Lecturer - Department of Networking and Information Technology Support
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF NETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
LECTURER PERMANENT (P8)
REF NO: WS-BCC-FEBEIT 06/2026/03
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.
- Offer courses in Communication Networks, System Software, IT Service Management, and IT Support Services.
- 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
Minimum Qualifications :
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) year’s lecturing experience in an institution of higher learning.
- Evidence of research publication/conference presentations will be an added advantage.
- At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal.
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: 01 July 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