The Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Polymer Technology Division)
requires the service of a permanent Lecturer specializing in Plastics Parts and Tool Design at the Pretoria
Campus.
Critical performance areas
• Play a role in quality teaching and learning with technology in the domain of Plastics Parts & Tool
Design, Plastics Design Project and at least one other BEng Tech module from the prescribed
curriculum, per time table.
• Experience with the BEng Tech Polymer Technology curriculum, and the development and
assessment of GAs.
• Academic/research outputs in accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.
• Experience with regards to management of academic matters, quality of programs, student affairs
and research projects.
• Lead and participate actively in subject and curriculum committees.
• Participating in departmental meetings.
• Responsible for administrative task related to teaching and learning.
• Responsible and play a prominent role in the compiling and maintenance of quality study guides,
laboratory guides, subject files and other Teaching and Learning with technology materials. Roles
also includes mentorship, quality audits, constant revision, and update of materials in line with
industry norms and engineering council regulations.
• Participate in and lead departmental, faculty and institutional initiatives in collaboration with
Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes and Research Niche Areas.
• Liaise with industry on course and subject levels regarding curricula, visits, research and other
interactions.
• Responsible for independent research and innovation projects and associated funding.
• Involvement with Community engagement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Academic Qualifications:
• A Master’s degree in Polymer Technology, Materials Science and Engineering or Mechanical
Engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in Polymers, Material science or Mechanical Engineering.

2. Experience:
• 3 years relevant teaching experience and/or 3 years industry experience.
• Experience in Plastics Parts and Tool Design, plastics product and tool design, supported by
relevant certification (SOLIDWORKS Essentials, SOLIDWORKS Advanced Part Modelling, and
SOLIDWORKS Surface Modelling).
3. Knowledge and skills
• Resourceful in areas of Plastics Design will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in online teaching and learning platforms.
• Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.
• Experience with ECSA Graduate Attributes (GAs)
4. Registration with professional body:
• Registration with a Professional Body will be an advantage.

Please send your resume/CV