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Lecturer : Social Work in Forensic Practice (P003267) (Re-Advertisement)

Lecturer : Social Work in Forensic Practice (P003267) (Re-Advertisement)

North West UniversityPotchefstroom, ZA
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Job title : Lecturer : Social Work in Forensic Practice (P003267) (Re-Advertisement)

Job Location : North West, Potchefstroom

Deadline : October 15, 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

  • Appointing a Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Social Work, specifically Forensic Practice.
  • Since this is an nGAP position, the candidate will be expected to register for and complete his / her doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor.
  • To achieve the developmental aims of the programme, the nGAP employee will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment.

    • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision

  • Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels : Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.

    • Research and innovation

  • Engaged research : Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and / or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles. Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.

    • Social responsiveness and industry involvement

  • Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice.Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

    • Academic leadership, management, and administration

  • Participate in faculty and school committees.

    • Minimum requirements

  • A Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice (NQF level 9). The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application.
  • Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
  • A minimum of one (1) year’s research and innovation experience as an emerging researcher showing interest in Forensic Practice.
  • A minimum of one (1) year generic Social Work practice experience - direct practice and / or Social Work supervisory /  managerial.
  • Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.

    • PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE (PoE) :

    Should you not have a Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice, please submit your  PoE  to   Janine.DaGama@nwu.ac.za. Your PoE must include :

  • Training or workshops in Forensic Social Work attended and facilitated.
  • Roles that the applicant played in Forensic Social Work in Parental Responsibility and Rights or sexual abuse.
  • Interventions and research done in Forensic Social Work.
  • Advanced knowledge applied skills and competence in Forensic Social Work.
  • Understanding of legislation and policies applicable to Forensic Social Work.
  • Report writing and expert testimony in SA courts within Forensic Social Work.
  • Competency in identification and critical analysis in Forensic Social Work issues.
  • Intervention processes in Forensic Social Work.

    • ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE :

  • A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.

    • KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES :

  • Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in Social Work.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
  • Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).

    • KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

  • Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
  • The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
  • Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

    • Apply by :  3 October 2025

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