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UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
SCHOOL OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, the economic and industrial 
heartland of the African continent, and has for about 100 years, been home to many internationally recognized academics 
and produced graduates who have made tremendous contributions to the engineering profession.
The School invites applications for the permanent position of Lecturer in Environmental Engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A Doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field will be advantageous. Consideration 
will be given to exceptional applicants with either a Masters degree or are currently completing their Masters degree and show 
great potential in pursuing a Doctoral degree in environmental engineering. If appointable, a candidate who has not completed 
their Masters degree shall only take up the position upon confirmation of the qualification. A Bachelors degree in Civil 
Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field is essential. The successful candidate will have a research 
interest or experience in Environmental Engineering. Evidence of teaching and research is essential. Professional registration or 
eligibility for professional registration is essential.

DUTIES: Commensurate with the rank of appointment, the successful applicants will be expected to teach discipline-related 
engineering courses as well as other basic civil engineering topics at undergraduate level, participate in academic administration,
 supervise the research of undergraduate and postgraduate students and lead a postgraduate coursework programme and 
develop a productive research programme.
Enquiries: Professor Mike Otieno; Head of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering: E-mail Mike.Otieno@wits.ac.za.

TO APPLY: Please submit a covering letter, and a detailed CV with the names and contact details (preferably e-mail) of three 
referees, publication and citation metrics as well as certified copies of degrees/diplomas and SA Identity document / passport 
if not South African Citizen. External applicants are invited to apply by registering on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located 
at https://irec.wits.ac.za. Internal employees may apply directly on Oracle Self-Service on the Wits Intranet by selecting ‘’
Apply for a job’’.

• Closing date: 31 March 2024

Please note that given the thrust of the University’s strategic plan on transformation, preference may be given to appointable 
applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the 
University.