Position Title:  Lecturer

LECTURER

(Permanent Post)

African Institute of Financial Markets & Risk Management

Faculty of Commerce

We invite applications for a permanent appointment at Lecturer level in the African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management (AIFMRM) in the Faculty of Commerce. We strive to appoint educators and researchers with the ambition to be academic leaders and who will be committed to an Institute that views transformation as one of its key responsibilities. Our research is founded on a critical and quantitative approach to the study of financial markets and risk management. AIFMRM is supported by private sector partners from the financial services sector.

This position covers a one-year development period during which the successful candidate will be provided with mentoring in order to nurture their academic career. The successful candidate must have completed a Master's degree, and will be required to register for a PhD, if they are not already registered, or if the degree has not already been obtained. The successful candidate will be given a reduced teaching and administrative load for the first year to enable participation in academic development courses and initiatives, and completion of their PhD (if applicable).

Requirements for the position:

• At least a Master’s degree in financial risk management, or a directly related field.
• A demonstrable ability to produce high-quality research. For candidates with only a Master’s degree, a mark of at least 65% for the Master’s research component.
• At least one year of experience in tutoring and/or teaching at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Registration for a PhD within one year of appointment, if not already registered, or if the degree has not already been obtained.

The following would be advantageous:

• up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in the field of financial risk management,
• the ability to function both independently and as part of a team, and
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer:

• a collegial and supportive work environment,
• a reduced teaching and administrative load for the first year,
• support and resources for innovative teaching,
• a culture that promotes research,
• research opportunities with the financial services industry, and
• access to research funds.

Remuneration:

Salaries are based on UCT’s standard Cost of Employment (COE) for a Lecturer. AIFMRM academic staff receive a 20% Scarcity Allowance above the standard COE. Candidates may contact Mrs Lizzy Starck (lizzy.starck@uct.ac.za) for further details of remuneration, benefits and any other pertinent queries.

Please click the "apply" on the UCT Jobs site (View) button to create a candidate profile and submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• A letter of motivation
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of your academic transcripts and identification

All applicants will be required to provide the names and contact details of three referees. UCT will contact the referees independently, so they must have agreed to furnish a reference. The applicant’s Master’s or PhD supervisor must be one of the referees.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to deliver a presentation.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at abigail.dixon@uct.ac.za  or 021 650 1673

Website:          http://www.aifmrm.uct.ac.za/

Closing date:   24 February 2026

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.