Requirements

A relevant Doctorate (NQF Level 10) with at least six years of lecturing experience at tertiary education level and/ or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering. Specialised knowledge and experience in specific fields of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).  Proven competence in the successful sourcing of research or project funding from third-party sources; successful initiation, and management of research projects; curriculum development and strong managerial/organisational and mentorship skills. Competence to teach at least three of the following courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels: Engineering and Technology Management, Quality and Reliability Engineering, Industrial Ergonomics, Systems Simulation Modelling, Optimisation Methods, Engineering Economics, Production and Operations Management and Industrial Engineering Design, Industrial logistics, Manufacturing Systems and Research Methodology. Competence to establish professional networks and to maintain links with the industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes.  A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, programme coordination; as well as supervision of research students at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels.