Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Structural Engineering

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Structural Engineering

(Five-year fixed-term contract)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. ING05/330/0826

A five-year fixed-term position is available in a strong teaching and research team in an environment with a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The incumbent must work in Structural Engineering, with industry and/or research experience in the areas of structural design and numerical analysis of Civil Engineering structures.

The Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) seeks to appoint a collaborative and ambitious academic who demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to academic excellence.

The incumbent should value the integration of teaching, research, and professional practice, recognising that these activities collectively strengthen engineering education, advance the discipline, and enhance engagement with industry.

Duties/Pligte

• Teaching and contributing to curriculum development within the undergraduate Civil Engineering programme, with a primary focus on Structural Engineering.
• Actively developing research expertise in Structural Engineering, including through publication in peer-reviewed journals, securing external research funding, and supervision of

student research.

• Performing academic leadership, administration, and service activities within the Department, Faculty, University, and the engineering profession.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

For Appointment As Junior Lecturer

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable university, enabling registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa

(ECSA).

• Expertise in the field of Structural Engineering, with a focus on structural design and/or advanced structural analysis.
• An excellent academic study record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• The candidate must qualify to register for a PhD in Civil Engineering at the latest in 2027 and graduate within four years.

For Appointment As Lecturer

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable university, enabling registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa

(ECSA).

• A background in Structural Engineering, with a doctorate degree in a relevant engineering field, or an MEng/MSc degree combined with at least three years¿ industry experience, with

a focus on structural mechanics or structural design.

• Expertise in the field of Structural Engineering, with a focus on structural design and/or advanced structural analysis.
• An excellent academic study record.
• Experience in teaching STEM-related modules at undergraduate level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• The ability to work effectively within diverse, multilingual and multicultural teams.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Familiarity with structural analysis software, numerical modelling, analytical, and/or data analysis tools relevant to structural engineering.
• Registration as a candidate or professional engineer with ECSA.
• A high level of independence and self-motivation.

Application Documentation Applicants are requested to submit the following:

• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) motivating how the applicant's academic, research and/or professional experience has prepared them for this position, and outlining how they

would contribute to the academic programmes focused around Structural Engineering.

• Electronic copies of all academic qualifications and transcripts.
• The names and email addresses of at least three academic and/or professional referees.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

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 references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

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

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries/Navrae

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

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

CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Jan-2027 Closing Date07-Sep-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home