Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Accountancy x1
Job Details
Job Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Accountancy
Job ID: 6360
Contract Type: Permanent
Occupational Level: Junior Management
Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State
Organisational Unit: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences → School of Accountancy
Closing Date: 8 March 2026
Assumption of Duties: 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
Job Overview
University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications for the position of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Accountancy within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, School of Accountancy. This is a permanent academic appointment based at the Bloemfontein Campus.
The role focuses on teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic leadership, contributing to the advancement of accountancy education aligned with professional standards and the evolving demands of the profession.
Key Responsibilities
Teach, coordinate, and assess Accounting and Financial Accounting modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Develop students’ digital acumen and graduate attributes
Contribute to curriculum development and innovation aligned with professional accountancy bodies such as SAICA
Advance pedagogical practices within the School of Accountancy
Conduct research and publish in accredited, high-quality journals
Present research at conferences, colloquia, workshops, and seminars
Build and maintain relationships with the academic research community and professional accountancy bodies
Perform academic and administrative duties within the School
Additional Responsibilities (Senior Lecturer)
Provide academic leadership and oversee quality assurance processes
Supervise Honours, Master’s, and PhD students
Mentor junior academic staff and support their career development
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Lecturer
Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Accountancy or a related discipline
ORChartered Accountant (SA) with an NQF Level 8 qualification in Accountancy or related discipline
Good academic record
Senior Lecturer
PhD (NQF Level 10) in Accountancy or a related discipline
ORChartered Accountant (SA) with a Master’s degree (NQF Level 9)
Proven experience in facilitating learning in the accountancy field
Demonstrated contributions to research and knowledge advancement
Record of high-quality publications in accountancy
Recommended Skills and Experience
Lecturer
Practical experience in the field of Accountancy
Recent lecturing experience at a higher education institution
Scholarly publication record
Membership of professional accountancy bodies
Senior Lecturer
Strong leadership and management skills
Willingness to contribute to strategic initiatives of the School
Readiness to serve on the School of Accountancy management team
Membership of relevant professional accountancy bodies
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Available on request
Benefits include:
Pension scheme
Medical aid
Group life insurance
Housing allowance
Annual and sick leave
Service bonus
Study benefits (subject to conditions)
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online only via the official UFS vacancy website. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Applicants must submit:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of qualifications (including SAQA accreditation for foreign qualifications)
Copy of South African ID or passport
Proof of current or previous employment (external applicants)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing Date: 8 March 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



