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Lecturer: Teacher Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Oct 2026
. Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty. Inherent requirements: A Doctoral degree on NQF... or In-service Teachers)(contract appointment: five (5) years during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education
Senior Lecturer (25 Hours Per Week)(contract Appointment: 1 Year)
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Oct 2026
as needed (Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels). Publish research outputs in accredited national and international peer-reviewed
Associate Professor/ Professor: Department Urban And Regional Planning (job Id 6610)
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Oct 2026
Planning, or a closely related field. Experience as external examiner for master's-degree and doctoral students. Acted
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Psychology, Social Work& Criminology
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
Requirements: The successful candidate will preferably: Hold a doctoral degree completed within the last five years... from their university confirming that all doctoral requirements have been completed. Demonstrate a strong publication record appropriate
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Accounting Economics & Finance
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
, in Accounting or Finance at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree... that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University's requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Computational Sciences
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicant must have completed doctoral degree within the last five years. Must have graduated... CV including a list of research publications. Full transcript of recent academic records and copy of doctoral degree certificate
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Centre For Global Change
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
, at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit... the University's requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Chemical &earth Sciences
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
and experience. Full CV including a list of research publications. A certified copy of the doctoral degree certificate
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Psychology, Social Work& Criminology
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
. Requirements: The successful candidate will preferably: Hold a doctoral degree completed within the last five years in Social... from their university confirming that all doctoral requirements have been completed. Demonstrate a strong publication record appropriate
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Chemical &earth Sciences
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
Sciences) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period) Description: The Geography and Environmental Science... publications. A certified copy of the doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificates. Certified copy of ID
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Computational Sciences
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period) Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research... must have completed doctoral degree within the last five years. Must have graduated with a PhD in Renewable Energy, Mechanical
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Accounting Economics & Finance
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
and Finance) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)" Description: The Department of Accounting, Economics... institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Centre For Global Change
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (On behalf of Centre for Global Change) Post-Doctoral..., or any other closely related area, at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral
Professor/associate Professor/senior Lecturer – Science Education (specialization In Chemistry Education) (re-advertisement)
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Sep 2026
mentorship to novice researchers (staff members) and supervising postgraduate students up to doctoral level. The appointee.... Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum Requirements: Professor: A Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science
Lecturer: Accounting (two-year Contract), Dept. Of Sp & Fet
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Sep 2026
) 3. Your teacher's qualification 4. Abstract of your Masters and/or Doctoral degree.(whichever is applicable) 5
Senior Manager: Registration And Compliance
Company: Bomikazi recruitment |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Sep 2026
, etc. A Master's and Doctoral degree will be an added advantage.
Deputy Dean: Faculty Of Education
Company: ADvTECH |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Sep 2026
: Doctoral Degree (NQF Level 10) in a cognate field or PhD Honours in an African Language would be advantageous Minimum Work
Electronic Systems Engineer
Company: E&D Recruiters |

Location: East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
). Masters or Doctoral Level will be advantageous. 4-7 years experience in the electronic, engineering field Hardware
Electronic Systems Engineer
Company: E&D Recruiters |

Location: East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
). Masters or Doctoral Level will be advantageous. 4-7 years experience in the electronic, engineering field Hardware
Lecturer Ngap (electrical, Electronic And Computer Engineering) In Artificial Intelligence
Company: University of KwaZulu-Natal |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
candidates to pursue a career as an academic and researcher. The successful candidate will be expected to register for a doctoral
Lecturer - Management Accounting
Company: Durban University of Technology |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
Management or Accounting, obtained through a full research dissertation. However, an applicant with a completed Doctoral
Electronic Systems Engineer
Company: E&D Recruiters |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
or Doctoral Level will be advantageous. 4-7 years' experience in the electronic, engineering field Hardware and software R
Electronic Systems Engineer
Company: E&D Recruiters |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
(Electronic or Computer Engineering). Masters or Doctoral Level will be advantageous. 4-7 years’ experience in the electronic... Qualifications: BEng (Electronic or Computer Engineering). Masters or Doctoral Level will be advantageous. 4-7 years’ experience
Senior Research Associate (sra)
Company: MANCOSA |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 28 Sep 2026
Job description CORE PURPOSE: The Senior Research Associate provides academic and operational support within the Doctoral Research Office..., contributing to the effective delivery and continuous improvement of the institution's doctoral programmes. The role supports
Senior Lecturer: Chemical Engineering X2 (re-advertisement)
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 26 Sep 2026
in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience Doctoral qualification in Chemical
Senior Lecturer/lecturer: Public Administration And Governance
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 26 Sep 2026
. To provide postgraduate research supervision at Master's and Doctoral levels. To contribute to curriculum development, renewal... and postgraduate students as well as research supervision of master's and doctoral students. Contributing toward academic initiatives
Senior Lecturer/lecturer: Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 26 Sep 2026
requirements: Senior Lecturer A Doctoral Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering or Mechanical
Associate Professor/senior Lecturer Psychology Department Health Sciences
Company: Nelson Mandela University |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
, Provision of pastoral care, mentoring and clinical supervision, Provision of research supervision at post-graduate and doctoral... knowledge and expertise in technology for blended learning. Clinical and research supervision of Honours, Masters and Doctoral
Lecturer Nmu Business School
Company: Nelson Mandela University |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
to candidates who have progressed with doctoral studies in a commercial maritime management related field. DISCLAIMER: Nelson
Associate Professor/ Professor - Deevelopment Studies
Company: Nelson Mandela University |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
both master’s and doctoral students working on development-finance and socio-economic development topics, and to undertake the..., innovation, and socio-economic transformation. Supervision of doctoral theses across development-finance, entrepreneurship
Senior Lecturer: Applied Technologies
Company: Nelson Mandela University |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
at scale. Minimum Requirements Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer Nmu Business Schooll
Company: Nelson Mandela University |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
and Doctoral candidates; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent networking skills and the ability to work... in a team; Strong people management skills. REQUIREMENTS Professor. Candidates must: Have a relevant Doctoral degree
Associate Professor/ Professor - Human Resource Management
Company: Nelson Mandela University |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
’s and Doctoral (PhD) levels. Engage in independent and collaborative research in Human Resource Management, strategic HRM..., Master’s and Doctoral) Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes Provide academic administration and academic leadership Proven
Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Industrial And Organisational Psychology
Company: Nelson Mandela University |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
for appointment to the Associate Professor post, candidates must: Be in possession of a doctoral degree in Industrial... Lecturer post, candidates must: Be in possession of a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Industrial And Organisational Psychology
Company: HR Genie |

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
Professor post, candidates must: Be in possession of a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology... must: Be in possession of a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Be professionally registered with the Health
Lecturer Nmu Business School
Company: HR Genie |

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
to candidates who have progressed with doctoral studies in a commercial maritime management related field. DISCLAIMER: Nelson
Associate Professor/ Professor - Deevelopment Studies
Company: HR Genie |

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
both master's and doctoral students working on development-finance and socio-economic development topics, and to undertake the..., innovation, and socio-economic transformation. Supervision of doctoral theses across development-finance, entrepreneurship
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer Nmu Business Schooll
Company: HR Genie |

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
and Doctoral candidates; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent networking skills and the ability to work... in a team; Strong people management skills. REQUIREMENTS Professor. Candidates must: Have a relevant Doctoral degree
Associate Professor/ Professor - Human Resource Management
Company: HR Genie |

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour Provide postgrad supervision at Advanced diploma, masters and Doctoral..., Masters and Doctoral) Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes Provide academic administration and academic leadership Proven
Associate Professor/senior Lecturer Psychology Department Health Sciences
Company: HR Genie |

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
, Provision of pastoral care, mentoring and clinical supervision, Provision of research supervision at post-graduate and doctoral... knowledge and expertise in technology for blended learning. Clinical and research supervision of Honours, Masters and Doctoral
Senior Lecturer: Applied Technologies
Company: HR Genie |

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Education
Senior Lecturer/lecturer: Business Administration
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
-doctoral research. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience LECTURER REQUIREMENTS A Master's degree or equivalent
Lecturer/senior Lecturer: Practical Theology, With Specialisation In Homiletics And Liturgy: Department Of Practical And Missional Theology
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
. Supervise postgraduate students at honours, master's and doctoral levels in Practical Theology and Practical and Missional... capacity to supervise master's and doctoral students in the advertised field. Evidence of experience in engaged scholarship
Lecturer: Teacher Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
requirements: Lecturer A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Teacher Education (Pre-service... with a focus on Teacher Education (Pre-service or In-service Teachers)(contract appointment: five (5) years during which a doctoral
Lecturer: Language Education (afrikaans)
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
related to the faculty. Inherent requirements: Lecturer A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on the... position). Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with the Teaching and/or Learning
Associate Professor (faculty Of Humanities: Department Of Social Work And Community Development)
Company: University of Johannesburg |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
at national or international conferences; Evidence of postgraduate supervision at Masters and Doctoral level; Relevant academic
Associate Professor/professor
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
’s-degree and doctoral students. A proven research record of relevant publications, including in high-quality (e.g., Q1 and Q2... master’s-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students. Served as a member of an international scholarly society
Supervision - Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Leadership
Company: ADvTECH |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
and methodologically toward the successful completion of their doctoral research. The supervisor will support candidates through the... guidance to ensure research is original, rigorous, and aligned with doctoral standards. Support candidates in developing
Supervision - Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Administration
Company: ADvTECH |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
and methodologically toward the successful completion of their doctoral research. The supervisor will support candidates through the... guidance to ensure research is original, rigorous, and aligned with doctoral standards. Support candidates in developing
Supervision - Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Administration
Company: ADvTECH |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
and methodologically toward the successful completion of their doctoral research. The supervisor will support candidates through the... guidance to ensure research is original, rigorous, and aligned with doctoral standards. Support candidates in developing