Full Professor

at Tshwane University of Technology
Published April 21, 2026
Expires May 15, 2026
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Category Education  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

The Department of Civil Engineering has a permanent position for a Full Professor in the field of Civil Engineering at the Pretoria Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a fully completed standardized application form available from the university intranet, as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to
appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Key performance areas/Core functions:
• Presenting lectures and assessing students in Civil Engineering subjects
• Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning.
• Ensuring that the capturing of marks is done (< 10 working days after date of evaluation)
• Involvement in Departmental or individual community projects.
• Industrial research, including accredited articles and peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Updating of the electronic base system of the Faculty like D2L-Brightspace,
SharePoint and TUT4life.
• Assist with new curriculum development in terms of the HEQSF.
• Lead research activities of the department especially in the field of Civil
Engineering
• Lead quality teaching and learning with technology.
• Lead subject and curriculation committees.
• Responsible for, and provide leadership in, compiling and maintaining quality study guides, laboratory guides, subject files and other Teaching and Learning material.
• 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.

Minimum Requirement
1. Academic qualifications:
• Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 10), with specialisation in any of the following fields: Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering,
Water Engineering, Transportation Engineering.
2. Experience:
• 5 years relevant experience at Associate Professor level and compliance with the policy on Academic appointments and or promotions.
• Experience with regards to management of academic matters, quality of programmes, student affairs and research projects.

• Experience in research and postgraduate supervision.
• Industry liaison and involvement in the development of new curricula.
• Experience in leading research chairs, Niche Areas and Centres.
3. Registration with a professional body (if applicable):
Registration with ECSA is highly recommended.

Please send your resume/CV

Drop files here browse files ...