Senior Lecturer : Software Engineering

NMU; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in South Africa seeks a Doctorate-qualified academic to design, develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Information Technology / Computing Sciences. The postholder will contribute to research, supervise postgraduate students and participate in academic administration.

The successful candidate will possess a PhD in IT/Computing, a minimum of four years of relevant academic experience, and a track record in postgraduate supervision.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Information Technology / Computing Sciences.
• At least 4 years relevant academic experience in which competency has been gained.
• Experience in various Software Development environments including in the .Net environment.
• Evidence of a research portfolio including accredited output (papers in journals and conference proceedings).
• Track record of successfully completed postgraduate supervision.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence including software, hardware and human aspects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Contribute to knowledge creation via postgraduate studies, research and innovation, publications and supervision.
• Perform academic administration.
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement.
• Incorporate learning trends to ensure a student-centred experience.
• Maintain up-to-date learning material by integrating latest IT trends.
• Ensure modules comply with quality requirements.

Skills

Software Engineering

Learning facilitation

Postgraduate supervision

Information synthesis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written

Education

Doctorate in IT/Computing Sciences

Tools

NET environments

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To create, design, develop, facilitate and administer the learning and teaching process for students in modules presented by the Nelson Mandela University at undergraduate level and postgraduate level. To participate and contribute towards research and innovation, contribute to community, professional and discipline engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the University.

To create, design, develop, facilitate and administer the learning and teaching process for students in modules presented by the Nelson Mandela University at undergraduate level and postgraduate level. To participate and contribute towards research and innovation, contribute to community, professional and discipline engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of postgraduate studies, research and innovation, publications and postgraduate supervision.
• Perform academic administration.
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement.
• Incorporate trends with regard to learning and teaching to ensure a student-centred learning experience.
• Maintain relevant and up to date learning and teaching material by integrating latest IT/technology trends.
• Ensure that the modules comply with all quality requirements.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess sound knowledge of the theory and application of Software Engineering principles
• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Software Engineering.
• Ability to actively engage in and supervise post graduate research.
• Ability to synthesize information to design learning experiences.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences through various media.
• Ability to work well with other members of the Department and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctorate degree in Information Technology / Computing Sciences.
• At least 4 years relevant academic experience in which competency has been gained.
• Experience in various Software Development environments including in the .Net environment.
• Evidence of a research portfolio which must include accredited research output (papers published in accredited journals and subject-specific conference proceedings).
• Track record of successfully completed postgraduate student supervision.
• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Artificial Intelligence including software, hardware, technical as well as human aspects will be an advantage.

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, 11 September 2026.