Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Mining Engineering & Mine Surveying) (X2 Posts)

Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system. The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence. The vision of the UJ is to be "an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future". The mission can be described as follows: "inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge". These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as "The Pan-African" Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature. The six strategic objectives are: Excellence in Research and Innovation. Excellence in Teaching and Learning. An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature. Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience. Active National and Global Reputation Management, and Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES). Job Description: A Lecturer in the field of Mine Surveying will prepare, facilitate and research current technologies and techniques to enhance the body of knowledge in Mine Surveying. The position will require undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision and research in the field of Mine Surveying. Responsibilities: Provide undergraduate lectures in the field of Mine Surveying, Mine Valuation, Mine Planning and Structural Geology. Prepare new updated, lecturing material relevant to South African mining conditions. Supervise Under- and Post graduate research work in the field of Mine Surveying Facilitate practical mine surveying fieldwork for Mine surveyors and Mining Engineers Prepare current, relevant research work in the field of Mine Surveying and Mine Valuation Interact with peers in professional forums and be seconded to the IMSSA and SAGC professional bodies Education committee activities Develop new course material as well as practical guides for undergraduate and postgraduate modules as well as Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) in technology related to mine surveying. Minimum requirements Minimum Qualification of a Master's degree in Mine surveying, Land surveying or Engineering surveying Minimum 3 years' of Industry experience in mining or a surveying-related field. The ability to become a candidate and register with the South African Geomatics Council Recommendations: In possession of or candidate for the Government Certificate of Competency: Mine Surveying or equivalent industrial experience in Mine surveying. Practical experience in Geographic Information Management and Mine Surveying. Mineral Resource Management and Mine Valuation A minimum of three years of industrial experience Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Strong commitment to teaching and research in the field of Mine Surveying. Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously; Be registered or be eligible to register as a Professional Geomatics practitioner in the category Mine Surveying, Engineering Surveying or Land Surveying through the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC). Excellent fundamental surveying principles in both field observations and theoretical preparation. The candidate must have a solid understanding of modern surveying techniques, surveying equipment and relevant software, ideally in a mining related environment. A knowledge of Geographic Information Systems will be an advantage. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's licence and current driving experience. Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English. Good oral communication in at least one other language. Good planning and organisational skills. Excellent computer literacy including MS Office (MS Word and Excel) as well as surveying software including LIDAR software. Deadline:5th July,2026