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Minimum Requirements

• A Master of Engineering (MEng) or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 9 in Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Light Current), with a specialisation in electronic and computer engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching, professional, or relevant industrial experience in electronic and computer engineering or related engineering disciplines.
• Must be currently registered for, or willing to immediately register with, the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Additional Recommendations

• Demonstrable experience in telecommunication engineering, including communication systems, digital and/or analogue communications, signal processing, wireless and mobile communications, networking, RF and microwave systems, or related technologies.
• Must be currently registered for, or willing to immediately register for and pursue, a doctoral (PhD) qualification in Engineering
• Proven research experience, including postgraduate student supervision.
• Evidence of a recent research publication record in an accredited journal. 

 Summary of duties

• Lecture, assess, and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Take responsibility for a minimum of two (2) modules per semester, in line with the Department’s fair workload model.
• Develop, review, and continuously improve teaching and learning materials, and contribute to or lead curriculum development initiatives.
• Supervise undergraduate capstone projects as well as postgraduate research projects.
• Participate in departmental administration and other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or delegated authority.
• Serve, on a rotational basis, as Chairperson of a subject-level committee. 
• Conduct research and publish in DHET-accredited journals. 

Closing Date 04 June 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent in Language Education, Linguistics or any relevant discipline
• At least three years experience in the field of writing
• Understanding of didactic and padagogic principles
• Good verbal and written skills in both English and IsiZulu

Additional Recommendations:

• Evidence of supervisory or management experience or performance development
• Experience in dealing with undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently

Summary of Duties:

• The Writing Centre practitioners will among other responsibilities designated to them by the Writing Centre manager be expected to:
• Conduct one-on-one and online consultations with students
• Work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and levels of academic preparation
• Keep records for student visitations
• Assist in the recruitment of writing tutors
• Supervise writing tutors
• Popularize the agenda for the Writing Centrea

Closing Date 04 June 2026

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Professor:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/Doctorate in Chiropractic or any Health-Related Discipline and a minimum of 10 years’ teaching experience
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
• Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research group/s.
• Sustained track record of external funding.
• Evidence of collaborative linkages.
• Evidence of external engagement.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with AHPCSA

Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

Associate Professor

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Chiropractic or any Health-Related Disciplines with a minimum of 7 years’ teaching experience
• Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Track record of external funding.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with AHPCSA

 Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

• Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance Appointment at Professor/ Associate Professor

 Minimum requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department Associate Professors, Professors
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship

Summary of duties

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.

Managing and supervising staff which includes: -

• The allocation of work
• Leave management.
• Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student centred department.
• Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part-time and replacement
• Programme and project
• Enhancing Faculty projects g. Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, Orientation and Graduation.
• To provide leadership to the department with respect of teaching & learning and research.

Closing date : 30 June 2026