North-West University Vacancies 2026 – Multiple Posts Available – Apply Online
North-West University (NWU) is inviting applications for several vacancies across the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses. These opportunities are available in sports science, marketing, finance, IT, data governance, administration, project management, psychology and law.
Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Available NWU Vacancies
- Senior Sports Scientist
- Junior Marketer
- Manager: Central Bursary Office
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Administrator x2
- Director: Data and Information Governance Services
- Senior Technical Programmer
- Administrative Assistant
- Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Counselling Psychology Internship
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law
1. Senior Sports Scientist
Listing Reference: nwu_004461
Position Number: P002276
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: 24-Month Fixed-Term Appointment
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Job Overview
The Senior Sports Scientist will provide sport-specific physical conditioning services for NWU Rugby players, including the Senior Varsity Cup team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field and gym conditioning for rugby players.
- Analyse player performance data.
- Conduct player observation and one-on-one sessions.
- Write conditioning programmes.
- Evaluate and monitor player progress.
- Assist with administration, supplementation and clothing.
- Guide and monitor Junior Sport Scientists.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science, Human Movement Science or Biokinetics.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in rugby-related conditioning at senior rugby level.
- Basic Life Support or First Aid certificate, required within 4 months if not available at appointment.
2. Junior Marketer
Listing Reference: nwu_004459
Position Number: P003194
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Job Overview
The Junior Marketer will support marketing activations, sponsorship initiatives, sport-related events, stakeholder engagement and brand visibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with activation calendars and project plans.
- Coordinate school, sport and sponsorship events.
- Support event marketing and stakeholder communication.
- Assist with digital marketing and social media content.
- Support NWU Sport visibility.
- Manage departmental fleet bookings and usage.
- Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching, Marketing, Sports and Recreation or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in school sports, marketing and sports.
- Computer literacy and basic digital marketing knowledge.
3. Manager: Central Bursary Office
Listing Reference: nwu_004454
Position Number: N003034
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Job Overview
The Manager will oversee NWU bursary administration, NSFAS bursaries, private bursaries, government-funded bursaries, financial planning, compliance and people management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage undergraduate and postgraduate NWU bursaries.
- Administer faculty bursaries.
- Manage private bursary processing and reconciliations.
- Coordinate NSFAS applications, data and allowances.
- Manage government-funded bursaries such as FUNZA LUSHAKA and SETA.
- Oversee bursary budgets, reporting and risk management.
- Lead staff and improve operational performance.
Minimum Requirements
- Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.
- Minimum 1 year management experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ bursary administration experience.
4. Systems Engineer
Listing Reference: nwu_004453
Position Number: N001530
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration Package: R843 939 per annum
Closing Date: 01 July 2026
Job Overview
The Systems Engineer will support IT operations and infrastructure through systems planning, implementation, deployment and service management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical advice.
- Monitor emerging technologies.
- Manage medium-scale IT projects.
- Install and decommission systems.
- Manage capacity and service levels.
- Maintain configuration management.
- Support system software, applications and databases.
- Manage supplier relationships.
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in IT Systems, or equivalent IT certifications.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in system project management.
- Minimum 5 years’ enterprise IT experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with Linux, MySQL and Apache Tomcat.
5. Systems Administrator x2
Listing Reference: nwu_004452
Position Numbers: N000200 and N000852
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration Package: R558 812 per annum
Closing Date: 01 July 2026
Job Overview
The Systems Administrator will install, maintain and support NWU IT systems across all campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist IT advice.
- Manage small IT projects.
- Install, integrate and maintain systems.
- Support capacity management.
- Manage configuration and deployment activities.
- Support system software and applications.
- Perform database administration duties.
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 6 qualification in IT Systems.
- 1–2 years additional relevant IT certifications.
- Minimum 5 years’ system project management experience.
Added Advantage
- Experience with Linux, MySQL and Apache Tomcat.
6. Director: Data and Information Governance Services
Listing Reference: nwu_004447
Position Number: N000980
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Job Overview
The Director will lead data and information governance services, including records, archives, museum services, privacy, compliance, data quality and information governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in data and information governance.
- Implement governance frameworks, policies and standards.
- Ensure compliance with PAIA, POPIA and other legislation.
- Lead data quality, metadata and master data governance.
- Oversee records, archives and museum services.
- Manage governance reports, audits, risks and resources.
- Lead staff and promote data literacy.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Information Governance, Information Science, Records Management, Data Governance, Information Systems, Business Administration, Law or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ strategic, middle-management or senior-management experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in higher education or similar complex environment.
- Minimum 5 years’ people, project and resource management experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ data and information governance experience.
7. Senior Technical Programmer
Listing Reference: nwu_004446
Position Number: N003019
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration Package: R843 939 per annum
Closing Date: 28 June 2026
Job Overview
The Senior Technical Programmer will design, program, integrate and troubleshoot complex systems and middleware solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist programming support.
- Analyse and improve business processes.
- Develop systems architecture specifications.
- Manage technical projects.
- Design, code, test and correct programmes.
- Implement integration interfaces.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Programming.
- Minimum 6 years’ programming and development experience in C or Java.
- Experience with object-oriented and functional programming, J2EE, frameworks and IDEs.
- Minimum 6 years’ requirements capture and analysis experience.
8. Administrative Assistant
Listing Reference: nwu_004445
Position Number: V000387
Location: Vanderbijlpark Campus
Department: Food & Beverage Services
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Job Overview
The Administrative Assistant will monitor and supervise food and beverage operations, including events, functions, stock control and food quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate bookings, décor, catering and events.
- Prepare function sheets and running orders.
- Supervise venue setup and breakdown.
- Manage stock procurement and stock control.
- Monitor food quality, portion control and wastage.
- Supervise staff and manage rosters.
- Ensure occupational health, safety and food hygiene compliance.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12.
- Minimum 2 years’ food and beverage service experience.
- Valid Code EB driver’s licence.
Added Advantage
- Food service supervision experience.
- Hospitality or Food & Beverage qualification.
- Events coordination experience.
9. Project Manager
Listing Reference: nwu_004440
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Faculty: Engineering – Industry and Community Engagement
Contract: Fixed-Term Appointment
Closing Date: 28 June 2026
Job Overview
The Project Manager will support industry projects through planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Define project scope and objectives.
- Develop project plans and milestones.
- Allocate resources and tasks.
- Prepare and monitor budgets.
- Manage risks and contingency plans.
- Engage stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Track project delivery and reporting.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum 2 years’ project management experience.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience on NWU financial system KFS or SAP as a senior financial administrator.
10. Senior Project Manager
Listing Reference: nwu_004439
Position Number: P003797
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Faculty: Engineering – Industry and Community Engagement
Contract: 3-Year Fixed-Term Appointment with Benefits
Closing Date: 28 June 2026
Job Overview
The Senior Project Manager will manage engineering and industry projects, ensuring delivery, accountability, stakeholder coordination and performance tracking.
Key Responsibilities
- Define project scope, objectives and timelines.
- Develop project plans and milestones.
- Manage resources, budgets and risks.
- Engage stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Coordinate project execution.
- Provide project reports and updates.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years’ project management experience.
- Minimum 2 years’ product development experience.
- Minimum 2 years’ engineering project experience.
Added Advantage
- MBA with specialisation in Business or Project Management.
11. Counselling Psychology Internship
Listing Reference: nwu_004437
Position Number: TB00326
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Contract: Fixed-Term Appointment
Commencement: January 2027
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Job Overview
The intern psychologist will support clinical practice within the Centre for Health and Human Performance while completing an HPCSA-required internship under supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological assessments.
- Provide counselling psychotherapy.
- Conduct psychoeducation and community work.
- Prepare workshops and content.
- Maintain ethical and professional conduct.
- Perform professional and administrative duties.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
- Minimum 1 year counselling skills experience at Master’s level.
- Registration with HPCSA as an Intern Counselling Psychologist.
- Reference letter from supervisor is essential.
12. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law
Listing Reference: nwu_004342
Location: Potchefstroom Campus
Faculty: Law
Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Commencement Date: 01 September 2026 or as agreed
Fellowship Amount: R488 280 per annum
Duration: 5 years, subject to satisfactory research outputs
Research Focus
The fellowship focuses on International Human Rights Law, with emphasis on:
- Right to Education
- Right to Science
- Academic Freedom
- North-South debates
- Multilateral frameworks
- International organisations
- Extraterritorial obligations
- Development issues
Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV.
- Two reference letters.
- Copy of doctoral degree.
- Copy of doctoral thesis.
- One or two publications, or links to publications.
- Copy of ID or passport photo page.
- Copy of visa, where applicable.
- Copy of advertisement.
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Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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