A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in in Computer Science or a related field with at least seven (7) years of lecturing experience at tertiary education level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Proven competence in successful sourcing of research or project funding from third-party sources, successful initiation, and management of research projects, curriculum development, and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills. Competence to develop high-quality course materials and teach in at least three (3) of the following courses at both under- and post-graduate levels: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Formal Methods, Distributed Systems, Distributed Systems Programming and Systems Virtualisation. Competence to assume academic leadership, to establish professional networks, and to maintain links with industry, as well as experience in developing post graduate programmes. Sound research profile including ten peer-reviewed journals/books/conference proceedings and successful supervision of at least three (3) Master’s (research) students and one doctorate student.