Have you considered a career as an academic? Here’s your chance
The Department of Higher Education and Training is pleased to announce the implementation of Phase 11 of the ‘New Generation of Academics’ Programme (nGAP). This is a national initiative aimed at revitalising and transforming the academic profession within South African universities.
Revitalising and Transforming the Academic Profession
The nGAP aims to assist with staffing transformation and capacity needs at universities and involves the establishment of permanent academic posts. If you are interested in shaping the next generation of thinkers and innovators, this programme is your gateway.
Why Join the nGAP?
- Immediately take up a permanent lecturer position and earn a full lecturer salary while you study.
- Study for a doctorate or undertake post-doctoral work with substantially reduced teaching responsibilities while studying.
- Develop your teaching and research abilities through a structured environment.
- Receive full support from a dedicated mentor for the duration of your participation.
- Gain support for an international mobility experience to broaden your academic network.
Am I Eligible?
To be eligible for selection for an nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the specific criteria set by each university:
- Be 40 years or younger.
- Show evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a doctoral or postdoctoral level (minimum 70% for your Master’s degree).
Please Note:
- At least 80% of the posts will be allocated to Black and/or Female South African citizens.
- You may apply for more than one post at more than one university.
- Full details of the posts at each university are available on the university’s official website.
Available nGAP Posts per University
If the opportunity excites you, you should seriously consider making an application for one or more of the posts listed below. To apply, visit the website of the university and follow the instructions provided in their official advert.
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
- Analytical Chemistry (I)
- Information Communication Technology
- Analytical Chemistry (2)
- Analytical Chemistry (3)
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Organic Chemistry
- Data & Cloud Security
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Environmental Health
- Architecture
- Mechanical Engineering (Specialisation in Biomechanical Engineering in Medicine)
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
- Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing
Wellington Campus (WPU)
- Sustainable Energy Education
- AI Education
- Soil Science
- Accounting
- Retail Business Management
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Medical Physicist
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Transportation Engineering
University of Limpopo (UL)
- Bioinformatics
- Statistics
- Fermentation Specialist
- Occupational Health Nursing
- Sanitation
University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Business Information Systems
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems (1)
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems (2)
Rhodes University (RU)
- Biosciences
- Clinical Pharmacy
Nelson Mandela University
- Physics
- AI & Computer Science
- AI in TVET
- Agricultural Biotechnology Systems in Chemistry
Central University of Technology (CUT)
- Media Studies (1)
- Media Studies (2)
- Environmental Health
North-West University (NWU)
- Industrial Engineering & Sustainable Mining
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Consumer Sciences
- Nutrition
- Political Studies
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)
- Veterinary Epidemiology
- Audiology
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Architecture
- Legal Pluralism, Indigenous Law & Digital Legal Transformation
University of Pretoria (UP)
- Agricultural Extension
- Information & Communication Technologies
- Organic Chemistry
- Psychology
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- Engineering Mathematics
- Critical Minerals & Sustainability – Geological Science
- Languages & Literature: French
- Nursing
University of Cape Town (UCT)
- Hospitality Studies
- Project Management (Renewable Energy Infrastructure)
- Mechatronics Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Decision Science
- Economics
- Visual & Multimedia Arts
- Mathematics Education (1)
- Mathematics Education (2)
- Land Surveying
University of Venda (UNIVEN)
- History
- General Chemistry
- Early Childhood Development
- Zoology
- African Languages & Culture
University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
- Afrikaans Language Acquisition
- Vegetable Production & Greenhouse Management
- Structural Engineering
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
- Agricultural Extension
- Information & Communication Technologies
- Organic Chemistry
- Psychology
University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
- Hospitality Studies
- Project Management (Renewable Energy Infrastructure)
- Mechatronics Engineering
Contact Details for Queries and Questions
Higher Education & Training Department: Higher Education and Training REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
