Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant academic institution seeks a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management. The incumbent will teach, supervise postgraduate students, conduct research, and collaborate with industry partners. Candidates should demonstrate academic excellence and relevant industry experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven teaching ability at tertiary level.
• Excellent academic track record.
• Five years’ relevant industry experience (preferably in management).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students.
• Conduct high-impact research and publish in accredited journals.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master of Engineering or closely related field

PhD (for senior lecturer position)

Bachelor of Engineering accredited by ECSA

Tools

Moodle

Turnitin

Job description

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management

• Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Industrial Engineering

Ref. ING01/125/0625

The Department of Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) is research-driven, focusing on areas that are key to enhancing global competitiveness. These include engineering, technology and project management, operations research, data science in industrial engineering, operations management and logistics, and advanced manufacturing.

The Department is recruiting for a full-time, permanent academic appointment in the fields of project management and/or supply chain management. We will focus on candidates who can demonstrate academic excellence and prove industry experience.

The incumbent will play a key role in teaching, research, and academic leadership in the two fields mentioned above. The incumbent will join a vibrant, research-focused department dedicated to academic excellence, industry relevance and innovative teaching practices.

The position will be filled at the appropriate level depending on the calibre of applications received and within the constraints of available funding.

Job Description

Duties:

• The incumbent’s duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
• Delivering high-quality teaching and facilitating life-long learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in areas aligned with the focus on project management and/or supply chain management.
• Supervising master’s and doctoral (in the senior lecturer’s position) students with a view to contributing to the development of future leaders in project management and/or supply chain management.
• Conducting high-impact research and publishing it in internationally accredited journals, maintaining a consistent and productive level of research outputs.
• Developing and maintaining a focused research agenda in project management and/or supply chain management, with demonstrable potential for both academic and industry impact.
• Engaging proactively with industry stakeholders to enhance the relevance of our teaching and research activities and to strengthen collaborative networks with both industry and academia.
• Securing and managing external research funding from national and international sources, including industry partners, to support the activities of relevant research initiatives.
• Contributing to curriculum design and development, ensuring alignment with emerging trends and best practice in project management and/or supply chain management.
• Developing innovative academic content and learning activities, and using digital learning platforms such as Moodle effectively.
• Participating in departmental and programme-level service activities, including administrative duties and strategic planning.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering accredited by ECSA for registration as professional engineer
• Master of Engineering or a closely related field.
• For appointment as senior lecturer: a PhD (completed or in progress); applicants who possess only a master’s degree must have at least eight years’ work experience.
• An excellent academic track record – full transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications required.

Personal attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous professional and academic development.

Please ensure that your cover letter address each of the requirements listed above, outlining how you meet them.

Recommendations:

Industry experience

• At least five years’ relevant industry experience, preferably in a management role. Preference will be given to candidates with more extensive or more senior-level industry experience.

Teaching and learning

• Preference will be given to candidates with a proven teaching ability at tertiary level, with a passion for student development and academic mentorship.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a proven experience of supervising postgraduate students – strong preference to candidates who have supervised structured master’s research assignments.
• Proficiency in digital learning platforms, learning management systems and assessment tools such as Moodle, Turnitin and online marking rubrics.

Research and scholarly output

• Research experience in project management and/or supply chain management, with a proven track record of scholarly publications, research leadership and contributions to advancing knowledge in these fields.

Other

• Proficiency in English and one or more of South Africa’s other official languages.
• Registration, or have taken steps towards registration, as professional engineer with ECSA or a comparable professional body.
• Academic excellence (research, teaching, curriculum development).
• Practical, real-world experience (especially in project/supply chain management roles).

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

07 July 2025

Enquiries regarding this position: Prof Joubert van Eeden on 021 808 4234, 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 institutional 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 references), must reach the University before or on the closing date for the advertised post.

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

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as – but not limited to – noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to undergo medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in such occupations.

If you have received no feedback 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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