Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

The Department – Description of the Department
The Department of Accounting’s focus is professional Accountancy education for prospective Chartered Accountants and Tax Professionals. The Department’s BCom Accounting and the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, as well as Honours in Financial Accounting programmes, are endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation (PDipTax) is associated with the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT). On the research front, the Department also offers post-graduate programmes to PhD level. The master’s degree in taxation is done by coursework and thesis on a part-time basis.

Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties.  Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

In addition, a Professor and an Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The purpose of this role is to lead and facilitate a capstone course in the second year of the CA-endorsed academic programme to develop the CA of the Future professional values, attitudes and acumens throughout the academic programme to enable students to integrate the relevant acumens and technical competencies.  

The Requirements
Associate Professor:

CA(SA) in good standing at the date of application, with either a Master’s degree or PhD in Accounting, Auditing, Management Accounting and Finance, Taxation or Accounting Education, and relevant experience in the following:  

• Professional experience in Commerce or Professional Services.
• Considerable teaching experience in Accountancy at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required on a SAICA CA-endorsed programme.
• Supervision to graduation at the Master’s and/or PhD levels required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.

Senior Lecturer:

CA(SA) in good standing at the date of application, with an intent to pursue a relevant Master’s degree, and relevant experience in the following:

• Professional experience in Commerce or Professional Services; or
• Teaching experience in Accountancy at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required on a SAICA CA-endorsed programme.
• Growing national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.
• A relevant Master’s degree would be an advantage.

 Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: –
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. 

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.  Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 7266.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2025.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade AP):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R936,120.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1,203,447.00

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R783,243.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1,013,469.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. 

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. 

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University’s Recruitment and Selection policies. 

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are: 
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.