Position Summary

Campus: Doornfontein Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Department of Mine Surveying has a vacant position at the level of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer.
 
Responsibilities:  
  • Present lectures to Undergraduate and Honours Students;
  • Develop new course/module material as well as practical guides for undergrad, Honours modules and/or Short Learning Programmes (SLPs);
  • Participate in research production and supervision of undergraduate, Honours and Postgraduate students in the department/Faculty;
  • Participation in voluntary associations and/or professional bodies;
  • Participation in department administration

Minimum requirements

Senior Lecturer
 
  • A PhD qualification (MSc/MEng/MTech/MPhil) in Mine Surveying, Engineering Surveying or Land Surveying
  • Strong commitment to teaching and research;
  • Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously;
  • Be registered or be eligible to register as a Professional Geomatics practitioner in the category Mine Surveying, Engineering Surveying or Land Surveying through the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).Master’s degree (preferably a PhD) in Mining/Surveying or a closely related and recognised qualification;
  • A minimum of three years industrial experience.
 
Lecturer Post

  • A Masters qualification (MSc/MEng/MTech/MPhil) in Mine Surveying, Engineering Surveying or Land Surveying
  • Strong commitment to teaching and research;
  • Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously;
  • Be registered or be eligible to register as a Professional Geomatics practitioner in the category Mine Surveying, Engineering Surveying or Land Surveying through the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).Master’s degree (preferably a PhD) in Mining/Surveying or a closely related and recognised qualification;
  • A minimum of three years industrial experience.
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • The candidate must have a solid understanding of modern surveying techniques, surveying equipment and relevant software, ideally in a mining related environment.
  • A knowledge of Geographic Information Systems will be an advantage.
  • The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and current driving experience.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English
  • Good oral communication in at least one other language 
  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • Computer literacy including MS Office (MS Word and Excel)

ENQUIRIES:
ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE JOB CONTENT: HRBP – Ms N Ntsimane at (011) 559 3010

 

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

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