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​ New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)

Higher Education & TrainingRef: https://www.dhet.gov.za/SiteAssets/2026%20Vacancies/E-Copy%20-%20STBT%20Mianbody%20-%20Nelson%20Mandela%20University%20-%2022%20Feb.pdf

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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The document announces Phase II of South Africa's New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) run by the Department of Higher Education and Training. It describes eligibility criteria (age 40 or younger, potential to pursue doctoral/post-doctoral work, 70% minimum Master’s level readiness, mentoring, and majority post allocation to Black and/or female SA citizens), and states that successful candidates will receive a permanent lecturer position and participate in a 4- to 6-year development programme, with postings at multiple universities and specific subject postings listed. Applicants are directed to apply via each university’s advert and website for full post details.

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academic development programme with permanent lecturer postsOngoing

New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) – Phase II permanent lecturer posts with 4 or 6-year development programme

Apply for nGAP Phase II posts at participating universities. If selected, you can immediately take up a permanent lecturer position and earn a full lecturer salary while studying for a doctorate or undertaking post-doctoral work, with mentoring support and reduced teaching responsibilities, followed by a 4 or 6-year development and induction programme.

Who it is for
Applicants who are 40 years or younger and meet nGAP eligibility criteria (and university-specific criteria) and want to become academics through a development programme
How to act on it
Visit the website of the university and follow the instructions provided in the advert.
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Then the nGAP is for you and you should seriously consider making an application for one or more of the posts listed below.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.dhet.gov.za/SiteAssets/2026%20Vacancies/E-Copy%20-%20STBT%20Mianbody%20-%20Nelson%20Mandela%20University%20-%2022%20Feb.pdf

Parties

Applicants are directed to apply via each university

Key Takeaways

  • programme name: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
  • phase: Phase II
  • issuing body: Department of Higher Education and Training
  • eligibility: ≤40 years old
  • eligibility: doctoral/post-doctoral study intent
  • salary: full lecturer salary during study
  • mentorship: required
  • target demographics: at least 80% posts to Black and/or female SA citizens
  • post duration: 4 or 6-year development programme
  • outcome: permanent lecturer position
  • posting locations: Tshwane University of Technology, DUT, CUT, SPU, RU, UL, and others listed
  • application method: apply via university adverts and websites
  • subject postings: listed disciplines per university (e.g., Organic Chemistry, Data & Cloud Security, Environmental Health, etc.)