Key Performance AreasThe 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 and research, 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 a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Business & Finance, School of Government (including Public Administration) and Academic Development. The Faculty also boasts research strengths across multiple disciplines through which it impacts both policy and practice across diverse facets of business and society at large. The Faculty has developed strong multi-stakeholder linkages and meaningful interfaces with commerce, industry, civil society and government. It is a Faculty with a strong teaching and learning ethos focussing on building critical capacity in both the private and public sector.
The Department of Accounting, within the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences, at the University of the Western Cape, is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in accounting, that is accredited by SAIPA and allows access to the accounting profession.
Key performance areas:
Facilitate learning at undergraduate level, primarily in the area of taxation.
Academic administration
Conduct research and publish
Undertake curriculum development and assessment
Participate in community engagement and outreach
Minimum RequirementsA CA(SA) qualification or relevant Masters Degree
Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning in the field of Taxation
Added Advantages:
A relevant Masters degree.
Key Competencies:
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 Ms Bonita Raymond on e-mail: **********
