WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY (WSU) VACANCIES

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Walter Sisulu University 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 Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Buffalo City Campus. 
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 
LECTURER (P8) CONTRACT (3 YEAR ANNUALLY RENEWAL) 
REF NO: WSU-BCC-FEBEIT 10/2024/01 
 
Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. 
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). 

 
Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years lecturing experience in an institution of higher learning 
• Evidence of research publication/conference presentations will be an added advantage. 

 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Lecture Power Electronics up to BEng Tech/ Advanced Diploma level 
• Develop and regularly update Power Electronics curriculum and laboratory experiments up to the Advanced Diploma level 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. 
• Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiates. 
• Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service. 
• Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives. 
• Performing and carrying delegated administrative duties of the department; 

 
Skills and Competencies Required: 
• Demonstrated abilities to teach undergraduate students. 
• Problem Based Learning (PBL) Teaching skill. 
• Ability to mentor and guide students in their academic and career development, providing feedback and support for research projects. 
• Commitment to ongoing research, staying updated with advancements, and 

incorporating relevant findings into teaching.
• Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with colleagues, industry professionals, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Proactive approach to improving teaching methods, integrating new technologies, and seeking feedback for self-improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 
Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record and ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1421, East London, 5200.
 
Email: bcrecruitment@wsu.ac.za;  Telephonic enquiries: (043) 708 5379, Mrs N Mwanda
 
Closing Date: 17 October 2024
 
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.
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
 
 
 
 
 

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Walter Sisulu University 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 Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Buffalo City Campus. 
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 
LECTURER X2 (P8) CONTRACT (3 YEAR ANNUALLY RENEWAL) 
REF NO: WSU-BCC-FEBEIT 10/2024/02 
 
Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). 

 
Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years lecturing experience in an institution of higher learning 
• Evidence of research publication/conference presentations will be an added advantage. 

 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Lecture Mechanics of Machines and Strength of Materials up to level 3 
• 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. 
• Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiates. 
• Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service. 
• Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives. 
• Performing and carrying delegated administrative duties of the department; 

 
Skills and Competencies Required: 
• Demonstrated abilities to teach undergraduate students. 
• Problem Based Learning (PBL) Teaching skill. 
• Ability to mentor and guide students in their academic and career development, providing feedback and support for research projects. 
• Commitment to ongoing research, staying updated with advancements, and incorporating relevant findings into teaching. 

• Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with colleagues, industry professionals, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Proactive approach to improving teaching methods, integrating new technologies, and seeking feedback for self-improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 
Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record and ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1421, East London, 5200.
 
Email: bcrecruitment@wsu.ac.za; Telephonic enquiries: (043) 708
 
Closing Date: 17 October 2024
 
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.
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Walter Sisulu University 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 Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus. 
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
FACULTY OF LAW, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 
SCHOOL OF LAW 
LECTURER: PUBLIC LAW (P-08) PERMANENT 
REF NO: WSU MTH INT 2024/64
 
Qualifications:

• LLM in Public Law 

 
Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years teaching and research experience in a University 

 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Facilitate Learning and Teaching at undergraduate levels in Public Law 
• Prepare and deliver lectures 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 students graduate attributes. 
• Coordinate departmental membership in professional bodies. 
• Supervise postgraduate students. 
• Act as external examiner for postgraduate dissertation/ thesis. 
• Involvement in committees and other administrative duties that may be assigned from time to time 

 
Skills and Competencies Required: 

• Facilitation of Mercantile Law modules 
• Administration and coordination of events/activities. 
• Well organised 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. 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Ability to take delegated duties and work under pressure 
• Good interpersonal skills with less temper 
• High professional integrity and modesty 
• Willingness to take extra-load 

 
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Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record and ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5117 
 
Email: recruit@wsu.ac.za; Telephonic enquiries: (047) 502 2674, Ms S Yekani 
 
Closing Date: 15 October 2024 
 
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. 
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
 
 
 
 
 

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Walter Sisulu University 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 Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus.
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
FACULTY OF LAW, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF LAW 
LECTURER: MERCANTILE LAW (P-08) 
PERMANENT 
REF NO: WSU MTH INT 2024/63
 
Qualifications:
• LLM in Mercantile Law
 
Experience:
• A minimum of 2 years teaching and research experience in a University
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Facilitate Learning and Teaching at undergraduate levels in Mercantile Law
• Prepare and deliver lectures 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 students graduate attributes.
• Coordinate departmental membership in professional bodies.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Act as external examiner for postgraduate dissertation/ thesis.
• Involvement in committees and other administrative duties that may be assigned from time to time
 
Skills and Competencies Required:
• Facilitation of Mercantile Law modules
• Administration and coordination of events/activities.
• Well organised 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.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to take delegated duties and work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills with less temper
• High professional integrity and modesty
• Willingness to take extra-load
 
 
Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record and ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5117
 
Email: recruit@wsu.ac.za; Telephonic enquiries: (047) 502 2674, Ms S Yekani
 
Closing Date: 15 October 2024
 
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.
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Walter Sisulu University 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 Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus. 
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
FACULTY OF LAW, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 
SCHOOL OF LAW 
LECTURER: MERCANTILE LAW (P-08) PERMANENT 
REF NO: WSU MTH INT 2024/63 
 
Qualifications:

• LLM in Mercantile Law 

 
Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years teaching and research experience in a University 

 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Facilitate Learning and Teaching at undergraduate levels in Mercantile Law 
• Prepare and deliver lectures 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 students graduate attributes. 
• Coordinate departmental membership in professional bodies. 
• Supervise postgraduate students. 
• Act as external examiner for postgraduate dissertation/ thesis. 
• Involvement in committees and other administrative duties that may be assigned from time to time 

 
Skills and Competencies Required: 

• Facilitation of Mercantile Law modules 
• Administration and coordination of events/activities. 
• Well organised 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. 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Ability to take delegated duties and work under pressure 
• Good interpersonal skills with less temper 
• High professional integrity and modesty 
• Willingness to take extra-load 

 
Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record and ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5117 
Email: recruit@wsu.ac.za; Telephonic enquiries: (047) 502 2674, Ms S Yekani 
 
Closing Date: 15 October 2024 
 
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. 
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.

 
 
 
 
 

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Walter Sisulu University 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 Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus. 
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES 
DEPARTMENT OF AUDITING 
LECTURER (P-08) PERMANENT 
REF NO: WSU MTH INT 2024/62 
 
Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting/ Management Accounting/ Finance/ Internal Auditing. 
• Doctoral Degree in the Accounting and Finance discipline or registration with a Professional Body in Accountancy will be an added advantage. 

 
Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years teaching and research experience in a University 
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities 
• Evidence of competence in administering a course/subject at the department level 

 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Lecturing Management Accounting 1,2,3 and Financial Management 4 
• Conduct teaching in other Accounting- related subjects if required. 
• Prepare and deliver lectures 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. 
• Contribute to envisaged students graduate attributes. 
• Coordinate departmental membership in professional bodies. 
• Supervise postgraduate students. 
• Act as external examiner for postgraduate dissertation/ thesis. 

 
Skills and Competencies Required: 

• Expertise in subject areas: Management Accounting, Financial Management and other Accounting- related subjects 
• Administration and coordination of events/activities. 
• Well organised and able to work under pressure. 
• Efficient and professional conduct. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• 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. 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Ability to take delegated duties and work under pressure 
• Good interpersonal skills with less temper 
• High professional integrity and modesty 
• Willingness to take extra-load 

 
Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record and ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5117 
Email: recruit@wsu.ac.za; Telephonic enquiries: (047) 502 2674, Ms S Yekani 
 
Closing Date: 15 October 2024 
 
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. 
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.

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Walter Sisulu University 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 Queenstown. 
Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus. 
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL SCIENCES 
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS 
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (P6) PERMANENT 
REF NO: WSU MTH INT 2024/65 
 
Qualifications:
PhD in Economics 
Specialisation in Behavioural Economics and Applied Econometrics will be an added advantage. 
 
Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of lecturing experience in a university (tertiary level) in the fields of Economics and Experimental Economics. 
• A minimum of six (6) research output units obtained in the previous five (5) years in DHET-accredited journals. 
• NRF rating will be a strong advantage. 
• Evidence of sustained publication record and ability to apply for NRF rating within the next cycle of applications. 
• Evidence of successfully completed Masters research supervision and successful doctoral supervision. 
• Evidence of community engagement initiatives at local and regional levels. 
• Evidence of research grant funding for academic projects. 
• Evidence of curriculum development involvement. 
• Evidence of academic leadership roles previously held. 

 
Key Performance Areas 
• Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research 
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students 
• Overall Departmental Strategy development and execution 
• Undertake research and supervise postgraduate research projects. 
• Mentor junior academics and emerging researchers in CE projects and/or proof of mentor them in research and/or teaching duties. 
• Initiate and oversee community engagement projects, partnerships, and collaboration and initiate short learning programs. 
• Publish results of Community Engagement projects 
• Lead and mange Curriculum/ programme development and quality assurance in the

discipline and the department, faculty and institutionally.
• Serve as external moderator and examiner of Master and Doctoral students nationally and internationally.
• Supervision or co-supervision of higher degree students i.e. Masters and PhD students
 
Skills and Competencies Required:
• Assessment and moderation of student learning.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and development.
• Proficiency in using the computer, Microsoft office and other relevant software packages.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including a commitment to collegiality.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Capacity and willingness to assume leadership positions on projects outside the department.
• Risk and change management.
• Building strategic alliances
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity
• Ability to work with Students and Lecturers towards professional development.
• 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.
• Decision-making and problem solving.
 
Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, full academic record, ID Copy and the names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5117.
 
Email: recruit@wsu.ac.za; Telephonic enquiries: (047) 502 2674, Ms S Yekani
 
Closing Date: 15 October 2024
 
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.
 
“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.