduate modules in the Digital Acumen Stream and/or Leadership Acumen Stream, including contributing to curriculum and pedagogical development and improvement
  • Participating in the development and implementation of digital and online learning activities and assessments, including the development of simulations and other authentic learning activities
  • Contributing to the ongoing development of curricula in response to developments in technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability and the accountancy profession
  • Participating in postgraduate supervision activities and, where appropriate, contributing to postgraduate supervision under guidance in Accountancy and related research fields
  • Engaging in research and publishing academic work in Accountancy and related research fields in reputable popular, academic and peer-reviewed journals
  • Participating in community interaction/social impact initiatives, including involvement in the SAICA’s Thuthuka project, if required
  • Participating in academic administration and internal and/or external service-rendering activities

Requirements

  • Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in a field relevant to the Digital Acumen and/or Leadership Acumen subject areas
  • Academic excellence, evidenced by a full academic transcript, and/or proven academic research experience (master’s degree in a relevant field, or a PhD, or publication(s) in DHET-approved journal(s))
  • Demonstrated digital literacy and the ability to use and critically evaluate digital technologies relevant to accounting education and professional practice
  • The ability to teach and function effectively in a large, multilingual teaching and learning environment
  • A commitment to student success, innovative teaching, curriculum renewal and education innovation
  • A commitment to research and continued academic development
  • A commitment to social impact and community involvement, including participation in SAICA’s Thuthuka project
  • The ability to work effectively in a team
  • The ability to undertake academic administration and related service activities

About the institution

Stellenbosch University’s School of Accountancy is one of South Africa’s leading providers of accountancy education. The School offers teaching, learning, research and social impact opportunities across accountancy-related subject areas within a collegial academic environment that supports scholarly development, research and engagement with the accounting profession. It plays an important role in the education of professional accountants for the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

How to apply

Your application must include all of the following documents and must reach the University before or on the closing date:

  • A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including the names and email addresses of at least three referees
  • A full academic transcript for all tertiary studies completed or attempted
  • A cover letter
  • A required online learning activity using Google Sites demonstrating MS Excel skills and aptitude for developing effective digital learning materials

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to prepare an online learning activity using Google Sites that demonstrates their MS Excel skills and their aptitude for developing effective digital learning materials. Applicants should draw on their practical experience using MS Excel to introduce students to an Excel concept, functionality or application relevant to professional accountancy practice. The learning activity should include practical exercises that demonstrate real-world application. The cover letter must include a link to the applicant’s Google Site containing the required online learning activity.

Additional information about the Digital and Leadership Acumen Module Streams within the School of Accountancy, as well as information required for the preparation of the online learning activity, is available at: https://sites.google.com/sun.ac.za/dla/

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now”.

Commencement of duties: 01 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Enquiries about this post: Prof C Lamprecht, clam@sun.ac.za, 021 808 3889.

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance: Human Resources Client Services Centre, 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za.

Lecturer: Digital- and Leadership Acumen for Accountants

Closes 12 Oct 2026

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