ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LECTURER (SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY PROGRAMMES) (PL1) X1

Thekwini TVET College; Durban; On-site; ZAR 271 000; Full time

Job summary

A technical college in South Africa is seeking a qualified Lecturer for their Solar Photovoltaic Energy Programmes for the 2026 academic year. The role involves teaching both theory and practical sessions, preparing assessments, and contributing to programme accreditation. Candidates must hold a relevant electrical engineering qualification and a teaching diploma, as well as demonstrate strong communication and planning skills. Applications must be submitted via the college's official website.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent required.
• Must have a REQV 13 qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Renewable energy trade certificate or minimum 3 years relevant experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory and practicals in Solar Photovoltaic energy programmes.
• Submit for accreditation of relevant Occupational programmes.
• Prepare quality assessment and analyze student performance.

Skills

Good Communication skills (Written & Verbal)

Planning and organising skills

Computer literacy (Ms Office)

Sound subject knowledge

Report writing skills

Education

Relevant Equivalent Qualification (REQV 13) in Electrical Engineering

Advanced Teaching Diploma in TVT / Post Graduate Diploma TVET

Matric certificate or equivalent

Renewable energy trade Certificate or NQF Level 5 in Renewable energy

Job description

Thekwini TVET College invites suitably qualified and experienced Lecturers to apply for the following contract posts available for the 2026 academic year based in Durban.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LECTURER (SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY PROGRAMMES) (PL1) X1

CONTRACT PERIOD: 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

CAMPUS: MELBOURNE

REF NO: MEL 05/11/2025

SALARY NOTCH: R270 498.00 PA, plus 37% cash in lieu of benefits.

Requirements

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• Relevant Equivalent Qualification (REQV 13) in Electrical Engineering or related field
• A Renewable energy trade Certificate or minimum NQF Level 5 Qualification in Renewable energy or minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Advanced Teaching Diploma in TVT / Post Graduate Diploma TVET / Diploma in Secondary or Higher Education
• Valid SACE registration (not provisional)
• Computer literacy (Ms Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and Internet)
• Sound subject knowledge and work-related applications
• Good Communication skills (Written & Verbal)
• Report writing skills
• Good planning and organising skills

Key Result Areas

• Teach both theory and practicals in Occupational Certificate- Solar Photovoltaic energy programmes
• The successful candidate responsibilities include but not limited to lecturer National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and Nated subjects, including tasks to be done practically
• Prepare and submit for accreditation of relevant Occupational programmes
• Prepare quality assessment and continuous analysis of student’s performance
• Perform all post related duties as prescribed by applicable policies, legislation, procedure manual, guidelines and instructions. Liaise with Senior Lecturers, Head of Division and Student Support Services officials in providing support interventions to students
• Invigilation duties
• Attend to uploading and management of LMS subject related portal.

Closing Date

WEDNESDAY, 07 JANUARY 2026

To Be Included In The Application

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/document), which must be completed in full, signed and dated by the applicant.

NB: All parts of the Z83 form must be filled in full.

On application, please submit Z83 and also a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of all academic transcripts only. Please note that certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required on or before the day of the interview.

Important

• Thekwini College is an equal opportunity employer
• The College reserves the right not to make an appointment in these positions
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only
• All successful candidates will be subjected to qualifications verification before appointment
• Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date of advertisement should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.

Application Submission

Please apply through www.thekwini.edu.za

We do not accept hand delivered, emailed and/or posted applications, all applications must be done on the Thekwini TVET College website and upload all documents required as per advert.

ENQUIRIES: [e-mail]

NB: All applications to include ALL required documentation as listed above. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.