Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.CORE PURPOSE OF JOB"Developing a new breed of Agriculturist."Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in a rapidly transforming academic institution? Do you want to make a contribution towards developing young talent to stand their ground in a highly competitive agricultural sector on the African continent and globally?The Agricultural Management Department at the George Campus of the Nelson Mandela University needs your talent, passion and commitment to strengthen our teaching and research in commercial agriculture. A vacancy exists for a Senior Lecturer in the field of Plant Production/Horticulture in the Natural Resource Science and Management cluster of the Science Faculty. The purpose of this academic post is to teach and research at the interface of both agricultural management and plant production sciences, emphasizing the integration of management and science in a sustainable agricultural business context. The post requires a person who has the ability and experience to teach and research across disciplines within the Agricultural Management diploma and degree programs. Within our broad focus theme of regenerative agriculture /conservation agriculture /sustainable intensification, the modules to be taught includes Fruit/vegetable/production, Certification systems, Crop physiology, Crop protection/ IPM, Irrigation Management, Soil Science, Pasture Science, Crop Budgeting, Post-harvest management, Quality management and Product Marketing. The ideal candidate will be required to also engage in systems research that is trans-disciplinary in nature. We strive to remain close to and build strong relationships with agricultural industries through applied research, engagement, support and through our undergraduate work integrated learning program. If you have what it takes to serve the needs of our students, our campus and the Southern African agricultural sector and your credentials meet the requirements of this position, we invite you to join our team at the George Campus (
