Requirements

A Doctorate/PhD (NQF Level 10) in Finance/Development Finance with a Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Development Finance with at least six (6) years of lecturing experience at tertiary education level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Proven competence in successful sourcing of research or project funding from third-party sources, successful initiation and management of research projects, curriculum development, and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills. Competence to teach at least three of the following courses: Trade Finance, Project Finance & Investment Analysis, Contemporary Issues in Banking & Finance and Financing Sustainable Development. Competence to establish professional networks and maintain links with the industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes, strong management skills and a proven record of raising substantial research funding. A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, programme coordination, as well as supervision of students (research) at both under- and post-graduate levels, sound research profile with a Google Scholar h-index of 4 and successful supervision of Master’s (research) students will be an advantage.