Lecturer x 2 - Department of Applied Informatics and Mathematical Sciences
Listing reference: wsu_000053
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: East London
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Walter Sisulu is a multi-campus, comprehensive University, with its seat at its Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The University has four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Komani.
Introduction
Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Buffalo City Campus.
Job description
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
LECTURER X2 PERMANENT (P8)
REF NO: WS-BCC-FEBEIT 06/2026/01
Walter Sisulu invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Applied Informatics and Mathematical Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver tuition for service modules in the Engineering diploma and advanced diploma programmes, and, upon approval of the new programme, the BSc in Data Science. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development and participate in the full range of academic and departmental activities.
Key Performance Areas:
- Deliver undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions across any two of the modules, such as Computing Fundamentals (Introduction to computers), Programming, Data Science Fundamentals, and Database Management Systems.
- Prepare, deliver lectures, and assess undergraduate students.
- Prepare and regularly update curricula and course material for lectures in accordance with SAQA, CHE, and DHET requirements and maintain quality assurance.
- Develop and improve on the curriculum content of the teaching materials and also the student module guide (SMG) for the subject/modules taught in line with industry trends and HEQSF requirements.
- Coordinate all student programmes within the department as per the required standard operating procedures.
- Participate in departmental activities as required, including research, continuous professional development, community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration strengthening.
- Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiatives.
- Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service.
- Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives.
- Perform and carry delegated administrative duties of the department.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology.
- Candidate must have completed undergraduate degree in any of the disciplines.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) year’s lecturing experience in a tertiary institution.
- Evidence of research publication/conference presentations will be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies Required:
- Ability to teach introductory to intermediate undergraduate modules (Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Programming, Data Science Fundamentals), Machine Learning Techniques, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Image Processing, Natural Language Processing.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Competence in: Student support and mentoring
- Good communication and student engagement skills
- Knowledge and competency of using Technology in facilitating teaching and learning, which includes using a Learner Management System such as Blackboard, Microsoft Teams.
- Time management and organisational ability
- Experience with data visualisation and modern data science tools
NB: All SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN ONE SCANNED PDF DOCUMENT.
Applications, which should contain a completed Walter Sisulu application form obtainable at www.wsu.ac.za/vacancies and comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of required qualifications, detailed academic record (with University stamp), abstract of Masters thesis (if applicable), identity document and contact details of three referees,
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.
Walter Sisulu is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply