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Senior Data Scientist - Contract - 6-12 Months
Company: Hire Resolve |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 21 Aug 2026
: Professional certification in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Management. Doctoral (PhD) degree in Data
Senior Data Scientist - Contract - 6-12 Months
Company: Hire Resolve |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
). Preferred: Professional certification in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Management. Doctoral (PhD
Lecturer: Life Sciences And Natural Sciences Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
: Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Natural Sciences/Life... during which a Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Natural Sciences/Life Sciences
Senior Data Scientist - Contract - 6-12 Months
Company: Hire Resolve |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
: Professional certification in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Management. Doctoral (PhD) degree in Data
Senior Lecturer: Curriculum Theory Or Research Methodologies
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
. Inherent requirements: Senior Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Curriculum
Deputy Dean: Teaching And Learning (faculty Social Science & Humanities)
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Doctoral Degree in faculty of Social Science and Humanities. Currently at the academic rank... of successful postgraduate supervision, especially at doctoral level. Additional requirements Demonstrable experience in report reviewing
Senior Lecturer: Childhood Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
: Senior Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Childhood Education and/or Foundation
Lecturer: Language Education (afrikaans)
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
and administrative tasks related to the faculty. Inherent requirements: Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10... during which a Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Afrikaans in schools MUST be obtained
Lecturer: Language Education (afrikaans)
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
and administrative tasks related to the faculty. Inherent requirements: Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10... during which a Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Afrikaans in schools MUST be obtained
University Dean Of Research
Company: University of KwaZulu-Natal |

Location: Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
development programmes, supervision and writing workshops, doctoral development initiatives and research rating support. Working... of performance, accountability, collaboration and service excellence. The successful candidate must have: A Doctoral Degree
Associate Professor/professor: Teacher Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
requirements: Associate Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Teacher... projects in the past 5 years. Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation
Senior Research Associate (sra)
Company: MANCOSA |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 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
Director: Research Institute (5year Contract): Hydrogen Technology
Company: Durban University of Technology |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
. Minimum Requirements: A Doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline Appointment at Full Professor level (or demonstrable
Lecturer: Life Sciences And Natural Sciences Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
requirements: Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Natural... appointment: five years during which a Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning
Senior Lecturer: Childhood Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 19 Aug 2026
requirements: Senior Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Childhood Education
Senior Lecturer: Curriculum Theory Or Research Methodologies
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 19 Aug 2026
. Inherent requirements: Senior Lecturer A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Curriculum
Deputy Dean: Teaching And Learning (faculty Social Science & Humanities)
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 19 Aug 2026
AND HUMANITIES DEPUTY DEAN : TEACHING AND LEARNING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Doctoral Degree in faculty of Social Science... to teaching, learning and research. Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, especially at doctoral level. Additional
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Biotechnology& Biological Science
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
or Genetics (or closely related field). If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement...'s requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Public& Constitutional Law
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing University... confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University's requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Psychology, Social Work& Criminology
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 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
Associate Professor/professor: Educational Psychology
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
: Associate Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Educational Psychology... years. Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Educational Psychology
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Agronomy
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing... University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University's requirements for a doctoral degree at the time
Associate Professor/professor: Teacher Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
: Associate Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Teacher Education (Pre... projects in the past 5 years. Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation
Associate Professor/professor: Educational Psychology
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
requirements: Associate Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Educational... years. Professor A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Educational Psychology
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Chemical& Earth Sciences
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
and experience. Full CV including a list of research publications. A certified copy of the doctoral degree certificate
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Agronomy
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)" Description: The Department of Agronomy in the Faculty of Science... at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Chemical& Earth Sciences
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 18 Aug 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
Dean : Faculty Of Law
Company: Eduvos |

Location: Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
Location - Country South Africa Minimum Education Level Doctoral Degree Job Category Education Job Advert Summary Eduvos... Educational Level: A Doctoral Degree (PhD or LLD) Admitted Attorney or Advocate would be advantageous Minimum Experience
Doctoral Research Administrator
Company: MANCOSA |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
undergraduate and postgraduate Education qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Doctoral Research Administrator... Job description CORE PURPOSE The Doctoral Research Administrator plays a key administrative role in advancing MANCOSA's doctoral research
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Psychology, Social Work& Criminology
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 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: Biotechnology& Biological Science
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
and Biological Sciences) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)" Description: The Department... or Genetics (or closely related field). If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Public& Constitutional Law
Company: University of Fort Hare |

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 17 Aug 2026
and Constitutional Law) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)" Postdoctoral position in Public... education institution in South Africa or abroad. If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (one Year, Renewable Up To Three Years) Job Id: 6571
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: R300000 per year | Date posted: 16 Aug 2026
writing. Some mentoring of postgraduate students may be expected. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral... of full transcripts of academic records and of the doctoral degree certificate. A SAQA Certificate for qualifications
Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer: Industrial & Systems Engineering (permanent) And Rotational Head Of Department (5-year Contract) (re-advertisement)
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 15 Aug 2026
Incorporate research outcomes into the academic project. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience Head of Department: Doctoral... of South Africa (ECSA). Associate Professor: Doctoral qualification in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering
Supervision - Doctor Of Philosophy In Education
Company: ADvTECH |

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 15 Aug 2026
academically and methodologically towards the successful completion of their doctoral research. The supervisor will support... academic and methodological guidance to ensure research is original, rigorous, and aligned with doctoral-level standards
Supervision - Doctor Of Philosophy In Education
Company: ADvTECH |

Location: South Africa, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 15 Aug 2026
academically and methodologically towards the successful completion of their doctoral research. The supervisor will support... academic and methodological guidance to ensure research is original, rigorous, and aligned with doctoral-level standards
Lecturer In Computer Sciences
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 14 Aug 2026
at university level. Inherent requirements: Lecturer A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Computer Science or Information... level A good academic record (attach a copy). Recommendations: A Doctoral degree in Computer Science or Information
Associate Professor/professor: Childhood Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
and administrative tasks in the department and faculty. Inherent requirements: Associate Professor A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF... A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with specialisation in Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase
Lecturer
Company: Durban University of Technology |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
. Required to currently be pursuing or immediately pursue a doctoral qualification in Surveying/Geomatics Additional Recommendations: Good
Associate Professor/professor In Business Management
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
for masters-degree and doctoral students. Proven record of teaching Business Management related modules at an undergraduate... doctoral students. Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. Served as a member
Director: Researcher Development (post Level 5) (contract Appointment: Five Years, With The Possibil
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
. Supervise the coordinators of the Emerging Scholar Academic Programme and Staff Doctoral Programmes and coordinate the delivery... A PhD or equivalent Doctoral on NQF Level 10 in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Management, Higher Education
Associate Professor/professor: Childhood Education
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
and administrative tasks in the department and faculty. Inherent requirements: Associate Professor A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF... A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with specialisation in Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase
Associate Professor/professor In Business Management
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
for master's-degree and doctoral students. Proven record of teaching Business Management related modules at an undergraduate... doctoral students. Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. Served as a member
Lecturer
Company: Durban University of Technology |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
. Required to currently be pursuing or immediately pursue a doctoral qualification in Surveying/Geomatics Additional Recommendations: Good
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Policy Studies In Education (1-year Contract, Renewable Up To 3 Years)
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
to apply. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience of research, innovation, and community... and/or co-supervision at Honour's, master's and/or Doctoral level where appropriate. Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow
Director: Researcher Development (post Level 5) (contract Appointment: Five Years, With The Possibility Of Reappointment For A Further Term)
Company: University of the Free State |

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 13 Aug 2026
. Supervise the coordinators of the Emerging Scholar Academic Programme and Staff Doctoral Programmes and coordinate the delivery... A PhD or equivalent Doctoral on NQF Level 10 in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Management, Higher Education
Senior Manager Igp
Company: Recru-IT |

Location: Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: R12000 - 15000 per month | Date posted: 12 Aug 2026
to ensure the expected output, outcomes, and impact. Key Requirements: Qualification: A Doctoral Degree (NQF 10
Senior Manager Igp
Company: Recru-IT |

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 12 Aug 2026
to ensure the expected output, outcomes, and impact. Key Requirements : Qualification: A Doctoral Degree (NQF 10) with a proven
Ngap Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering Specialising In Biomedical Engineering
Company: Durban University of Technology |

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 12 Aug 2026
is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification... Engineering. Committed to pursuing a Doctoral qualification in Mechanical Engineering focussing on Biomedical Engineering
Senior Lecturer/lecturer: Public Administration And Governance (re-advertisement)
Company: Cape Peninsula University of Technology |

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 12 Aug 2026
Administration and Governance. Research Supervision of master's and doctoral students. To contribute to curriculum development... Lecturing to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as research supervision of master's and doctoral students