Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

The University of Cape Town (UCT), a leading research-intensive African university, invites applications for three (3) permanent full-time Senior Lecturer or Lecturer positions within its esteemed College of Accounting.

We are seeking highly skilled and professionally qualified individuals to contribute to our dynamic team in Cape Town. These roles are crucial for teaching and shaping future Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)) in our SAICA-endorsed programmes.

About UCT and the College of Accounting

UCT is committed to inspiring creativity through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery, and citizenship, aiming to enhance the lives of its students and staff while advancing a more equitable and sustainable social order. The Faculty of Commerce, home to the College of Accounting, upholds these values.

The College of Accounting is one of the largest departments within UCT’s Faculty of Commerce. Our vision is to be a centre of excellence in professional accounting education, with highly regarded Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) programmes fully endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

Available Positions

We have vacancies for both Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in the following critical areas:

• Financial Reporting
• Governance, Audit and Assurance

Who We’re Looking For

Requirements for Senior Lecturer Level Position:

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) or a comparable professional accounting designation.
• A relevant Master’s degree.
• A developing national reputation in the field, with contributions to knowledge such as papers in academic journals, citations, or major research monographs.
• Demonstrable teaching experience of at least three (3) years at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in professional accounting programmes. This includes experience in curriculum design, creating learning materials, course oversight, postgraduate supervision, and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience in academic administration and leadership roles at course, departmental, faculty, and/or university level.
• Contributions, based on academic skills, to bodies outside the university.

Requirements for Lecturer Level Position:

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) or a comparable professional accounting designation.
• Demonstrable teaching ability and strong presentation skills. Evidence could include public speaking, lecturing, tutoring, workshops, training, or creating learning materials.

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience:

For Senior Lecturer or Lecturer:

• Post-training practical business experience.

For Lecturer:

• A relevant Master’s degree.
• Teaching experience at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level on a professional accounting programme.
• Experience in academic administration and leadership roles at course and/or departmental level.

Your Responsibilities

Responsibilities at Senior Lecturer Level:

• Teach and supervise students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels on SAICA-endorsed programmes.
• Convene at least one course or programme at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Actively participate in research and scholarship that benefits the College and the accounting profession.
• Perform academic administrative tasks at College, Faculty, and/or University levels.
• Demonstrate academic leadership, management, and administration.
• Participate in College initiatives, especially those focused on transformation objectives.

Responsibilities at Lecturer Level:

• Teach students at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level on a SAICA-endorsed programme.
• Engage in research and scholarship that benefits the College and the accounting profession.
• Perform academic administrative tasks at College and/or Faculty levels.
• Contribute to academic leadership, management, and administration, appropriate to your level.
• Participate in College initiatives, especially those focused on transformation objectives.

What We Offer

These are permanent full-time positions. The 2025 annual remuneration packages, including benefits, are as follows:

• Senior Lecturer: R 1,147,460
• Lecturer: R 941,184

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the UCT Internal Careers site to create a profile and submit your application. Be sure to clearly indicate which level you are applying for (Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, or both) in your motivation letter.

Please ensure you complete and attach the following documents to your profile:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) not exceeding four (4) pages.
• A letter of motivation, clearly addressing the requirements for the specific level you are applying for. Highlight your teaching philosophy and, for the Senior Lecturer post, demonstrate your academic leadership experience.
• Names and contact details (title, name, position, relationship, email, and telephone number) of three referees.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and pre-placement medical examinations. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Important Information

Closing Date: 24th October 2025

For enquiries about these positions, you are welcome to contact Professor Goolam Modack (Head of the College of Accounting) via email at [email protected]. For general application enquiries, please contact Ms. Natasha Khan at [email protected] or 021 650 3469.

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to diversity and redress. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the University’s Employment Equity Plan. UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Learn more about the College of Accounting at https://commerce.uct.ac.za/college-accounting