Engineering Mathematics Tutor

MELL Tutors; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 248,000 - 331,000; Part time

Job summary

MELL Tutors at Wits University in Braamfontein is seeking postgraduate tutors for Engineering Mathematics 1, starting in 2027. You will teach the method behind each problem and guide students to solve unseen questions.

The role is part-time, 5 hours per week, paid R200 per hour, and conducted in person on campus. You will review student work and provide live, one-on-one corrections to foster understanding.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
• Completed a relevant university-level mathematics module (transcript required)
• Able to solve exam-level engineering maths questions without notes
• A clear, patient communicator who enjoys helping students learn
• Available for 5 hours per week, in person at Wits

Responsibilities

• Teach the method behind each type of problem, so students can reuse it on questions they have not seen
• Let students work through problems themselves before stepping in
• Review their working, show them exactly where the mistakes are, and how to fix them
• Give live, one-on-one corrections during sessions

Skills

Patient communicator

Mathematical problem solving

Education

Postgraduate in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

MELL Tutors runs small, in-person tutoring classes for engineering students at Wits, built around understanding the method rather than memorising solutions. We are hiring postgraduate tutors for Engineering Mathematics 1, starting in 2027 (exact start date to be confirmed).

DETAILS

• Pay: R200 per hour
• Hours: 5 hours per week
• Location: in person, Wits University, Braamfontein
• Type: part-time

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach the method behind each type of problem, so students can reuse it on questions they have not seen
2. Let students work through problems themselves before stepping in
3. Review their working, show them exactly where the mistakes are, and how to fix them
4. Give live, one-on-one corrections during sessions

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Students can solve exam-level questions on their own and can find and fix their own mistakes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
• Completed a relevant university-level mathematics module (transcript required)
• Able to solve exam-level engineering maths questions without notes
• A clear, patient communicator who enjoys helping students learn
• Available for 5 hours per week, in person at Wits