Professor .2.01 at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Qualifications and Requirements:

• A PhD in Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• Registration as a professional with the relevant statutory body will be an advantage.
• Proven teaching and curriculum development experience in emerging digital technologies at a tertiary level.
• A strong research record, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. NRF rating required or eligible for NRF rating.
• Experience serving on editorial boards or as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated research, teaching and curriculum development expertise or relevant industry experience in the engineering aspects (design,     development, installation, and operation) of systems and technologies relevant to Digital Transformation / AI, including but not limited to:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber-physical Systems
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Robotics
• Cloud Computing

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with industry, society, and external stakeholders on initiatives related to digital transformation engineering.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to 4IR (AI) technologies, including Cyber-physical Systems, IoT, Cloud           Computing,  Robotics, Cognitive Computing, and core Electrical and Information Engineering subjects, as required.
• Undertake administrative and academic leadership duties within the School.
• Contribute meaningfully to the research output and postgraduate supervision of the School.
• Develop and strengthen postgraduate and research programmes in 4IR technologies and Digital Transformation Engineering.

•  Closing date: 17 April 2026