Lecturer x2 at Vaal University of Technology

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Teaching and assessment across Electrical Engineering (Electronics) programmes (Diploma to Masters level).
• Contributing to curriculum development and review within the relevant area of specialisation.
• Contribution to departmental quality assurance processes.
• Compliance with and contribution to ECSA accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Supervision of postgraduate research up to Masters level.
• Provide accredited research outputs.
• Creating and maintaining collaborative relationship with the industry, including industry visitation activities with students.
• Monitor Work Integrated Learning student activities (where applicable).
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Execution of academic and student administration, including reporting, aligned with the role.
• Service on departmental, faculty and institutional committees.
• Performance of ad hoc duties as assigned by the line manager

Criteria A (Qualification):

• Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF 9) in Electronics Engineering/Mechatronics
• Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF 8) in Electronics Engineering/Mechatronics
• Eligibility for registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category
• (ECSA registration is compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications)
• Criteria B (Experiences):
• A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience (full time) after obtaining masters qualification
• Deep disciplinary expertise in Power Electronics, Digital Communication and Applied Electronics.
• Expertise in Engineering Software Packages (e.g. MATLAB, Proteus, SiMetrix, KiCad etc).
• Competency in Arduino-based project development and prototyping.
• A good understanding of coding for embedded systems (C/C++ preferred).
• Experience with 3D printing, Laser cutting, and PC boards manufacturing (advantage)
• Some evidence of research publication (at least one as a co-author)
• Must demonstrate achievements and potentials
• Evidence of external engagement (one activity)
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements is an advantage
• Evidence of international collaboration is an advantage
• Liaison with Industry including consultation work is an advantage
• Evidence of development and management of SLPs is an advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, excellent teaching skills, planning and organising
• skills, conceptual skills, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 February 2026