Head Of Department (HOD) Full Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer (5-Year Fixed Contract Based on Performance)- Civil Engineering Gauteng

Develop the strategic and operational plans of the Department within the vision of the VUT and facilitate its implementation. Planning and managing the budget, infrastructure, resources and daily operations of the Department to improve financial viability and to ensure achievement of VUT mission Implement a fair and equitable staff workload Engagement with internal stakeholders to improve student success and staff development Managing and monitoring student learning activities to ensure successful completion of qualifications Attend Senate and related academic committee meetings, and coordinate advisory meetings Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning especially technology enabled learning Liaise with industry, professional bodies, and education institutions nationally and internationally Develop research capacity and research programmes to improve research outputs within the Department Increase research funding through grants and patents Manage administrative tasks including student registration and enrolment Strengthen and engage new community initiatives in the Department Implement staff development through personal development plans and team development Provide leadership in the development of new curricular and programmes in line with curriculum transformation imperatives Implement the performance management system in the Department Implement employment equity and transformation measures Increase third stream income through SLP that respond to industry needs Implement quality assurance; and Improve the quality of teaching and learning through participation in relevant programmes like tutoring, extended programmes, lecturer evaluation and academic training; and promote the use of emerging technology in T&L including blended learning strategies.

Criteria A (Qualification):

PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Civil Engineering Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Civil Engineering Eligibility for registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category (ECSA registration is compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications)

Criteria B (Academic Experience):

Evidence of academic leadership (one year minimum). A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at senior lecturer level DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years) Two full research output units generated from publications One full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral) NRF-rating is an advantage Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding is and advantage\ Evidence of international collaboration is an advantage Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects is an advantage Liaison with Industry including consultation work Evidence of development and management of SLPs is an advantage

Criteria A (Qualifications):

PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Civil Engineering Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Civil Engineering Registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category

Criteria B (Academic Experience):

Evidence of academic leadership (two years minimum) at engineering programme headship or programme coordination level. A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at associate professorship level DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years) Five research output units generated form publication Three full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral) NRF-rating is an advantage Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding Evidence of international collaboration Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects Liaison with Industry including consultation work Evidence of development and management of SLPs (one at least)

Criteria A (Qualifications):

PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering Master’s Degrees (MEng/ MTech/ MScEng, NQF9) in Civil Engineering Bachelor (BEng/ BTech/ BSc Eng, NQF8) in Civil Engineering Registration with ECSA under professional engineering or technologist category

Criteria B (Academic Experience):

Evidence of academic leadership (three years minimum) at engineering programme headship or programme coordination level. A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at professorship level DHET accredited research outputs (based on past six years) Seven research output units generated form publication Five full research output unit generated from supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and doctoral) NRF-rating (C category at least) Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements Evidence of research leadership, attracting external funding Evidence of international collaboration Evidence of community-based projects Experience in the initiation and implementation of post-graduate research programmes/ projects Liaison with Industry including consultation work Evidence of development and management of SLPs (one at least)

Excellent communication and presentation skills, excellent teaching skills, planning and organising skills, conceptual skills, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 August 2026