Senior Lecturer, Electrical Engineering & Research Leader

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha is seeking an accomplished academic leader to drive teaching, learning and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate Electrical Engineering programs. The role strengthens postgraduate supervision, industry engagement and research capacity while supporting departmental and university strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor staff, advance quality assurance, and contribute to accreditation efforts, research

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience (4 years) or MEng with extensive experience (5 years) and active professional registration.
• Registered with ECSA as a PrEng or PrTechEng.
• Demonstrated undergraduate teaching with postgraduate capability.
• Documented research publications in DHET-accredited journals or peer-reviewed venues.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in teaching, learning and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate modules and contribute to curriculum review, QA and continuous improvement.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and postgraduate research students; contribute to growth of postgraduate studies.
• Develop and sustain a research programme aligned to department priorities and increase research productivity.
• Foster collaboration with industry, professional bodies and research partners through engagement and applied research.
• Mentor junior academics and contribute to academic leadership within the department.
• Participate in departmental, faculty and university committees and perform academic administration as required.
• Support professional accreditation, QA and other strategic initiatives of the department and faculty.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Postgraduate supervision

Research leadership

Industry engagement

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

MEng in Electrical Engineering

ECSA Professional Engineer/Technologist registration

Job description

Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha is seeking an accomplished academic leader to drive teaching, learning and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate Electrical Engineering programs. The role strengthens postgraduate supervision, industry engagement and research capacity while supporting departmental and university strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor staff, advance quality assurance, and contribute to accreditation efforts, research