Department: Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems):Lecturer x2 at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Lecturing modules within the discipline from Diploma to Postgraduate Diploma level.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Engaging in research activities leading to outputs such as journal articles, book chapters, and patents.
• Serving on departmental and institutional committees.
• Contributing to curriculum design and review processes.
• Participating in quality assurance activities, including accreditation processes such as ECSA.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with industry partners.
• Demonstrating willingness to undertake professional development short courses (e.g. Cisco, Huawei).

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification:

• Master of Engineering Electrical: Computer Systems / Master of Computer Systems Engineering (Lecturer)
• First degree must be Computer Systems Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience after a Master’s level in an institute of higher education, OR five (5) years of professional industrial experience (Lecturer).

Skills & Criteria:

• In-depth expertise in IoT systems, computer networks, systems development, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
• Eligibility for ECSA registration (compulsory for candidates with foreign qualifications).
• Knowledge of computer clusters, parallel systems, and high-performance computing (HPC).
• Strong communication skills, both written (report writing) and verbal.
• Proficiency in engineering software packages such as MATLAB and Proteus.
• Competence in microcontroller project development and prototyping (e.g. ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
• Advanced programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems (MicroPython will be an advantage).
• Experience in software development, particularly cloud-based applications.
• Solid understanding of operating systems (preferably Linux).
• Knowledge of cloud and virtualisation technologies (IaaS, containers, virtual machines).
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of ECSA accreditation requirements, graduate attributes (GAs), programme outcomes (POs), curriculum design, and assessment practices.
• Ability to interpret course outcomes, assessments, rubrics, and moderation reports in alignment with ECSA criteria