Associate Professor (X1): Mining Minerals and Geomatics Engineering (Ref.CSET/JM/2026/AP-MMGE-1/Re-Ad8) at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Post specific requirements Associate Professor.

• A Doctoral degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent plus experience/track record as a researcher for a position of Associate Professor
• A BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering, or a BTech in Mining Engineering
• A proven record of supervision of master’s OR Doctoral candidates to completion
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist, or Application for Professional Registration in process.
• 4 years teaching/work/relevant experience
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journal articles, book chapters, or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.

Field of Expertise:
The candidate must have expertise in at least one of the following research areas:

• Rock Engineering, Mine Design and Planning, Mine Mechanisation, Mineral Economics, Geostatistics and Geometallurgy.

Recommendations:

• NRF rating
• Evidence of research grants obtained or applied for
• Experience in reflexive/ODL teaching environment
• Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations.
• Participation in community engagement projects