Lecturer / Junior Lecturer (nGAP) in Water Engineering

Job Details

• Expires 30 May 18 days left to apply

• Reference number: ING05/090/0425
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: May 5th

Background to Position

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Water and Wastewater Engineering Information Systems

Lecturer / Junior Lecturer (nGAP) in Water Engineering

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. ING05/090/0425

The incumbent will be appointed in accordance with the regulations of the new Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), and will be required to complete a PhD. The position comes with substantial support from the DHET. The appointment is also subject to the conditions as set by the DHET and must be read in conjunction with the nGAP requirements of the DHET (see www.dhet.gov.za/SSAUF).

Job Description

Duties:

• Teaching and curriculum development in Water Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Postgraduate supervision and research in Water and Wastewater Engineering.
• Academic and departmental administration.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

Junior Lecturer:

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering, necessary to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer.
• A background in water engineering specialising in modelling and information systems, with a MEng or MScEng degree in water and/or wastewater engineering.
• An excellent academic study record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and at least one other official South African language.
• Must qualify to register for a PhD in Civil Engineering at the latest by February 2026 and graduate within five years.

Lecturer:

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering, necessary to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer.
• A background in water engineering specialising in modelling and information systems, with a doctorate in water and/or wastewater engineering, or a MEng or MScEng degree coupled with at least three years’ relevant technical or research experience in this field.
• An excellent academic study record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and at least one other official South African language.
• Must already be registered for a PhD in Civil Engineering and expect to graduate within three years.

Recommendations: 

Junior Lecturer:

• Enrolled for a PhD.
• The ability to work effectively in a multilingual environment.

Junior Lecturer / Lecturer:

• A background in water and wastewater engineering, and a willingness to teach in these strategic subject fields.
• Experience and ability in lecturing of technical material.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties: 01 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 30 May 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof NPJ De Koker on 021 808 4434, or at ndekoker@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan of the University and that of the specific environment, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for this appointment. 

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.