Recently, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) announced the implementation of Phase 3 of the nGAP Programme and two positions (out of 53 positions nationally) were awarded to Stellenbosch University. These two positions were awarded to Agricultural Economics and Applied Mathematics. This brings the total nGAP positions at Stellenbosch University to 11.
nGAP is one of five programmes of SSAUF (Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework) approved by the minister of Higher Education and Training in January 2015. It is aimed at the expansion of the size and compilation of academic staff at South African universities – especially with regard to transformation. The focus of the programme is the appointment of black and coloured candidates as well as the appointment of women.
In Phase 1, five positions were awarded to Stellenbosch University US within the following departments: Anatomy and Histology, Economics, Mathematical Sciences, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, and Social Work. During Phase 2, four positions were awarded to the following departments: Curriculum Studies, Food Science, Industrial Engineering and Radiobiology.
The implementation of the transformative nGap programme entails the recruitment of young academics as part of a six year programme which supports universities in their staffing and development strategies. Lecturers participating in this programme, are expected to undertake research, teaching and any other relevant opportunities needed for development as well-rounded academics.
For more information on the advertised positions, and/or about the "New Generation of Academics Programme" (nGAP) and/or the "Staffing South Africa's Universities' Framework" (SSAUF), please follow the following links:
http://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers;
www.dhet.gov.za
