Associate Professor in Siswati

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Associate Professor in Siswati

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences -> School of Social Science

The main purpose of this position is to teach, research, engage with the community and perform administrative duties pertaining to Siswati. The position requires teaching, researching, community engagement and administration of Siswati modules in line with the University's strategic and operational plans.

• The provision of leadership in teaching & learning at School and/or Programme level and teaching Siswati work modules using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
• Programme development and accreditation.

• The provision of leadership in research at the Programme and/or School level, A substantive level of research activity and the production of accredited research outputs in national and international journals. A good record of Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of
• Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
• Engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

• The provision of leadership at the level of the School and / or Discipline / Programme.

• Doctoral degree in Siswati obtained from an accredited university or institution.

• Certification and professional registration in a relevant field would be considered. (Attach certification)

• An extensive record of research outputs in Siswati, including publications in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
• A substantial record of postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctoral levels in Siswati, with some of these students publishing their research.
• A strong record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies in Siswati.
• Knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.
• Understanding of principles of leadership and management at discipline level.
• Good interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and teaching skills.
• Understanding of the national and international research environment including funding.
• Understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching and research
• Demonstrated ability to understand, teach and analyse paradigms in Siswati in local and international contexts.
• Ability to conduct lectures and assessments in Siswati using blended methods of teaching utilising technology such as Moodle platforms.
• Ability to work with senior management and other relevant stakeholders in the institution and outside the University and to provide Siswati Language and Literature insights and advice locally and internationally.
• Excellent participative management and leadership skills.
• Excellent judgement, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Creative mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to represent the University externally.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

29/3/2026

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

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