SUMMARY:
Facilitate the learning process in External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and Taxation (by
POSITION INFO:
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB |
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To facilitate the learning process in External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and Taxation for undergraduate and/or postgraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA). |
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS |
- Facilitate the learning process in External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and Taxation (by taking responsibility for course material, lectures, tutorials, setting and moderating of assessments) for undergraduate and/or postgraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) – both day and evening groups.
- Coordinate academic programmes.
- Undertake research and scholarly activities.
- Engage with professional bodies and other stakeholders.
- Perform related administrative duties.
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CORE COMPETENCIES |
- Sound knowledge in the theory and application of External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and Taxation including recent trends and developments in the field.
- Experience in facilitating learning for undergraduate students intending to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).
- Potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge in research and publication.
- Relevant knowledge of research methodologies in the field of External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and Taxation.
- The innate desire to deliver work of an excellent standard.
- Strong communication (written / verbal) skills.
- Initiative and the motivation to work without needing extensive supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
Added advantages and preferences:
- Experience in the facilitation and management of large student groups.
- Experience and a thorough understanding of trending technologies including data and/or accounting analytics.
- Involvement in professional activities or with professional bodies or other stakeholders.
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REQUIREMENTS |
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Candidates should:
- Be a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (or should have passed the professional examinations and be in the final year of obtaining the designation);
- Be in possession of an honour’s degree or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification specialising in External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and Taxation*; and
- Have at least 3 years relevant or related working experience in External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and/or Taxation and/or the facilitation of learning in undergraduate and/or postgraduate External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance and/or Taxation courses.
* Preference will be given to candidates who have made progress towards a master’s degree specialising in External Auditing, Ethics, Corporate Governance or Taxation. |
DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.
