University of Limpopo Invites Applications for Lecturer: Social Work (2 Posts)

University of Limpopo Faculty of Humanities Social Work Lecturer vacancy advertisement 2026 showing requirements and closing date 13 March 2026.

University of Limpopo Lecturer: Social Work (Two Posts) – Closing 13 March 2026

University of Limpopo invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Lecturer in Social Work (Two Posts) within the Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, Department of Social Work. The successful candidates will join a dynamic academic team responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, curriculum development, and research. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about advancing social work education and contributing to academic excellence in higher education.

  • Position: Lecturer – Social Work
  • Number of Posts: Two (2) Posts
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Location: University of Limpopo, South Africa
  • Closing Date: 13 March 2026

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), and have at least one year of teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution. A strong research profile with publications in DHET-accredited journals will be an added advantage. The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026, and interested candidates are encouraged to submit all required documents before the deadline.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Lecturer: Social Work (Two Posts)

A vacancy exists for a suitably qualified, experienced individual in the above post. The individual will form part of a dynamic team, responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision in Social Work. The incumbent will form part of the Social Work Department within the School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities.

Requirements for Lecturer

  • Master’s degree in social work (Studying towards a PhD in Social Work will be an added advantage).
  • Valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
  • At least one year teaching experience in the Higher Education Institution (HEI).
  • A proven record of subsidy generating publications/articles in DHET accredited journals within the social work field will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of various teaching methods currently used in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
  • Knowledge of various fields of specialisation in social work, excellent communication and administrative skills.
  • Understanding of collaborative, ethical, innovative and effective leadership styles and commitment to higher education standards.
  • Commitment and capability to promote the department’s mission internally as well as towards external University constituencies and stakeholders.
  • Understanding the challenges facing the Higher Education sector and Historically Black Universities (HBUs) in particular.

Duties for Lecturer

  • Teaching and Learning: Active participation in support of student mentorship programmes, involvement in teaching all modules, design and curriculum development, updating material in terms of national and international trends, evaluation of lectures, lecturers and course material, maintenance of discussion classes, identification of at risk students and linking them with available resources, and conducting discipline specific research.
  • Research: Supervision of master’s students, involvement in research processes, oversight and participation in project teams on research projects, participation in conferences, production of articles/books/chapters in books (measurable research outputs).
  • Academic citizenship: Involvement in community engagement.
  • Governance: With a focus on quality assurance, prepare module outlines and study guides, organise module files, deliver to deadlines, records of all academic activities, participation in departmental, school committees.
  • Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments.

CLOSING DATE: 13TH MARCH 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the Lecturer: Social Work (Two Posts) position at the University of Limpopo before the closing date. Applications must be submitted via email to the Human Resource Officer at recruitment6@ul.ac.za. Only complete applications with all required supporting documents will be considered, and applicants should ensure that the correct post is clearly indicated in the application.

Documents required:

  • Cover letter clearly indicating which post is being applied for
  • Detailed CV with full names, addresses, contact details and email address
  • Contact numbers of three (3) referees
  • Certified copies of all qualifications
  • Certified copy of Matric/Grade 12 certificate
  • Academic certificates and transcripts
  • Certified copy of South African ID/Passport

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms KP Bopape (015) 268 2857

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Lecturer: Social Work preference will be given to Male (Africans, Coloureds and Indians).

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants as unsuccessful.

The University reserves the right not to make appointment

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