Academic Coordinator / Lecturer Thuthuka Project

School of Accountancy

Academic Coordinator / Lecturer: Thuthuka Project

Job ID: 2461

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach Accounting students.
• Participate in research projects at the School of Accountancy.
• Place students in residences.
• Transfer pocket money to individual students' bank accounts.
• Communicate with students.
• Arrange transport and venues for students.
• Buy textbooks and other stationery and control the use thereof.
• Liaise with residences.
• Arrange excursions.
• Keep record of petty cash and analyse expenses.
• Issue requisitions for purchase orders.
• Keep database of students profiles such as dates of births and related information.
• Organise all relevant functions.
• Serve on the Thuthuka Committee.
• Liaise with SAICA.
• Co-ordinate lecturers within a specific year group.
• Monitor test results of all relevant modules.
• Liaise with mentors.
• Organise guest lecturers for skills development.
• Handle orientation of students.
• Organise study hours and tutor classes.
• Keep record of all attendance registers.
• Participate in academic programmes and presentation of academic modules.
• Liaise with academic and support staff in the School of Accountancy.

Inherent requirements:

• CA (SA).
• Registration with SAICA.
• A good academic record.

Required competencies:

• Good teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University's diverse working environment.                                                                                                                           

Recommendations:

• Relevant teaching experience at an institution of higher learning.
• Willing to enrol for a master's degree at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.
• Passion for students.
• Willingness to assist students.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

19 October 2018.

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request.  For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9962/2808/3928.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.