A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Petroleum Engineering or a related qualification with at least six (6) 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 teach at least three of the following courses: Reservoir Engineering; Drilling Engineering; Oil and Gas Transport and Storage; Production Engineering and Surface Facilities Engineering; and Petrophysical Engineering.  Competence to establish professional networks and maintain links with the industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes, strong management skills and a proven record of raising substantial research funding.  A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, programme coordination, supervision of students (research) at both under- and post-graduate levels, sound research profile with a Google Scholar index of H-4 and the successful supervision of Master’s (research) students will be an advantage.