About the position
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE Role Clarification and 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 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 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, School of Business & Finance, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme. The successful candidate for Professor/Associate Professor in Auditing will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Minimum Requirements - Professor: Minimum requirements - Associate Professor: Key Competencies: For further information (but not applications), please contact Dr Sonnette Smith at [Email Address Removed] In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. Closing date: 26 August 2025
ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES: ACCOUNTING
Professor/Associate Professor in Auditing
Post Number: 8020968 / ITS: 0189
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 Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).
Desired Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Computer literacy and e-learning skills