| Government Entity | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Location | Gauteng, Johannesburg |
| Reference Number | 106509 |
| Closing Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Source and Application | wits.ac.za |
Organization: School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
WITS UNIVERSITY, JOHANNESBURG
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
SENIOR LECTURER in MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - 100% FULL-TIME APPOINTMENT
DESCRIPTION:
The School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering invites applications for appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics Engineering, on a 100% full-time basis.
The appointment will strengthen teaching, supervision, research, and curriculum development in Mechatronics Engineering, with a particular focus on undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to core areas, including integrated mechatronic system design, mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, actuators, control, embedded systems, automation, and robotics.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
An earned PhD in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a closely related field is essential. The successful candidate will have a record of scholarship, research activity, and postgraduate supervision in a mechatronics-related field, undergraduate teaching experience, and engagement with industry or the profession. A record of research funding and a National Research Foundation rating would be advantageous: https://www.nrf.ac.za/rating/. Teaching experience in core undergraduate Mechatronic Engineering subjects will be an advantage. Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in South Africa is required if not already registered: https://www.ecsa.co.za.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, supervision, industry engagement, and academic service, aligned with the appointment percentage.
For a 100% full-time appointment, duties include undergraduate teaching, particularly in higher years of study Mechatronics Engineering; laboratory and project-based learning; undergraduate and postgraduate supervision; research outputs; innovation outputs; participation in funded or applied engineering projects; curriculum development; industry and professional engagement; academic administration; and academic life of the School.
Inquiries:
Professor Daniel N. Wilke: Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering: E-mail: [email protected].
Source / Circular Reference
wits.ac.za