WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY (WSU)

 

 

 

LECTURER X 2 - DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Listing reference: wsu_000053

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: East London

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

 

About our company

Walter Sisulu is a multi-campus, comprehensive University, with its seat at its Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The University has four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Komani.

 

Introduction

Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Buffalo City Campus.

 

Job description

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

LECTURER X2 PERMANENT (P8)

REF NO: WS-BCC-FEBEIT 06/2026/01

 

Walter Sisulu invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Applied Informatics and Mathematical Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver tuition for service modules in the Engineering diploma and advanced diploma programmes, and, upon approval of the new programme, the BSc in Data Science. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development and participate in the full range of academic and departmental activities.

 

Key Performance Areas:

  • Deliver undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions across any two of the modules, such as Computing Fundamentals (Introduction to computers), Programming, Data Science Fundamentals, and Database Management Systems.
  • Prepare, deliver lectures, and assess undergraduate students.
  • Prepare and regularly update curricula and course material for lectures in accordance with SAQA, CHE, and DHET requirements and maintain quality assurance.
  • Develop and improve on the curriculum content of the teaching materials and also the student module guide (SMG) for the subject/modules taught in line with industry trends and HEQSF requirements.
  • Coordinate all student programmes within the department as per the required standard operating procedures.
  • Participate in departmental activities as required, including research, continuous professional development, community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration strengthening.
  • Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiatives.
  • Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service.
  • Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives.
  • Perform and carry delegated administrative duties of the department.

 

Minimum requirements

  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology.
  • Candidate must have completed undergraduate degree in any of the disciplines.

 

Experience:

  • Minimum of two (2) year’s lecturing experience in a tertiary institution.
  • Evidence of research publication/conference presentations will be an added advantage

 

Skills and Competencies Required:

  • Ability to teach introductory to intermediate undergraduate modules (Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Programming, Data Science Fundamentals), Machine Learning Techniques, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Image Processing, Natural Language Processing.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player
  • Competence in: Student support and mentoring
  • Good communication and student engagement skills
  • Knowledge and competency of using Technology in facilitating teaching and learning, which includes using a Learner Management System such as Blackboard, Microsoft Teams.
  • Time management and organisational ability
  • Experience with data visualisation and modern data science tools

 

NB: All SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN ONE SCANNED PDF DOCUMENT.

 

Applications, which should contain a completed Walter Sisulu application form obtainable at www.wsu.ac.za/vacanciesand comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of required qualifications, detailed academic record (with University stamp), abstract of Masters thesis (if applicable), identity document and contact details of three referees,

 

Closing Date: 18 June 2026

                  

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.

Walter Sisulu is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR LECTURER - DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

Listing reference: wsu_000054

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Mthatha

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

 

About our company

Walter Sisulu is a multi-campus, comprehensive University, with its seat at its Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The University has four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Komani.

Introduction

Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus.

 

Job description

FACULTY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

SENIOR LECTURER: P7 PERMANENT

REF NO: WSU MTH INT/ 2026/05

 

Key Performance Areas:

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to, and assess, both undergraduate and post graduate students.
  • Prepare and regularly update curriculums and course material for lectures in accordance with SAQA, CHE, and DHET requirements and maintain quality assurance.
  • Coordinate all student programmes within the department as per required standard operating requirements.
  • Participate in departmental activities as required, including research, continuous professional development, Community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration strengthening.
  • Contribution to teaching and learning, research, as well as community engagement strategy.
  • Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiates.
  • Contribution to curriculum design and development of under to postgraduate programmes.
  • Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service.
  • Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives.
  • Contribute to envisaged student’s graduate attributes.
  • Coordinate departmental membership in professional bodies.
  • Conduct independent academic research and publish in and with reputable journals and publishers.
  • Ability to initiate action and operational research on clinical platform
  • Supervise postgraduate students.
  • Act as external examiner for postgraduate dissertation/thesis.

 

Minimum requirements

Qualification:

  • PhD/Doctoral Degree in Inclusive Education (NQF Level 10)
  • Master’s degree in Inclusive Education (NQF Level 9)
  • A teaching professional qualification is an inherent requirement

Experience:

  • Minimum of five (5) years lecturing experience in Inclusive Education.
  • Evidence of publications or ongoing research with a minimum of three (3) research output units in the previous three (3) years produced in DHET-accredited journals
  • Evidence or proven track record of completed successful supervision at the level of Honours or equivalent.
  • Proof of involvement in community engagement projects/activities.
  • High academic and professional standing.

 

Skills and Competencies Required

  • Administration and coordination of events/activities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Well organized and able to work under pressure.
  • Efficient and professional conduct
  • Serve in different committees at Government and Professional Bodies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be familiar with Community-Based Education and Problem-based Learning.
  • Ability to work with Students and Lecturers towards professional development.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as email, internet and retrieval of electronic documents.
  • Knowledge and competency of using Technology in facilitating teaching and learning which includes using a Learner Management System such as Moodle, WiseUp, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype.
  • Building strategic alliances and partnerships / clients.
  • Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity.
  • Good research skills.
  • Technical / Professional knowledge and skills
  • Leadership, coaching and mentoring.
  • Good Communication skills, Decision-making and problem solving.

 

NB: All SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN ONE SCANNED PDF DOCUMENT.

 

Applications, which should contain a completed Walter Sisulu application form obtainable at www.wsu.ac.za/vacancies and comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of required qualifications, detailed academic record (with University stamp), abstract of Masters thesis (if applicable), identity document and contact details of three referees,

 

Closing Date: 17 June 2026  

 

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.

Walter Sisulu is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE