Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African higher education institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering. The candidate will teach and conduct research in a dynamic environment, focusing on undergraduate and postgraduate students. Applicants must hold a relevant engineering degree, have significant industry experience, and demonstrate research capability with a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree recognized by ECSA for Professional Engineer registration.
• A doctorate degree in a relevant engineering field, or an MEng/MScEng degree combined with extensive industry experience.
• Evidence of research experience demonstrated by scholarly publications.
• Excellent academic record in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and developing modules in structural engineering.
• Conducting research in structural engineering.
• Supervising postgraduate students in structural engineering.

Skills

Industry experience in structural engineering

Excellent communication skills

Research experience

Education

BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering

Doctorate or MEng/MScEng with 8 years experience

Job description

Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

• Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

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Background to Position

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Ref. ING05/173/0725

A vacancy will become available in a strong teaching and research team in structural engineering, in an environment with a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. This appointment is aimed at supporting this research area and to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of structural engineering.

The Department is seeking a candidate with extensive industry experience in leading the design and construction of large civil structures.

Job Description

Duties:

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the areas of structural engineering.
• Conducting research in the area of structural engineering.
• Supervision of postgraduate students in structural engineering.
• Support and research fund generation in the structural engineering research group.
• Contributing to academic and departmental administration.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for registration as Professional Engineer.
• A doctorate degree in a relevant engineering field, or an MEng/MScEng degree combined with at leasteight years’ directly relevant industry experience.
• A background in structural engineering, with extensive, proven industry experience leading the design and construction of large structures.
• Evidence of research experience demonstrated by scholarly publications and/or postgraduate supervision.
• An excellent academic study record in civil engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Recommendations:

• Registration as a professional engineer with ECSA.
• Previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• An extensive network of collaborators from industry.
• A high level of independence and self-motivation.
• The ability or experience to function in a multidisciplinary environment.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

15 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof NPJ de Koker on 021 808 4434, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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