Academic Jobs is the higher education job board for academic, faculty, and administrative University jobs seekers in South Africa!
Higher education’s central hub for connecting the world’s brightest minds with prestigious institutions. South Africa's higher ed job board for University Recruiters & HR Staff.
With more jobs listed (+) than any other higher education job board, we are the primary destination for professionals seeking to advance their careers and for universities seeking world-class talent. Come for the jobs stay for the community, news, conferences, and rankings!
Engage highly qualified passive and active candidates.
Explore jobs from top universities and research facilities in South Africa.
Provide powerful AI recruitment tools for precise connections.
Actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Celebrate and promote outstanding academics and higher ed staff.
In a globally connected world, your career shouldn't be limited by geography. Academic Jobs proudly represents 195 countries. Whether you are looking for a role down the street or a tenure-track position on the other side of the world, we ensure that as an academic or higher education professional, you are represented on a global stage.
We don't just cover the basics. We offer the largest categorization of roles in the industry, making it easy to browse and find the exact fit for your specialization.
Our platform is designed for ease of use. Browse effortlessly or set up alerts to have jobs of your interest delivered directly to your inbox.
We have streamlined the hiring process to be fast, affordable, and incredibly effective. Posting a job with Academic Jobs takes just 90 seconds, but the impact lasts much longer.
When you partner with us, you gain access to a sophisticated Employer Portal designed to manage your institution's brand:
We utilize proprietary AI Candidate Finder technology to ensure your role reaches the right eyes. You have the flexibility to target your recruitment with precision:
Academic Jobs is a comprehensive partner in the success of your institution. We offer a suite of services designed to elevate every aspect of university management and branding:
We facilitate the definitive rankings for higher education employers, giving employees a voice and providing institutions with vital data to improve retention and culture.
Our team of experts provides high-level consulting to maximize your institution's potential:
For organizations looking to implement their own careers hub, we offer state-of-the-art Job Board Software built specifically for the nuances of the higher education sector.
We host the largest listing of academic conferences worldwide, covering all subject specialties to keep you connected to the latest research and networking opportunities.
Enhance engagement and school spirit with our custom merchandise creation services for students and employees.
Academic Jobs: Connecting the World of Higher Education.
Last updated: May 20, 2026