PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To teach technical proficiency at undergraduate level, supervise postgraduate research on an appropriate level and to actively engage in research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Managing practical sessions for students.
• Delivery of lectures and sessions where needed.
• Marking and grading of assessments.
• General module administration.

• Conduct research towards own qualification (if not PhD).
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Involvement in professional/academic societies.

Administration:

• Representation on Faculty-specific committees.
• General workshop administration and compliance.
• General workshop maintenance, planning and budgets.

• Artisan qualification as boilermaker, millwright or fitter and turner with a qualification in education (NQF level 6), or a degree in Education specialising in Technological Education (NQF level 7).

In addition to the above,

LECTURER:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) NQF level 9.
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Mathematics NQF level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ artisan experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience or certificate in teaching and learning.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PG Dip), NQF level 8.
• Postgraduate Certificate (PGCE) in Education.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: 

Must be proficient in the following:

• Fitting, milling, turning, thread cutting, welding and soldering.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research methodology and technical writing.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team or subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The following behavioural competencies are required:

• decision-making skills,
• analytical skills and critical thinking,
• confidence,
• self-directedness.

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.  

ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Prof. Marco Le Roux on 018299-1990

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299-4993

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                  16 May 2025

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                                         As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.