PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The incumbent should be available to play a leading role lecturing within the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering as well as research conducted under the Centre for Excellence in Carbon based fuels.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching/Learning:

• Lecture typical Chemical Engineering modules, assist with the project and design modules of 4th year students.

Implementation/ Commercialization:

• Ensure the commercial implementation of research results in community involvement projects.

Research:

• Research conducted on critical minerals, emissions control, or environmental protection to ensure continuation of the research currently being conducted.

Management:

• Involvement in the management of the Department.

• A PhD in Chemical Engineering (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of 5 years’ lecturing and research experience.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

• An NRF rating
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Competent in Chemical Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes.
• Competent in Chemical Engineering computer packages such as ASPEN, Exce
• Competent in either Chemical or Minerals Engineering research.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to interact with undergraduate as well as postgraduate students.

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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Ms NT Leokaoke on 018 299 1662

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Ms Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                  21 February 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                         As soon as possible 

Kindly take note: Applications must 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 Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.  

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.