Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Machine Design

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. ING03/324/0826

Duties:

• Performing research in die field of advanced manufacturing processes, machine design and / or mechanics.
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of manufacturing processes, machine design and / or mechanics.

Requirements:

For Associate Professor:

• A relevant doctoral degree plus at least five years' applicable practical, teaching and/or research experience.
• An ECSA accredited BEng or BSc(Eng) degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification recognised by ECSA for registration as professional engineer.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer by ECSA.
• Proven academic and/or industry related management skills at senior level.
• A strong, applicable research record, including successful postgraduate supervision and publication record, or strong industry Research and Development record.
• Sound communication and teaching skills.
• Proficient in English with the ability to function effectively in a multi-lingual environment.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.

For Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant doctoral degree, plus at least three years' applicable practical, teaching and/or research experience, or an applicable master’s degree in engineering with at least eight years’ applicable technical or management experience in industry.
• An ECSA accredited BEng or BSc(Eng) degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised by ECSA for registration as professional engineer.
• Sound communication and teaching skills.
• Proficient in English with the ability to function effectively in a multi-lingual environment.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.

Recommendations/Aanbevelings:

• A proven record of experience as engineer in heavy industry (for example foundry, steel production, automotive component manufacturing) with a background in strengths of materials and machine design.
• An established research record in the field of advanced manufacturing processes, machine design and / or mechanics and fundraising in these areas.
• Evaluation by the NRF as a rated researcher.
• For Senior Lecturer:
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer by ECSA.
  • Proven academic and/or industry related management skills at senior level.
  • A strong, applicable research record, including successful postgraduate supervision and publication record, or strong industry Research and Development record.

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2027

Closing date:

07 September 2026

Enquiries about this post: Prof Johan van der Spuy on 021 808 3742, or at sjvdspuy@sun.ac.za

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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