Requirements

A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of six (6) years of lecturing experience at the tertiary education level and/or industry experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience. Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written) are essential. Proven competence in successfully sourcing research or project funding from third-party sources, initiating and managing research projects, developing curricula, and demonstrating strong management, organisational, and mentorship skills. The ability to teach at least three of the following courses: Mechatronics Systems, Microcontroller, Embedded Systems, Sensors and Actuators, Robotics, Machine Learning and Control Systems. Ability to establish professional networks and maintain links with industry, alongside experience in developing postgraduate programmes, strong management skills, and a proven track record of securing substantial research funding. A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, programme coordination, as well as supervision of students (research) at both under- and post-graduate levels, sound research profile with a Google Scholar h-index of 4 and successful supervision of Master’s (research) students will be an advantage.