CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate and administer the learning process for students in modules presented by the Nelson Mandela University at undergraduate level and postgraduate level, to do research, contribute to community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of postgraduate studies, publications and supervision.
• Perform academic administration.
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level in IT Management and Governance.
• Knowledge in the fields of information and cybersecurity, including the management and governance of IT security, IT risk management or artificial intelligence, would be advantageous.
• Ability to actively engage in and supervise post graduate research.
• Ability to synthesize information to design learning experiences.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences through various media.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Doctoral degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Evidence of a research portfolio, in line with the level of the post, must include papers published in accredited journals and subject-specific conference proceedings.

Substantial relevant experience in which competency has been gained in line with the relevant post.