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Post Graduate Supervisor Animation and Motion Design


Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 19 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

The SAE Distance (Online) Campus is seeking a Postgraduate Supervisor specializing in Animation and Digital Arts to join our academic team. This role supports students enrolled in the postgraduate program by guiding them in developing independent research in animation and digital arts. The supervisor will provide structured academic guidance throughout the postgraduate research dissertation journey. This role requires an experienced academic practitioner and subject matter expert with a strong background in animation and/or digital arts with experience in supervising and supporting students in their research


Qualities:

Passionate about creative media education and innovation

Positive patient and supportive in student engagement
Organized efficient and meticulous in task execution
Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and adaptable to a digital learning environment

Provide regular one-on-one or small group supervision sessions to guide students through their postgraduate projects to final submission. Provide constructive timely and detailed written feedback on proposals progress submissions and final project work

Assess and grade postgraduate submissions in line with institutional policy timelines and marking criteria ensuring academic integrity is upheld throughout

Monitor student progress and proactively identify students who may require additional academic support or intervention
Participate in postgraduate coordinator and program meetings when required and contribute constructive feedback to improve supervision practices and program offerings
Maintain accurate administrative records relating to supervision activity student progress and assessment in line with institutional requirements




Requirements

A PhD (NQF Level 10) or Masters (NQF Level 9) in Animation Digital Arts in Creative Media is essential

A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience within animation motion design digital arts or a related creative media field

A minimum of 2 years postgraduate supervision lecturing or teaching experience within higher education

Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring independent creative or research projects at honours or postgraduate level

Online facilitation or supervision experience beneficial

Proficient in navigating a Learning Management System and MS Office suite

Relevant curriculum assessment and postgraduate research knowledge

Excellent administrative and organizational abilities




Required Skills:

Essential Skills: Deep understanding of animation and digital arts practice theory and industry landscape both locally and globally Ability to guide students in developing and refining independent postgraduate projects Skilled in critical analysis academic research supervision and reflective practice Familiarity with practice-led and research-led postgraduate methodologies Commitment to student engagement success and academic integrity Strong communication and supervision abilities in online and asynchronous settings Excellent time management and organisational skills Qualities: Passionate about creative media education and innovation Positive patient and supportive in student engagement Organised efficient and meticulous in task execution Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills Self-motivated and adaptable to a digital learning environ


Required Education:

A PhD (NQF Level 10) or Masters (NQF Level 9) in Animation Digital Arts in Creative Media is essential A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience within animation motion design digital arts or a related creative media field A minimum of 2 years postgraduate supervision lecturing or teaching experience within higher education Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring independent creative or research projects at honours or postgraduate level Online facilitation