Assistant Lecturer

Application close date: 18 May 2026

The Position 

The School of Professional Accounting (SOPA) is looking for Assistant Lecturers to join the Undergraduate BCom in Accounting team.

We are looking for motivated and academically strong individuals who are passionate about education, student support, and the accounting profession. Successful candidates will join a growing and innovative academic team responsible for supporting delivery across the BCom in Accounting programme.

Positions are available across the following themes within the programme:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Analysis & Decision-Making
• Strategy & Leadership
• Risk & Governance

Successful candidates will work closely with Academic Owners, Theme Leaders, and the Head of Department to support the delivery and administration of modules while contributing to a positive and engaging online learning experience aligned to Milpark’s values and teaching philosophy.

The role includes:

• Delivery and facilitation of group live online sessions
• Student consultations and support
• Responding to student academic queries
• Assessment setting, development and moderation
• Assistance with academic and module-related administration
• Assessment marking and administration
• Supporting online student engagement and community development
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of learning materials and assessments

The exact responsibilities allocated to each Assistant Lecturer will depend on the needs of the relevant module and theme team.

This role is well suited to recently qualified or early-career professionals who are passionate about education, student development, and the accounting profession. Previous lecturing experience is not required, as support, mentorship, and development will be provided within the team.

Staff will be based remotely and are therefore required to have a suitable working environment and reliable internet access. Travel to Cape Town may also be required for team meetings twice a year. This is a full-time remote role within a collaborative and fast-paced academic environment.

Key Selection Criteria 

• Emotional intelligence with an aptitude and desire to build colleague and student relationships through compassion and genuine care.
• An industrious, innovative and gregarious attitude with the ability and interest to learn and innovate.
• A strong ability to collaborate in a decentralised team with excellent communication skills.
• Confidence in facilitating live online sessions with students.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Developed IT competence with the propensity to build relationships.).
• Aptitude for academic innovation and leadership.
• A track record of being able to work independently on an outcomes basis and complete tasks without close supervision.
• To work remotely:
  • A reliable home internet connection
  • A suitable home working environment

Education & Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of a postgraduate Accounting qualification (CTA, PGDA, Honours, or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Completed and signed off SAICA articles at a SAICA registered training office.
• OR progress towards or completion of a professional qualification pathway (SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.).
• A track record of above average academic performance.
• Not required but beneficial:
  • Successful completion of the SAICA IAC exam
  • Online teaching and learning experience

Desired Behavioural Competencies 

• Alignment with our company values of Strive, Learn, Care and Real.
• An appetite for being part of a growing business that is challenging the accepted norms of the education landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for education and for students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• An inclination towards proactive decision making and actions.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to give high attention to detail.
• A commitment to ethical behaviour.
• Open minded to continued professional development with an appetite for lifelong learning.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and to work to strict deadlines in a fast-moving and pressurised environment.

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