Junior Lecturer/Lecturer (TB01353)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; Remote; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking experienced professionals for part-time lecturing positions in the Faculty of Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a B. Eng or M. Eng degree and relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include preparing materials, delivering lectures, and supervising students. The university is committed to transformation and encourages applications from designated groups.

Qualifications

• Registrable with ECSA.
• A minimum of one year of evidence of independent research or industry experience.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience for Junior Lecturer.
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience for Lecturer.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Delivery of lectures.
• Student supervision.
• Marking and assessment.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Knowledge of assessment theory

Effective communication skills

Time-management skills

Analytical abilities and innovative thinking

Education

B. Eng degree or equivalent

M. Eng degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

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

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING POSITION NUMBER: TB01353 VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER/LECTURER (11 POSITIONS) PEROMNES GRADE: A9/A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2 – YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Temporary, part-time (2 years) lecturing positions in the NWU Faculty of Engineering.

The NWU Faculty of Engineering is inviting applications from experienced practicing or retired professionals for part-time, online remote teaching positions in our Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGDip) (https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/postgraduate).

• PGDip (Industrial Engineering), also with specializations in Sustainability and Sustainable Mining.
• PGDip (Nuclear Science and Technology), also with specialization in Nuclear Technology Management.
  
  

We are also seeking recent B.Eng graduates for part-time junior lecturer positions in our B.Eng programmes (https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/undergraduate).

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Delivery of lectures.
• Student supervision.
• Marking and assessment.
• General module administration.
  
  

Research

Administration

Minimum Requirements

• Registrable with ECSA.
• A minimum of one (1) year of evidence of independent research or industry experience.
  
  

Position specific requirements,

Junior Lecturer

• A B. Eng degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (NQF level 8).
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience.
  
  

Lecturer

• An M. Eng degree in a relevant discipline (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.
  
  

In Lieu Of a Covering Letter, Provide Us With a URL To a Video Of No Longer Than 5 Minutes In Which You

• Introduce yourself.
• Outline which modules you would like to present.
• Describe the knowledge, experience, and network (if any) you bring to the role.
• Demonstrate competence with modern online teaching tools.
  
  

Ensure that [e-mail] has access to this video, but do not forward it as an Email attachment. Email attachments will not be downloaded.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

Must be proficient in the following:

• 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 changes of the learning and collaboration environment.
• 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/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good planning and organising skills, as well as good report writing skills.
• High level of professional and ethical conduct.
  
  

Key Behavioural Competencies

The following behavioural competencies are required:

• Decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Confidence.
• Self-motivation.
• Critical thinking.
  
  

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

Dr. Sihe Nhleko on [e-mail] (Pg Dip Industrial Engineering with Sustainability / Sustainable Mining)

Dr. Ockert Koekemoer on [e-mail] (PG Dip Nuclear Science and Technology)

Prof Joke Buhrmann on [e-mail] (Junior lecturer Industrial Engineering)

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

CLOSING DATE: 29 August 2025

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.

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