The University was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activities and reach since that time.
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BACKGROUND:
- The Vice Chancellor (VC) & Principal, Prof Khehla Ndlovu is seeking like-minded professionals keen to contribute to the strategic direction and turnaround of VUT. Therefore, a professional is sought to lead in the role of Executive Director: Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI).
- The potential incumbent will provide strategic leadership to VUT, promoting a culture of excellence in all activities and areas related to Innovation, Commercialisation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer.
- As a member of the executive of VUT, the incumbent actively supports the VC and the DVC: Research, Innovation, Commercialisation & Internationalisation in the strategic leadership and management of the institution, as well as in supervising administrative functions through line reports. While each executive oversees defined portfolios, these may change at the discretion of the VC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but not limited to:
- Strategic leadership: Lead the development and execution of the TTI’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with national and institutional priorities.
- Innovation Management: Drive innovation and create a culture that supports new ideas and solutions.
- Stakeholder Management and Liaison: Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, investors, academic partners and internal departments to maximise technology impact.
- Resources & People Management: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team in technology transfer, licensing, and innovation
- Budgeting, Management, and Resource Allocation: ensuring alignment with the institutional goals, efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
- Policy & Governance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technology transfer strategies and policies, adjusting as needed.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- A Master’s Degree or NQF level 9 in Engineering Management / Technology Management / Business Administration / Digital Innovation or related fields.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 8 - 10 years’ experience in the Higher Education Sector, 5 years of which must have been at a Senior Management within the Technology, Transfer and Innovation or similar environment.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of intellectual property laws, licensing agreements, entrepreneurship and the commercialisation process.
- Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within technology transfer, commercialisation, or innovation management.
Added Advantage
- Knowledge of academic, research, and administrative processes, regulatory frameworks and challenges of universities in emerging markets.
- Excellent knowledge, understanding, and networking with fundraising, philanthropic foundations, corporate social investment, and the university environment.
- Relevant Experience within the Higher Education sector / industry knowledge-intensive sectors.
Technical Skills and Competencies:
- Analytical thinking/Problem solving;
- Interpersonal relationships;
- Building partnerships;
- People management;
- Resource management;
- Strategic leadership;
- Data-informed decision-making and judgement;
- Conceptual thinking;
- Impact and influence;
- Planning & organising;
- Attention to Detail;
Results and Deadline Oriented;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent Teamwork.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09th December 2025
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BACKGROUND:
- The Vice Chancellor & Principal, Prof Khehla Ndlovu is seeking like-minded professionals keen to contribute to the strategic direction and turnaround of VUT. Therefore, the incumbent should provide leadership and strategic oversight as follows:
- As a member of the Executive Management, the Registrar provides effective and ethical leadership to the University. Inter alia this requires contributing meaningfully to strategy setting, the implementation thereof, and the development of a long-range vision for the University.
- As secretary to the Council, Senate and Convocation, the Registrar provides the services necessary for them to fulfil their statutory mandate and governance roles. The Registrar’s role as statutory secretary is to advise and guide these governing structures on corporate governance, legal requirements and their statutory mandates. Inter alia this requires the Registrar to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations and adherence to principles of good governance.
- Provides strategic leadership for the University’s Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) and academic administration, and in this role is accountable and has overall responsibility for the value chain of academic administration, the student record, certification, and all systems that support student recruitment, admission, registration and examination. This requires the Registrar to ensure the integrity of the VUT qualifications. Information and records. Accountable and has overall responsibility for all student judicial matters across the University.
- In addition, the Registrar plans, organises, directs, controls, reviews and oversees the interpretation and implementation of VUT policies and legislation.
- Supports the University’s executive officers (the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor and CFO), Deans, Executive Directors and Heads of Departments, and provides leadership in the academic administration of the University and contributes advice across a wide range of internal structures.
- As a member of the executive of the University, the incumbent will actively support the Vice-Chancellor (VC) and Principal in the strategic leadership and management of the University and in supervising academic and administrative functions through line reports. Although each Executive is appointed in the first instance to oversee particular functions, these may change over the course of time at the VC’s discretion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but not limited to:
- Academic Administration
- Governance
- Legal Services
- Systems Analyses and Development
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Strategy development, policy and execution
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- A master’s degree or NQF Level 9 equivalent qualification.
Required Experience:
- Ten years of relevant experience in a related environment within a tertiary institution, of which five years should have been in a senior management role.
- A very strong understanding of the higher education policy landscape nationally and internationally.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting student access and success.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate governance issues within academia.
- Experience in addressing manifestations of inequality and supporting transformation within the higher education environment.
- Knowledge of the use of at least one proprietary and open-source learning management system.
Added Advantage
- A PhD or postgraduate/graduate studies in corporate governance or law will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic leadership
- Transformational leadership
- Communication skills (Written and Verbal)
- Networking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strong business analytical skills
- Budgetary knowledge
- Computer proficiency
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Organisational understanding
- Project management and resilience
- Results orientation
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 DECEMBER 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but not limited to:
Strategy Development and Execution for the following portfolios:
- Resource Mobilisation;
- Student Recruitment;
- Marketing and Communication;
- Alumni Affairs;
- VUT Radio.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or NQF level 9 in Communications / Marketing / Media studies / Public Relations or related field.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 8 -10 years’ experience in Marketing and Communications, 5 years of which must have been at a Senior Management or Executive level.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of communications and media engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.
- Proven track record and understanding in communications and media engagement.
- Strategic planning and implementation exposure.
- Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.
Added Advantage
- Excellent knowledge, understanding, and networking with fundraising, philanthropic foundations, corporate social investment, and the university environment.
- Relevant Experience within the Higher Education sector / industry.
Technical Skills and Competencies:
- Marketing and negotiation skills;
- Knowledge and competence in media protocols;
- Analytical thinking and Problem solving;
- Building interpersonal relationships;
- Client/student service and support;
- Building partnerships;
- People management;
- Resource management;
- Strategic leadership;
- Decision-making and judgement;
- Conceptual thinking;
- Impact and influence;
- Planning & organising;
- Attention to detail;
- Results and deadline oriented;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent Teamwork.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09th December 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Performance Areas (include but are not limited to):
- Assist the Technician in preparing laboratory equipment, materials, and samples for practical sessions.
- Ensure full compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Support the Technician in maintaining cleanliness, order, and proper organisation of laboratory facilities.
Qualification:
- A minimum of an Advanced Diploma or BTech in Metallurgical Engineering.
Experience:
- At least two (2) years of relevant laboratory experience.
Skills:
- A high level of discipline and expertise, excellent communication (report-writing and verbal) skills, computer literacy (MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, ITS), good interpersonal skills (Collegiality, team player and time management), problem-Solving and critical thinking Skills.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 December 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
- Contribute towards effective teaching and learning in a blended learning environment.
- Assessment and moderation, including summative and formative assessments, to ensure adherence to standards and quality.
- Design and review the curriculum for blended learning courses in Sport Science and Sport Management.
- Develop online learning material according to the university and SAQA guidelines.
- Participate in national and international conferences and publish research findings in accredited journals.
- Work towards completion of a vertical qualification or post-doctoral research (as applicable)
- Mentor junior lecturers and tutors within the department through team supervision of postgraduate students.
- Participate in community engagement projects, including liaison with industry stakeholders.
- Registration for membership and/or designation status with relevant national and international sports societies.
- Display sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications:
For a Senior Lecturer:
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent in Sport Science, Sport Recreation or Sport Management
- An honours degree or equivalent in Sport Science, Sport Recreation or Sport Management
- A master’s degree or equivalent in Sport Science, Sport Recreation or Sport Management
- A doctoral qualification in Sport Science, Sport Recreation Science or Sport Management
For a Lecturer:
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent in Sport Science, Sport Recreation or Sport Management
- An honours degree or equivalent in Sport Science, Sport Recreation or Sport Management
- A master’s degree or equivalent in Sport Science, Sport Recreation Science or Sport Management
Experience:
- At least three years of teaching experience in a higher education environment, or three years of industry experience at operational or middle management level in the Sport Management or Sport
Recreation Science domain;
- Proven experience in curriculum design.
- Proven experience in facilitation in a blended learning environment.
Added Advantage:
- Active participation in Sport federations and other sport regulatory bodies in South Africa, such as SAFA, ASA and others
- Certification with relevant professional bodies in various sporting codes
- A research record supported by accredited publications and international conference presentations would be an added advantage
- Traceable evidence of previous successful postgraduate supervision is recommended
- A completed postgraduate qualification in Higher Education would be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies:
- A high level of disciplinary expertise
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and cross-cultural skills
- Sound interpersonal skills (collegiality, team player and time management);
- Organisational and adaptability skills
- Facilitation, assessment and online course design skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong initiative and the motivation to work without extensive supervision
- Technical proficiency in Ms Office 365 Suite, Ms Outlook, Ms Teams, Ms Projects, ITS iEnabler
- Integrator, CANVA & use of 360-degree EON technology assets.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 December 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
- Manage and provide professional and effective administrative and secretariat services to the University Council, Senate,Management Committee and their respective Committees.
- Ensure coherent and prompt communication for the implementation of decisions as well as the maintenance of the records of decisions taken through the various governance structures.
- Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures for committee administration and maintain the
- Electronic Decision Register (Resolutions Register) as well as the webpage of the department and oversee the functionality thereof.
- Oversee the compilation of the annual committee meetings calendar and communicate with internal and external stakeholders onmatters pertaining to the area of responsibility, and oversee matters pertaining to meetings and reporting, where applicable.
- Manage administrative processes pertaining to the election, appointment and re appointment processes for Council members, where applicable, and maintain Council and Council Committee members’ lists.
- Maintain the electronic Institutional Regulatory Code (policy database) and oversee the review cycles for existing policies and the publication of newly approved policies.
- Maintain the Conflict of Interest Register for members of Council in terms of the Higher Education Act provisions.
- Regulate access to confidential reports and documents and control permission rights to the Committee
- Section office, databases and member information.
- Assist in managing a comprehensive committee administration service for the Council in support of the decision-making process including compiling and circulating agendas, drafting minutes and related tasks.
- Manage the maintenance of a register of decision making and the maintenance of internal forward plans and similar as required.
- Provide impartial, timely, relevant, and high-quality advice and guidance to members, officers and the public in relation to the Governance Structures’ decision-making processes and governance issues.
- Advise on the procedural recording of decisions, administrative and legal aspects of the meetings, in line with the university prescripts and to assist members and officers where appropriate.
- Assist report authors in the preparation of their reports throughout the lifecycle from drafting to decision stages, providing advice and guidance on report management processes.
- Ensure that the running of council committees and other committees/structures comply with all legislative requirements and provide advice as required.
- Ensure that minutes of meetings are accurate and lead on the co-ordination of follow-up actions and recommendations.
- Proactively review approval processes for committee meetings, drive continuous improvement and implement improvement where necessary for the benefit of the university.
- Utilise and administer virtual meeting technology as required including webcasting and voting software.
- Assist in acquiring, updating and maintaining the committee management system.
- Manage the maintenance of a register of decision making and the maintenance of internal forward plans of council and other committees as required.
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Three-year diploma or degree.
- Postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
- 6 years or more of relevant committee experience, including 3 years in supervision.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Planning and organising skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Willingness to work overtime
- Strong administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Diplomacy and tact
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 DECEMBER 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
- Health promotion and disease prevention within the campus community
- Treatment of ailments and chronic conditions
- Attend to emergency medical services
- ARV & wellness programmes
- Attend to referred patients
- HIV/AIDS counselling and testing
- Implement NiMART
- Respond to and manage disease outbreaks within the institution
Qualifications and Experience:
- At least an M+3 qualification in nursing or a related nursing qualification
- Registration with SANC as a professional nurse is a prerequisite
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional nurse
- Experience in Higher Education environment as a nurse would be an added advantage
- A valid dispensing license is a prerequisite
Skills:
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
- Excellent teaching/facilitation skills
- Excellent planning and organizing skills
- Good inter-personal and time-management skills
- Computer literacy
- First aid and emergency medical service
- Ability to deal with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and mental health issues
- Ability to work effectively with students in a higher education institution Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and independently as and when required
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 DECEMBER 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
- Develop the strategic and operational plans of the Department within the vision of the VUT and facilitate its implementation.
- Planning and managing the budget, infrastructure, resources and daily operations of the
- Department to improve financial viability and to ensure achievement of VUT mission
- Implement a fair and equitable staff workload
- Engagement with internal stakeholders to improve student success and staff development
- Managing and monitoring student learning activities to ensure successful completion of qualifications
- Attend Senate and related academic committee meetings, and coordinate advisory meetings
- Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning especially technology enabled learning
- Liaise with industry, professional bodies, and education institutions nationally and internationally
- Develop research capacity and research programmes to improve research outputs within the Department
- Increase research funding through grants and patents
- Manage administrative tasks including student registration and enrolment
- Strengthen and engage new community initiatives in the Department
- Implement staff development through personal development plans and team development
- Provide leadership in the development of new curricular and programmes in line with curriculum transformation imperatives
- Implement the performance management system in the Department
- Implement employment equity and transformation measures
- Increase third stream income through SLP that respond to industry needs
- Implement quality assurance; and Improve the quality of teaching and learning through participation in relevant programmes like tutoring, extended programmes, lecturer evaluation and academic training; and promote the use of emerging technology in T&L including blended learning strategies.
APPLICATION CRITERIA :
SENIOR LECTURER :
Criteria A (Qualification):
- PhD/Doctorate in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems
- Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems
- Eligibility for registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category (ECSA registration is compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications)
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (one year minimum).
- A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at senior lecturer level DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years)
- Two full research output units generated from publications
- One full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating is an advantage
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding is and advantage\
- Evidence of international collaboration is an advantage
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects is an advantage
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs is an advantage
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Criteria A (Qualifications):
- PhD/Doctorate in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems
- Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems
- Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems
- Registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (two years minimum) at engineering programme headship or programme coordination level.
- A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at associate professorship level
- DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years)
- Five research output units generated form publication
- Three full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating is an advantage
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding
- Evidence of international collaboration
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs (one at least)
FULL PROFESSOR
Criteria A (Qualifications):
- PhD/Doctorate in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems
- Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/ Computer Engineering or Systems
- Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Electrical (Power) / Electronics Engineering/
- Computer Engineering or Systems
- Registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (three years minimum) at engineering programme headship or programme coordination level.
- A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at professorship level
- DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years)
- Seven research output units generated form publication
- Five full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating (C category at least)
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding
- Evidence of international collaboration
- Evidence of community-based projects
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs (one at least)
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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
- Develop the strategic and operational plans of the Department within the vision of the VUT and facilitate its implementation.
- Planning and managing the budget, infrastructure, resources and daily operations of the
- Department to improve financial viability and to ensure achievement of VUT mission
- Implement a fair and equitable staff workload
- Engagement with internal stakeholders to improve student success and staff development
- Managing and monitoring student learning activities to ensure successful completion of qualifications
- Attend Senate and related academic committee meetings, and coordinate advisory meetings
- Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning especially technology enabled learning
- Liaise with industry, professional bodies, and education institutions nationally and internationally
- Develop research capacity and research programmes to improve research outputs within the Department
- Increase research funding through grants and patents
- Manage administrative tasks including student registration and enrolment
- Strengthen and engage new community initiatives in the Department
- Implement staff development through personal development plans and team development
- Provide leadership in the development of new curricular and programmes in line with curriculum transformation imperatives
- Implement the performance management system in the Department
- Implement employment equity and transformation measures
- Increase third stream income through SLP that respond to industry needs
- Implement quality assurance; and
- Improve the quality of teaching and learning through participation in relevant programmes like tutoring, extended programmes, lecturer evaluation and academic training; and promote the use of emerging technology in T&L including blended learning strategies.
APPLICATION CRITERIA :
SENIOR LECTURER :
Criteria A (Qualification):
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering
- Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
- Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
- Eligibility for registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category
- (ECSA registration is compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications)
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (one year minimum).
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant teaching experience at senior lecturer level
- DHET accredited research outputs
- Two full research output units generated from publications
- One full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating is an advantage
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding is and advantage\
- Evidence of international collaboration is an advantage
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects is an advantage
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs is an advantage
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Criteria A (Qualifications):
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
- Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) and) in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
- Registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category.
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (two years minimum) at engineering programme headship or programme coordination level.
- A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at associate professorship level
- DHET accredited research outputs
- Five research output units (based on last six years only) generated form publication
- Three full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating is an advantage
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding
- Evidence of international collaboration
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs (one at least)
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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:
- Develop the strategic and operational plans of the Department within the vision of the VUT and facilitate its implementation.
- Planning and managing the budget, infrastructure, resources and daily operations of the
- Department to improve financial viability and to ensure achievement of VUT mission
- Implement a fair and equitable staff workload
- Engagement with internal stakeholders to improve student success and staff development
- Managing and monitoring student learning activities to ensure successful completion of qualifications
- Attend Senate and related academic committee meetings, and coordinate advisory meetings
- Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning especially technology enabled learning
- Liaise with industry, professional bodies, and education institutions nationally and internationally
- Develop research capacity and research programmes to improve research outputs within the Department
- Increase research funding through grants and patents
- Manage administrative tasks including student registration and enrolment
- Strengthen and engage new community initiatives in the Department
- Implement staff development through personal development plans and team development
- Provide leadership in the development of new curricular and programmes in line with curriculum transformation imperatives
- Implement the performance management system in the Department
- Implement employment equity and transformation measures
- Increase third stream income through SLP that respond to industry needs
- Implement quality assurance; and
- Improve the quality of teaching and learning through participation in relevant programmes like tutoring, extended programmes, lecturer evaluation and academic training; and promote the use of emerging technology in T&L including blended learning strategies.
APPLICATION CRITERIA :
SENIOR LECTURER :
Criteria A (Qualification):
- PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering
- Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Civil Engineering
- Eligibility for registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category
- (ECSA registration is compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications)
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (one year minimum).
- A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at senior lecturer level
- DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years)
- Two full research output units generated from publications
- One full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating is an advantage
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding is and advantage\
- Evidence of international collaboration is an advantage
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects is an advantage
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs is an advantage
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Criteria A (Qualifications):
- PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering
- Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Civil Engineering
- Registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (two years minimum) at engineering programme headship or programme coordination level.
- A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at associate professorship level
- DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years)
- Five research output units generated form publication
- Three full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating is an advantage
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding
- Evidence of international collaboration
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs (one at least)
FULL PROFESSOR
Criteria A (Qualifications):
- PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering
- Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Civil Engineering
- Registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category
Criteria B (Academic Experience):
- Evidence of academic leadership (three years minimum) at engineering programme headship or programme coordination level.
- A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at professorship level
- DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years)
- Seven research output units generated form publication
- Five full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral)
- NRF-rating (C category at least)
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
- Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding
- Evidence of international collaboration
- Evidence of community-based projects
- Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects
- Liaison with Industry including consultation work
- Evidence of development and management of SLPs (one at least)
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.
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