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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching/Learning:

• Lecture typical chemical Engineering Modules, assist with the projects and Design module of 4th year students.

Research:

• Research is conducted on coal, biofuels, and water research to ensure continuation of the research currently being conducted. 

Implementation/Commercialization:

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

Management:

• Involvement in the management of the School.

• An appropriate BEng/ BScEng degree that allows for registration as Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA, http://ecsa.co.za), in terms of the Washington accord.
• Either a PhD in Engineering (NQF level 10) OR a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (NQF level 9) combined with professional registration as engineer.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ lecturing experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ research experience.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• An NRF Rating.
• ECSA Professional Engineer Registration.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Competent in Chemical Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes
• Competent in Chemical Engineering computer packages such as ASPEN, Python, CFD Packages
• Competent in Chemical Engineering research in either Chemical or Minerals Engineering
• Competent in the supervision of postgraduate students.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to work in an interdisciplinary field, and a diverse environment.

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:                          Ms. Nthabiseng Leokaoke on 018299-1662

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

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                         24 March 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. 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.