VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

DIVISION: Faculty of Engineering & Technology 

DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering

POST: Director (Associate Professor / Professor) 

POST Nº: 0475 

PEROMNES GRADE: 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Introduction:

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Vaal University of Technology is seeking to appoint a highly qualified and experienced academic in the field of renewable and alternative energy. We are looking for a committed scholar and innovative thinker who will bring academic excellence, industry relevance, and research leadership to this critical area. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, coupled with an active research portfolio in areas such as solar, wind, bioenergy, hydrogen, or energy systems integration. This position presents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of sustainable energy solutions while preparing the next generation of engineers to tackle global energy challenges. The position will focus on linking our research contribution and engineering solutions to tackle community challenges and environmental issues. 

Key performance areas include but are not limited to: 

▪ Research and Innovation: Provide research leadership with proven expertise in a specialised area aligned with the research centre’s focus on Alternative Energy; develop research capacity to enhance research outputs within the Electrical Engineering Department and within the Faculty; develop and promote postgraduate study and supervise postgraduate research projects; supervise Master's/Doctoral students. 

▪ Post Graduate Students Assistance: Provide academic leadership in post graduate students in proposal writing; Manage and monitor student learning activities to ensure successful completion of qualifications; Manage, monitor and assess practical/workshop research activities; Initiate collaboration with national and international academics for joint teaching and research projects; Contribute to the department’s postgraduate research programmes; Guide to post graduate staff and students in obtaining vertical qualifications. 

▪ Teaching and Learning: Be responsible for teaching and learning in courses across all programs within the Faculty. Participate in the continuous development of electrical engineering curricula at all NQF levels 

▪ Industry Relationship Building: Liaise with industry, professional bodies, and education institutions nationally and internationally regarding postgraduate issues. 

▪ Research Workshops: In collaboration with the Research Directorate, coordinate research workshops for staff and students. Organise and arrange Faculty research colloquiums and supervisor training. 

▪ Community Engagement / Niche Research Focus Area: Build and strengthen community engagement initiatives in the department by creating research focus areas linked with community engagement; Provide leadership in the development of the Faculty’s research niche areas (especially in renewable energy and green technologies); Enhance the participation of the different centres in the Faculty towards community-based projects. Coordinating the involvement of students and researchers in realising engineering projects and engineering solutions towards community development, the Institute's community engagement initiatives in collaboration with F’SASEC aim to enhance participants’ employability and address community needs. 

▪ Administration and Leadership: Provide leadership for the Centre of Alternative Energy (CAE), Attend SENATE and related academic and research committee meetings; Participate in the development of R&D and T&L strategies for the Faculty and CAE including operational plans and monitor implementation thereof; Manage administrative tasks including but not limited to post graduate student registration, enrolment and research monitoring; Service on institutional research committees; Maintain the Faculty knowledge management system to support research and development. 

▪ Research Funding and Third-Stream Income: Target and source research funding opportunities institutionally, regionally and internationally- includes core funding, agency funding and competitive funding including contract funding and third-stream income (for example short learning programmes, promote consultation, etc.); Plan and manage the research budget of CAE; Facilitate the commercialisation of research outputs, in line with the VUT and national imperatives 

▪ Professional Development: Maintain a solid record of research output and scholarship. Produce relevant, accredited research outputs annually. Present papers at targeted national and internal conferences. 

APPLICATION CRITERIA : 

Minimum requirements ; 

Qualifications and Experience: 

▪ First degree, Master's and Doctoral in Electrical Engineering Power, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics with highly demonstrated expertise in renewable energy and green technology. 

▪ Registration in the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) at Professional Engineering Level. 

▪ NRF rating is an advantage 

▪ Minimum 3 years of experience in managing a research entity. 

▪ Minimum 10 years of academic experience; 

▪ Satisfying VUT’s requirements for either associate professorship or full professorship levels; 

▪ Evidence of a high level of discipline expertise (renewable energy and green technology); 

▪ Proven record of attracting external funding in renewable energy and green technology; 

▪ Proven record of student supervision (Master's and PhD levels) in renewable energy; 

▪ Proven record of high-impact research outputs in renewable energy and green technology; 

▪ Proven record of peer mentorship and staff development; 

▪ Proven research output and publication in peer-reviewed journals; 

▪ Experience in curriculum design and development; and 

▪ Proven record of research culture improvement. 

Skills and Competencies: 

Excellent communication and presentation skills; Excellent teaching and research skills; Excellent managerial, organising and administrative skills; Competence in project management and resource management; Conceptual skills; Analytical ability / Statistical literacy; Interpersonal skills, conflict management, negotiating and networking; Problem solving skills; Knowledge of national, international and institutional research bodies and policies; Knowledge of Higher Education quality assurance and assessment systems; Specialised knowledge of relevant faculty disciplines; general academic policies and procedures, specifically as it relates to research. 3 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 August 2026 

Application requirements: 

1.     A fully completed prescribed application form, obtainable from www.vut.ac.za.

2.     A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating relevant experience or knowledge in the fields mentioned above). 

3.     Certified copies of all academic records and certificates or degrees. 

4.     A certified copy of your South African identity document. 

5.     Current contact details of referees. 

6.     Applications must be emailed to recruitment2@vut.ac.za. Please quote the post reference and post description in the subject line. 

7.     No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications, or applications submitted without the application form and required supporting documents, will be disregarded. 

8.     Only applications submitted using the official VUT application for employment form will be considered. 

9.     Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from VUT within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 

Enquiries may be directed to: 

HR Practitioner: Ms Pinki Motsoetla Tel: 016 950 6645 

Please note 

·       By submitting your application, you consent to VUT verifying your qualifications and sharing your personal information with the selection panel and other authorised persons involved in the recruitment process. 

·       Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) certificate of evaluation. VUT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

·       In compliance with the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 (as amended), and in line with its Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, specifically African, Coloured, and persons with disabilities. 

VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment 

By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY

FACULTY: Applied and Computer Sciences 

DIVISION: Teaching and Learning and Student Support Services

POST: Executive Dean (5 years performance based contract) 

POST Nº: 0601 

PEROMNES GRADE: 04 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the position is to take responsibility for the academic leadership and management of the Faculty through the provision of a high quality, technically advanced and cost-effective educational service in alignment with the strategic objectives of the University. The incumbent will report to the DVC: Teaching and Learning and Student Support Services and serves on various committees including the Senate and Faculty Board. Further responsibilities include people management, budget and financial management and health and safety management 

Key performance areas include but are not limited to: 

·       Strategy Development and Alignment 

·       Embedding a Performance Culture 

·       Human Resource, Resource and Operations Management 

·       Policy and Procedure Development 

·       Teaching and Learning and Curriculum Development 

·       Research, Innovation and Commercialisation 

·       Community Engagement (including partnerships and collaboration) 

·       Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk Management 

·       Safety, Health & Environmental Management 

·       Transformation

·       Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 

APPLICATION CRITERIA: 

Qualifications and Experience: 

·       A Doctoral Degree in the fields of Applied and Computer Sciences, as reflected in the PQM of the faculty 

·       An outstanding academic with an established track record and experience as Head of an Academic Department 

·       Associate Professor / Full Professorship or must meet the requirements of Associate Professor according to VUT policy 

Minimum experience: 

·       Ten (10) years of lecturing/research experience with at least five (5) years in a managerial position, preferably in Higher Education. 

·       Operations and affairs of a university environment 

·       A track record of: 

o   Managing an academic department 

o   Leadership and teamwork 

o   Mobilisation of others towards shared goals 

o   Institutional cultural transformation and organisational alignment 

o   Strategic and operational planning and project management 

o   Allocation and management of Human resources, resources, finance, and budgets 

Specific requirements for portfolios: 

·       Teaching & Learning: Understanding of developments within the teaching and learning field and in the higher education environment locally in South Africa, and further afield 

·       Community Engagement: Experience in the integration of community engagement in teaching and learning, Research, and service-learning activities of an academic department 

·       Research: Knowledge of the research funding networks and opportunities in SA and abroad; Knowledge of the innovation and commercialisation opportunities within the context of a university of technology 

Skills and competencies: 

·       Professional knowledge, analytical thinking/problem solving, decision-making and judgement, building interpersonal relationships, client/student service and support, verbal and written communication, building partnerships, facilitating change, impact and influence, emotional intelligence, people management, resource management, strategic leadership, university awareness 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 July 2026 

Application requirements: 

1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za

2. A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating relevant experience or knowledge in the fields mentioned above) 

3. Certified copies of all certificates or degrees 

4. A certified copy of your South African identity document 

5. Current contact details of referees 

6. Applications must be emailed to shireen1148@talenting.co.za. Please quote the post reference and post description in the subject line. 

7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications, or applications submitted without the application form and required supporting documents, will be disregarded. 

8. Only applications submitted using the official VUT application for employment form will be considered. 

9. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from VUT within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 

Please Note

·       By submitting your application, you consent to VUT verifying your qualifications and sharing your personal information with the selection panel and other authorised persons involved in the recruitment process. 

·       Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) certificate of evaluation. 

·       VUT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 (as amended), and in line with its Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, specifically Africans, Coloureds, Indians, women, and persons with disabilities. 

·       VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL VACANCY

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DIVISION: Faculty of Engineering & Technology 

DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering

POST Senior Lecturer/Lecturer x2 

POST Nº: 0421, 0422 

PEROMNES GRADE: 07/08 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key performance areas include but are not limited to: 

▪ Teaching and assessment across Electrical Engineering: Power programmes (Diploma to Doctoral level). 

▪ Curriculum development and review within the relevant area of specialisation. 

▪ Contribution to departmental quality assurance processes. 

▪ Compliance with and contribution to ECSA accreditation and regulatory requirements. 

▪ Development, coordination and delivery of Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) in the relevant field. 

▪ Supervision of postgraduate research up to doctoral level (postdoctoral supervision where applicable). 

▪ Research productivity in the field of specialisation, including accredited journal publications, book chapters, and patents. 

▪ Planning, coordination and monitoring of Work Integrated Learning (WIL). 

▪ Industry engagement, including consultancy, partnerships, and collaborative research. 

▪ Participation in community engagement and flagship projects. 

▪ Execution of academic and student administration, including reporting, aligned with the role. 

▪ Service on departmental, faculty and institutional committees. 

▪ Performance of ad hoc duties as assigned by the line manager. 

APPLICATION CRITERIA : 

SENIOR LECTURER: 

Critera A (Qualification): 

▪ PhD/Doctorate in Electrical Engineering: Power. 

▪ Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF 9) in Electrical Engineering: Power.

▪ Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF 8) in Power Engineering. 

▪ Eligibility for registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category. (ECSA registration is compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications). 

Criteria B (Experiences): 

▪ A minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience at lecturer level in an institution of higher education (full time). 

▪ At least one full research output unit (based on past six years). 

▪ Proven track record of research publications in accredited journals. 

▪ Proven record of supervision/co-supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students. 

▪ NRF-rating is an advantage. 

▪ Evidence of external engagement (one activity). 

▪ Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities. 

▪ Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements. 

▪ Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding is an advantage. 

▪ Evidence of international collaboration is an advantage. 

▪ Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects is an advantage. 

▪ Liaison with industry including consultation work. 

▪ Evidence of development and management of SLPs is an advantage. 

▪ Record of external fund attraction is an advantage. 

LECTURER : 

Criteria A (Qualification): 

▪ Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF 9) in Electrical Engineering (Power)

▪ Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF 8) in Electrical Engineering (Power) 

▪ Eligibility for registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category (ECSA registration is compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications) 

Criteria B (Experience): 

▪ A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience (full-time) after obtaining master’s qualification 

▪ Some evidence of research publication (at least one as a co-author) 

▪ Must demonstrate achievements and potentials 

▪ Evidence of external engagement (one activity) 

▪ Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities 

▪ Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements is an advantage 

▪ Evidence of international collaboration is an advantage 

▪ Liaison with Industry including consultation work is an advantage 

▪ Evidence of development and management of SLPs is an advantage 

Skills and Competencies: 

Excellent communication and presentation skills, excellent teaching skills, planning and organising skills, conceptual skills, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills, computer literacy skills. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 July 2026 

Application requirements: 

1.     A fully completed prescribed application form, obtainable from www.vut.ac.za.  

2.     A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating relevant experience or knowledge in the fields mentioned above). 

3.     Certified copies of all academic records and certificates or degrees. 

4.     A certified copy of your South African identity document. 

5.     Current contact details of referees. 

6.     Applications must be emailed to recruitment2@vut.ac.za. Please quote the post reference and post description in the subject line. 

7.     No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications, or applications submitted without the application form and required supporting documents, will be disregarded. 

8.     Only applications submitted using the official VUT application for employment form will be considered. 

9.     Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from VUT within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 

Enquiries may be directed to: HR Practitioner: Ms Pinki Motsoetla Tel: 016 950 6645 3 

Please note 

·       By submitting your application, you consent to VUT verifying your qualifications and sharing your personal information with the selection panel and other authorised persons involved in the recruitment process. 

·       Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) certificate of evaluation. VUT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

·       In compliance with the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 (as amended), and in line with its Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, specifically African, Coloured, and persons with disabilities. 

VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment 

By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.