Website Vaal University of Technology
The University was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activities and reach since that time.
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
- Provide academic leadership within the field of Financial Accounting.
- Teach and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; develop and enhance the
- Financial Accounting curriculum, contributing to the ongoing development, maintenance, and quality control of the program.
- Lead research initiatives in the field of Accountancy, producing accredited research outputs and supervising graduate and postgraduate students.
- Build and maintain industry relationships, including consultation work and collaborative research.
- Engage with the community through participation in flagship programs and projects.
- Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:
- A master’s degree in accounting or a related field, or possession of CA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA designation.
- Strong knowledge of the theory and application of IFRS in Financial Accounting.
- A minimum of three years of tertiary education or related industry experience.
- Research experience and published outputs in DHET accredited journals, as well as presentations at conferences, will be an advantage.
- Affiliation with a relevant professional body is advantageous.
Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong teaching and facilitation skills.
- Excellent planning, organising, and time-management abilities.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in computer literacy.
- Ability to work independently with initiative and minimal supervision.