A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Rock mechanics/ Underground Mining or a related qualification 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 of the following courses at both under- and post-graduate levels: Rock Mechanics, Underground Mining, Drilling and Blasting, Health and Safety. Competence to assume academic leadership, establish professional networks, and maintain links with industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes. Sound research profile of at least twenty (20) publications in peer-reviewed journals/books/conference proceedings with a Google Scholar index of H-10 and successful supervision of at least three (3) Master’s and one (1) Doctoral (research) students.