CORE PUPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills by individuals in order that they are able to function

Effectively within the profession and as productive members of the broader society.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitation of teaching and learning within the discipline of Public Administration and Management;
• Supervision of post-graduate research
• Perform academic administration, in relation to the expectations of the qualifications in Public Administration and

Management.

• Coordination of the Raymond Mhlaba Unit for Public Administration and Leadership in Project Management.
• Develop relevant course and module content in collaboration with staff in the discipline of Public Administration and

Management..

• Participate in engagement within the University and wider community.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•  Sound knowledge in the theory  and application of public administration and management
• Experience in facilitating learning at the undergraduate and post-graduate level and supervision of post-

graduate research.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge, by virtue of publications and successful supervision
• of post-graduate research
• Show potential in conducting research in public administration and management.
• Ability to organize annual memorial lectures; organize and manage short learning  programmes and other community

engagement activities.

• Project management skills

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REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post candidates should have

–          a PhD in Public Administration and Management with relevant experience for Senior Lecturer; OR

–          a Masters degree in Public Administration and Management with relevant experience for Lecturer – progress towards completing a PhD will be an added advantage.

Experience includes:

• facilitating learning at higher education both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• demonstrable potential to conduct research, and
• scholarly publication in accredited journals.