Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor Electrical Engineering

Mandela; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha invites applications for a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. The post focuses on academic leadership in teaching, learning and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, plus strengthening postgraduate supervision and research capacity.

The appointee will promote student-centered learning, engage with industry and professional bodies, and contribute to accreditation processes, service

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification with substantial academic experience.
• Registration with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is required.
• Proven teaching excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Strong record of DHET-accredited publications and conference proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Lead undergraduate and postgraduate modules and contribute to curriculum review.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and postgraduate research.
• Develop and sustain a research program aligned with department priorities.
• Foster industry engagement and collaborations with professional bodies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research publications

Postgraduate supervision

ECSA registration

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering

MEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this academic post is to provide academic leadership in teaching, learning and curriculum development within the Department of Electrical Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a student-centred learning environment, strengthen postgraduate supervision and research capacity, foster meaningful industry and professional engagement, and

support the strategic objectives of the Department, Faculty and Nelson Mandela University through excellence in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, innovation, engagement and academic leadership.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide academic leadership in teaching, learning and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate modules and contribute to curriculum review, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and postgraduate research students, and contribute to the growth and development of postgraduate studies within the Department.
• Develop and sustain an active research programme that contributes to the Department's strategic research priorities and enhances research productivity.
• Foster meaningful collaboration with industry, professional bodies and research partners through engagement, innovation and applied research.
• Mentor and support the development of junior academic staff and contribute to academic leadership within the Department.
• Participate in departmental, faculty and university committees, and undertake academic administration and programme-related responsibilities as required.
• Contribute to professional accreditation, quality assurance and other strategic initiatives of the Department, Faculty and Nelson Mandela University.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teaching and Learning

• A proven record of excellence in teaching and facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review and continuously improve module content to ensure alignment with programme outcomes, ECSA Graduate Attributes and good teaching practice.
• Experience in developing appropriate assessments, marking rubrics and moderation processes that promote student learning and academic integrity.
• Experience in module coordination, academic administration and quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success through effective supervision, mentoring and academic support.
• The ability and willingness to contribute to the teaching of a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate Electrical Engineering modules as required by the Department.

Research and Postgraduate Supervision

• Expertise in Control Systems, Automation, Intelligent Systems, Artificial Intelligence or closely related fields within Electrical Engineering.
• A sustained record of high-quality research outputs through publications in DHET-accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
• The ability to establish, lead and sustain a research programme that contributes to the Department's strategic research priorities and strengthens its research capacity.
• A successful record of Master's supervision, with the successful supervision of Doctoral students considered advantageous.
• Demonstrated research leadership through the development of collaborative research teams, mentorship of emerging researchers and contribution to postgraduate research activities within a department or research group.
• Experience in securing or contributing to externally funded research projects, with success in obtaining national and/or international research funding considered advantageous.
• The ability to develop productive national and international research collaborations that enhance the Department's research profile and postgraduate supervision capacity.
• Demonstrated commitment to balancing research excellence with high-quality teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic service.

Industry Engagement and Academic Leadership

• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and other external stakeholders that support teaching, research and innovation.
• Evidence of national and/or international research collaboration and scholarly engagement.
• Experience in organising or contributing to technical seminars, workshops, webinars or other scholarly activities.
• Active participation in relevant professional bodies, with ECSA registration required and involvement in organisations such as the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) considered advantageous.
• Experience in serving on departmental, faculty and university committees or other academic governance structures.
• Demonstrated academic leadership through mentorship, contribution to departmental development, and support for strategic initiatives within the Department and Faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality, collaboration and contributing positively to the academic environment of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to the post of Senior Lecturer, candidates must have:

1. A relevant doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience (four years) or MEng in Electrical Engineering with extensive relevant experience (five years with minimum of two years academic experience) and a relevant and current full-member professional body registration.
2. Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
3. Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate level, with the ability to contribute at postgraduate level.
4. A record of research publications in DHET-accredited journals and/or peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
5. Experience in postgraduate supervision.

To be considered for appointment as an Associate Professor, candidates must have:

1. A relevant doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience (six years).
2. Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
4. A sustained record of high-quality research publications in DHET-accredited journals and/or peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
5. A successful record of Master's supervision, with evidence of Doctoral supervision or co-supervision.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a 15-minute lecture on a given topic as part of the interview process, demonstrating their teaching ability, communication skills and subject knowledge.

The level at which the successful candidate is appointed (Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor) will be determined by their qualifications, professional experience and academic standing.

DISCLAIMER:

Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.

No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 November 2026.