Lecturer (Faculty of Law) (Department Mercantile Law) (Id-02)
Lecturer (Faculty of Law) (Department Mercantile Law) (Id-02)
University of the Free State
University of the Free State
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Bloemfontein Campus
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Free State, ZA
Free State, ZA
Posted Date:
18 Sept 2025
Closing Date
Closing Date:
25 Sept 2025
Posted Date:
18 Sept 2025
Closing Date:
18 Sept 2025
Posted Date:
18 Sept 2025
Closing Date:
18 Sept 2025
Education
Education
Education
Education
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Mid Level
Mid Level
Mid Level
Mid Level
Office
Office
Office
Office
Negotiable
Negotiable
Negotiable
Negotiable
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About Organisation
The University of the Free State is a multi-campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. It was first established as an institution of higher learning in 1904 as a tertiary section of Grey College.
About Organisation
The University of the Free State is a multi-campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. It was first established as an institution of higher learning in 1904 as a tertiary section of Grey College.
About Organisation
The University of the Free State is a multi-campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. It was first established as an institution of higher learning in 1904 as a tertiary section of Grey College.
About Organisation
The University of the Free State is a multi-campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. It was first established as an institution of higher learning in 1904 as a tertiary section of Grey College.
KINDLY TAKE NOTE
Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
KINDLY TAKE NOTE
Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
KINDLY TAKE NOTE
Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
KINDLY TAKE NOTE
Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities
Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supervise LLB/LLM/LLD/PhD students.
Provide quality research outputs.
Participate in community engagement duties where possible.
Duties and responsibilities
Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supervise LLB/LLM/LLD/PhD students.
Provide quality research outputs.
Participate in community engagement duties where possible.
Duties and responsibilities
Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supervise LLB/LLM/LLD/PhD students.
Provide quality research outputs.
Participate in community engagement duties where possible.
Duties and responsibilities
Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supervise LLB/LLM/LLD/PhD students.
Provide quality research outputs.
Participate in community engagement duties where possible.
Inherent requirements
Lecturer
A LLD or PhD in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
orMaster’s degree in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record (attach full record).
Inherent requirements
Lecturer
A LLD or PhD in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
orMaster’s degree in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record (attach full record).
Inherent requirements
Lecturer
A LLD or PhD in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
orMaster’s degree in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record (attach full record).
Inherent requirements
Lecturer
A LLD or PhD in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
orMaster’s degree in Mercantile Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a LLD or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mercantile Law or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record (attach full record).
Recommendations
Post-graduate study guidance.
Knowledge of Corporate Law or Labour Law.
Recommendations
Post-graduate study guidance.
Knowledge of Corporate Law or Labour Law.
Recommendations
Post-graduate study guidance.
Knowledge of Corporate Law or Labour Law.
Recommendations
Post-graduate study guidance.
Knowledge of Corporate Law or Labour Law.
Required competencies
• Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Required competencies
• Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Required competencies
• Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Required competencies
• Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2025
Salary
The salary is available on request.
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.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please feel free to contact051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9814 / 9813 for assistance.
Assumption of duties
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2025
Salary
The salary is available on request.
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.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please feel free to contact051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9814 / 9813 for assistance.
Assumption of duties
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2025
Salary
The salary is available on request.
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.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please feel free to contact051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9814 / 9813 for assistance.
Assumption of duties
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2025
Salary
The salary is available on request.
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.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please feel free to contact051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9814 / 9813 for assistance.
General
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: UFS EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
General
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: UFS EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
General
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: UFS EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
General
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: UFS EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Additional Information
Lecturer Job ID: 6237
Additional Information
Lecturer Job ID: 6237
Additional Information
Lecturer Job ID: 6237
Additional Information
Lecturer Job ID: 6237
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