UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND VACANCIES

​FACULTY OF SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
NEW GENERATION ACADEMIC PROGRAM (NGAP) LECTURER POSITION
1 X MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RE-ADVERT
REFERENCE NUMBER: FSAE2025/02/NG35
 
UNIZULU is a comprehensive University offering degree, diploma and certificate courses across its Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences; Education; Science and Agriculture; and Commerce, Administration and Law at the Kwa Dlangezwa and Richards Bay campuses. Applications are invited from suitable qualified interested parties to fill the position indicated above.
The position is based at the University of Zululand and is a permanent position. The Lecturer’s will be reporting to the Head of the Department (HoD) / Mentor.
 
The incumbent will be developed to be enabled to:
 plan and manage student learning process by teaching preparation / planning, teaching, assessing students work, monitoring and evaluation learning process, reporting on teaching and learning achievement and challenges in the subject field of teaching expertise.
 supervise and undertake research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across faculties and / or relevant fields of study.
 
S/he must show initiative and enthusiasm in working as a team player in the department.
S/he will be required to provide guidance to learners in mastering key skills in the fields.
The university is seeking candidates who want to become career academics. Mentorship and training programs will be provided. The ideal candidate would be a post graduate student who has just completed their Master’s degree and want to work towards their PhD.
 
A Total Remuneration fixed salary package of R 516 571.00 would be offered.
 
KEY ACTIVITIES
TEACHING
 Design and develop course material.
 Teach the undergraduate students.
 Set mark/evaluate assignments, tutorials and examinations.
 Develop study material.
 Report on teaching achievements.
RESEARCH
 Engage in research in the fields of Science Education
 Write research proposals.
 Source funding for research initiatives.
 Publishing of research work in referred journals.
 Presenting research papers at national and international conferences.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Participate in community outreach projects.
 Promote community involvement within the Department by working as a team player.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
 Assist with administrative duties such as time tabling, invigilating, registration and students’ records.
 Participate in University Committees.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 An MSc or MEng in Mechanical Engineering with the following undergraduate qualification: BSc in Mechanical Engineering and/ or BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
(PLEASE NOTE: BTECH, MTECH WOULD NOT QUALIFY SO PLEASE DO NOT APPLY).
 Professional teaching qualification.
 A minimum pass mark of 70% Masters (academic record must be provided with application).
 Driver’s license.
 The incumbent must demonstrate that they would want to become a career academic.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Skills
 
 Planning and Organisation skills
 Communication Skills
 Teamwork
 Research skills
 Report writing skills
 Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and ITS)
 Sound administrative skills
 
Behaviours
 Professionalism
 Results Orientation
 Teamwork
 Learning and knowledge sharing
 Accountability
 
The successful candidate will be expected to sign an nGAP development contract for a period 6 years.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
To apply for this position please logon to PNET (www.pnet.co.za) and submit your application. The University will not accept applications directly or through any other means.
 
CLOSING DATE: 16 MARCH 2025
 
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements, as specified above, will not be considered and should not apply.
 
The salary package is non-negotiable.
 
Candidates who are 40 years and older will not qualify for this post in terms of the NGAP program.
If you are not contacted within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The University reserves the right not to fill any advertised vacancy. UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity. In line with University policies preference will be given to candidates with South African Citizens. Foreign nationals need not apply.
 
Communication will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
 
By applying for this: position, you hereby give consent to the University of Zululand, that your personal information like your name and surname, identity number, banking details, address, resume’ etc, may be used, distributed, handled or processed and or stored, for purposes of Recruitment and Selection process of the University.

​The University of Zululand subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act.
 
FACULTY OF SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE AND ENGINEERING
LECTURER: DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES
RE-ADVERT
Reference Number: FSAE2025/02/SC51
Grade 8
 
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), affectionately known as Ongoye, is a Comprehensive University located on the North Coast of the Kwazulu-Natal Province.
It boasts two campuses located in KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay. It has four faculties, namely Humanities, Education, Science Agriculture and Engineering, and Commerce, Administration and Law.
 
Applications are invited from suitable qualified interested parties to fill the position indicated above. The candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and post graduate levels of study in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering:
Department of Computer Science. The candidate will be working between the two Campuses and will be expected to supervise post graduate research, engage in community engagement, and will also assist in administrative duties of the Department. The successful candidate will be required to teach computer science modules relevant to engineering students and mainstream computer science students, on any of the two Campuses of the University.
The incumbent will report to the Head of Department: Computer Sciences.
 
Minimum requirements:
 Master’s degree in computer sciences or related field.
 Minimum 2 years’ experience of teaching at a Tertiary Institution with demonstrated potential in communicating knowledge and facilitating teaching and learning in a lecture, online, seminar, tutorial and/or practical’s, coupled with knowledge of online assessment practices.
 Ability to undertake administrative responsibilities at departmental level.
 A qualification, or proof of studying towards a qualification in the assessment of learning at NQF Level 7/8, or an equivalent teaching qualification.
 Sound interpersonal skills.
 MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook.
 Good English speaking, reading and writing capability.
 
Added advantage:
 Holding or Studying towards a Doctoral qualification in the field of Computer Sciences or related field.
 Evidence of a publication record
 Proven experience of teaching engineering students at institution of higher Education where engineering graduate attributes as needed from engineering students by ECSA is being assessed.
 
Working experience:
 Teaching undergraduate and post graduate students.
 Experience in post graduate supervision or co-supervision
 Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience of teaching at the Institution of Higher Education with demonstrated potential in communicating knowledge and facilitating teaching and learning in a lecture, seminar, tutorial and/or practical’s, coupled with knowledge of assessment practices through online using teaching and learning technological tools and face to face mode of delivery.
 Teaching Computer Science modules to engineering and mainstream undergraduate and post graduate students.
 
Other requirements
 Report writing skills.
 Attention to detail.
 Presentation skills.
 
Knowledge
 Theoretical, conceptual and analytical skills.
 Research skills / methodologies
 Innovation and product development
 Module writing skills
 Knowledge of computer programs, MS Office, Presentations, Moodle and ITS
 
Skills
 Writing for publication
 Facilitation
 Problem solving
 Mentoring & coaching
 Presentation
 Reporting
 Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge as well as peers.
 Use of technology to aid teaching and learning.
 
Behaviours
 Self-motivated.
 Maintain confidentiality.
 Accountability.
 Customer or Service focus.
 Reliability/dependability.
 Collaboration and teamwork.
 Professionalism
 Quality orientation
 Continuous/Process improvement
 Integrity
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 14 MARCH 2025
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.
 
To apply for this position, please log on to PNet.co.za. If not registered, please register and apply for the appropriate position. Ensure that you complete the questionnaire as per the specific post. Please note no applications through any other means will be accepted.
 
Candidates, who DO NOT MEET the minimum requirements, will not be considered and SHOULD NOT APPLY.
 
While the University of Zululand strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitably qualified South African Citizens, particularly females and people with disabilities, in terms of the University’s employment equity policy.
UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity.
If you are not contacted within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
By applying for this: position, you hereby give consent to the University of Zululand, that your personal information like your name and surname, identity number, banking details, address, resume’ etc, may be used, distributed, handled or processed and or stored, for purposes of Recruitment and Selection process of the University.
 
Kindly Note: Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.


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