New Generation of Academics Programme at TUT for Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy graduates
- Career Exibs SA

- Jul 16, 2025
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A CAREER FOR YOU AS AN ACADEMIC AT TUT
Revitalising and Transforming the Academic Profession
Department of
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Arcadia Campus
Ref: 25/703
Tshwane University of Technology is pleased to announce the implementation of DHET’s the
‘New Generation of Academics’ Programme (nGAP).
The nGAP aims to assist with staffing transformation and capacity needs at TUT, and will result
in the establishment of a permanent academic post. The successful candidate will participate in
a 6-year comprehensive development and induction programme, after which she/he will continue
as a regular member of the academic staff at TUT.
To be eligible for selection for an nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, specified by the university:
• Show interest in becoming an academic
• Obtained Masters degree (attach academic record/transcript)
• Be 40 years or younger
• Show evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at Doctoral level
• Be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the
programme
At least 80% of the position will be allocated to Blacks (African, Coloured and Indian men and women
including people with disabilities)
Minimum requirements:
• A relevant Masters/MTech degree in the following fields:
➢ Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy
• Willing to pursue a PhD in the multidisciplinary field of product formulation (pharmaceutics),
computational chemistry (in silico) and natural products and to develop this expertise in the
Department.
If you are interested in making a career as an academic please send your CV to:
Enquiries: Prof I Vermaak (vermaaki@tut.ac.za)
Closing Date: 30 July 2025
If we have not responded within a month of the closing date, you should regard
your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into only with
short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an
appointment.
Candidates are also required to complete the application form for employment. The application
form is available on the University’s website, share point and the University’s intranet.
Please attach the completed application form, certified copies of your ID, qualifications, and relevant certificates together with your CV. The application form is available on the university website.
