UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (FEBE) 
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

2 x Senior Lecturer: Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

The School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Senior Lecturers in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. The position entails teaching students in the fields of engineering failure analysis, corrosion and wear, or metallurgical thermodynamics. However, experience in teaching a number of general metallurgical engineering subjects, will be an additional advantage. The ideal candidates should have a strong academic interest in teaching and research.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Applicants for the position should possess a first degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering, as well as a PhD degree in the similar field. 
Registration or eligibility for registration as a professional engineer (Pr.Eng.) will be a distinct advantage. A reasonable period of experience in industry or in a research organization will be an advantage. Though the field of specialisation is open, candidates with knowledge beyond a first-degree level in engineering failure analysis, corrosion and wear, or metallurgical thermodynamics will be considered first.
Successful candidates for the position would be encouraged to pursue research and related activities in an area of their choice and/or join one of the existing research groups in the school. A record of previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, as well as supervision of master’s and doctoral students to completion, is required. A proven record of research, supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals, is also required.
Successful candidates will be encouraged to pursue further training in higher education after appointment as a requirement for further promotion. Immediate availability at short notice is desirable.

Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate expertise in subjects comprising of metallurgical engineering and the ability to
- Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Facilitate and guide large groups of undergraduate students
- Engage in continuous development of the programme, adapting it to the ever￾changing challenges facing the university and/or society
- Undertake research in his/her area of expertise in a productive manner, and publish research papers in the internationally accredited journals
- Expand existing and initiate new research programmes, raise and manage funds from national and international funding agencies and industry
- Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and doctoral level for MSc (Eng) and PhD qualifications
- Undertake assigned school duties of an administrative nature

Enquiries: Further information may be obtained from Professor Geoffrey S. Simate, 
Head of School (Acting), Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Telephone: +27 11 717 7570; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To apply: Submit a covering letter specifying the level that you are applying for, half a page statement of research interests, a detailed CV with names and current e-mail addresses as well as contact numbers of 3 referees, certified copies of relevant 
degrees/diplomas, academic transcripts and South African ID or passport (if not a South African citizen or permanent resident). External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profiles 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”.

Note: Applications that are incomplete and that do not meet job requirements will not be considered.

Closing date: 14 April 2025

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.

The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit rating. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to make an appointment or re-advertise.

When: Feb 20 & 21, 2025

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Organised by:

Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering (SAIIE)

Reference: JA250122 

The Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI), based in Durban, is a world leader in the science and technology of sugarcane processing. The mandate of the SMRI is to provide technical support to its members to enable the sustainability of the sugarcane processing industries in South and southern Africa.

The SMRI seeks to appoint a high calibre, self-motivated and experienced Sugar Process Consultant, at middle management level, to join our dynamic Factory Support team. This will be a permanent appointment and the salary will be commensurate with experience. The candidate should have a flair for, and a passion for, providing high-level technical support to the sugarcane processing industry. This will include the areas of industrial consulting, training, technology transfer, research and factory performance management. 

The ideal candidate will have proven sugar technology knowledge, strong problem-solving skills and be familiar with factory operations at a practical level. A proven track record in industrial consulting (preferably in sugar processing) and technology transfer would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be required to travel within South and southern Africa to provide support services to the SMRI’s member mills / clients.

Requirements:
Qualifications:
A relevant Graduate / Post-Graduate degree minimum of BScEng (Chem) or BTech (Chem Eng) with experience in the field, preferably with professional registration. Or MechEng Graduate / Post Graduate with relevant chemical process industry experience. Or a post-graduate diplomate in analytical chemistry with a proven track record of working with and interpreting factory performance figures.

Experience:
• Sound knowledge of sugar technology is essential. General exposure to the South and southern African sugar industry is preferred.
• Minimum of five years relevant industrial experience in the application of factors affecting sugar processes and production management.

Competencies/skills:
• Ability to work independently within a small team and eagerness to learn and apply newly acquired skills;
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills;
• Computer Literacy in MS Office software, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) etc;
• Proven modelling capabilities. Experience with the Sugars® software is advantageous;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of sugarcane factory performance figures;
• Ability to identify industry needs and package technical solutions, e.g. training, benchmarking and decision support;
• An understanding of R&D
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively at all levels;
• Fluent in English: reading, writing and speaking;
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills;
• Coaching and mentoring skills. 

To apply for the abovementioned position, you are required to submit the following:
• A one-page cover letter quoting the reference number JA250122 and detailing why you believe you are the ideal candidate 
for this position. 
• A short Curriculum Vitae of maximum 3 pages detailing your relevant qualification(s), experience and contactable 
references.

The closing date for applications is strictly by midday on 26 February 2025 at the following contact:

e-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you have not been contacted by 14 March 2025, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
The SMRI reserves the right not to make an appointment.