SUPERVISION - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMERCE

Rosebank College, the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is one of the leading private higher education institutions in the country registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. For over 70 years IIE Rosebank College has delivered quality tertiary education to students across South Africa. Situated in bustling cities, IIE Rosebank College embraces the same vibrant environment which allows over 20 000 students to connect with the heart of the institution. Our exceptional growth is creating a once in a life-time opportunities to suitable incumbents.

As Rosebank College takes bold steps to expand its range of qualifications, we are actively working towards accreditation as a premier education and training provider for an array of exciting new programmes. Central to this endeavour is the commitment to maintaining a team of exceptionally qualified staff. If you are driven by a passion for education and envision yourself contributing to our institution's growth, we invite you to be part of our journey. While we gear up for these forthcoming opportunities, we're eager to connect with individuals who share our dedication to excellence. To express your interest and be considered for possible future positions, we kindly request that you submit your CV via the following link. This will ensure that your profile becomes part of our talent pool for the upcoming expansion.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality postgraduate supervision to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidates in Commerce, ensuring that students are guided academically and methodologically toward the successful completion of their doctoral research. The supervisor will support candidates through the research process, uphold academic integrity, ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, and contribute to scholarly output through research development and publication.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise PhD candidates in Commerce from proposal development through to final thesis submission and examination.
• Provide academic and methodological guidance to ensure research is original, rigorous, and aligned with doctoral standards.
• Support candidates in developing research proposals, literature reviews, theoretical frameworks, and research instruments.
• Guide students in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and academic writing in line with institutional requirements.
• Monitor student progress against agreed timelines and milestones, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide structured feedback on drafts, chapters, and research outputs, and maintain supervision records and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with institutional research policies, ethical requirements, and academic integrity standards.

• Support candidates in preparing work for publication and conference presentations to enhance scholarly output.
• Participate in postgraduate academic processes such as proposal evaluations, research committees, examiner engagement, and quality assurance activities.

Minimum Requirements

• A Doctorate in the field of Commerce.
• Research supervision experience on NQF Level 9 and/or 10, in a Commerce-related field.
• A publication record is ideally required.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours

Flexible, based on supervision requirements and student consultation schedules. Hours will be agreed upon in line with institutional needs.

Salary

Market related.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.