University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Accounting Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Closing Date 25/3/2026 Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Finance Clusters, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme. The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). The successful candidate for Lecturer in the Financial Accounting will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Financial Accounting Conduct research and publish Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision Provide academic leadership and administration Undertake curriculum development and assessment Participate in community engagement and discipline-specific outreach Registered Chartered Accountant (SA) A minimum of one year of relevant teaching or academic trainee experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and/or in a professional CA training environment. Added Advantages A relevant Master’s degree in the Accounting profession or Accounting Education Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Presentation and facilitation skills Student focused approach Planning and organising skills Computer literacy and e-learning skills Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership. For further information (but not applications), please contact Zurelda Mongane at zmitchell@uwc.ac.za. In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za. DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr