Current Jobs at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

• UNISA invites unemployed South African citizens to apply for the 12-month Internship programme. These citizens should have completed a UNISA qualification. which is equivalent to NQF level 6 and above.
• Age restriction: not older than 35 years.
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Applicants should have no prior work experience.
• Applicants who were previously appointed at UNISA or any other organization will not be considered.
• The position reference and your UNISA student number must be accurately indicated on the portal.
• Applications for multiple positions must be submitted individually.
• Applicants must be UNISA graduates in the required field(s) of study

Competencies:

• Computer literacy in respect of office packages (Microsoft Office 365) and internet
• Good interpersonal relations; communication skills and telephone etiquette
• Ability to take initiative, work in a team under constant supervision
• The ability to prioritize, pay attention to details and go the extra mile
• Sense of commitment, responsibility, and punctuality
• Ability to work under pressure, and under strict deadlines
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Problem solving skills
• Time management
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

Deadline:3rd April,2026

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Post specific requirements for Professor:

• A Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering
• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours (BEngTechHons) in Civil Engineering
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or
• Professional Engineering Technologist, or Application for Professional Registration in process.
• At least 5 years of teaching/work/relevant experience
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed publications (journals, conference proceedings, book chapters and books). In line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level(Research Output Units.
• A proven record of supervision of postgraduate Masters and Doctoral students to completion.

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

• Transportation Engineering or Water Engineering or Geotechnical engineering or Construction materials or
• Structural engineering or Environmental engineering, or Construction management

Recommendations:

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

Deadline:10th April,2026

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Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A Doctoral Degree in Construction management.
• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours (BEngTechHons) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least 3 years of teaching work/relevant experience.
• Professional registration with the South African Council of Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is mandatory.
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed publications (journals, conference proceedings, book chapters and books) in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.

Field of Expertise:

• The candidate must have expertise in any field of Construction management.

Recommendations:

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

Deadline:10th April,2026

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Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering.
• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours (BEngTechHons) in Civil Engineering
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist, or Application for Professional Registration in process.
• At least 3 years of teaching work/relevant experience.
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed publications (journals, conference proceedings, book chapters and books) in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.

Field of Expertise:

• The candidate must have expertise in any field of Civil Engineering.

Recommendations:

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

Deadline:10th April,2026

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Post specific requirements for Junior Lecturer:

• A Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours (BEngTechHons) in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or
• Professional Engineering Technologist, or Application for Professional Registration in process.
• At least 1 year of teaching/work/relevant experience.
• In the final stages of completing a PhD.

Field of Expertise:

• The candidate must have expertise in Geotechnical Engineering.

Recommendations:

• Experience with reflexive/ODL research
• Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees, workplace committees, task teams, and voluntary associations.
• Participation in community engagement projects
   

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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

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Post specific requirements Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc(Eng)) or a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mining Engineering, or a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mining Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering bTechnology Honours (BEngTechHons) in Mining Engineering
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist, or Application for Professional Registration in process
• 3 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:

• Mine Design and Planning, Mine Mechanisation, Mineral Economics, Mine Safety, as well as Geostatistics and Geometallurgy.

Recommendations:

• Supervision of Master’s candidates to completion
• Experience with reflexive or Open Distance Learning (ODL) research
• Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations
• Participation in community engagement projects.
   

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Post specific requirements for Professor:

• A Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• A BSc (Eng) or BEng in Mechanical or Biomedical or Aeronautical Engineering, or a BTech in Mechanical or Biomedical or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional registration in progress.
• At least 5 years of teaching/work/relevant experience
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed publications (journals, conference proceedings, book chapters and books). In line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.
• A proven record of supervision of Master’s AND Doctoral students to completion.

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

• Soft Tissue Mechanics and Computational Modelling or Aeronautic Studies or Solid Mechanics or Mechanical Design.

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.
   

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Post specific requirements for Associate Professor:

• A Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• A BSc (Eng) or BEng in Mechanical or Biomedical or Aeronautical Engineering, or a BTech in Mechanical or Biomedical or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional registration in progress.
• At least 4 years of teaching/work/relevant experience
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed publications (journals, conference proceedings, book chapters and books). In line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.
• A proven record of supervision of Master’s OR Doctoral students to completion.

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

• Soft Tissue Mechanics and Computational Modelling or Aeronautic Studies or Solid Mechanics or Mechanical Design.

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

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Post specific requirements for Lecturer:

• A Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• A BSc (Eng) or BEng in Mechanical or Biomedical, or a BTech in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional registration in progress.
• At least 2 years of teaching/work/relevant experience

Field of Expertise:

• The candidate must have expertise in any field in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Recommendations:

• Experience with reflexive/ODL teaching environment
• Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees, workplace committees, task teams, and voluntary associations.
• Participation in community engagement projects.