Professor/Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Position: Professor / Associate Professor – Digital Transformation Engineering
Description
The School of Electrical and Information Engineering invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment at the academic level of Professor or Associate Professor in Digital Transformation Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, and leadership in emerging digital technologies aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
Qualifications and Requirements
• A PhD in Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• Registration as a professional with the relevant statutory body will be an advantage.
• Proven teaching and curriculum development experience in emerging digital technologies at a tertiary level.
• A strong research record, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. NRF rating required or eligible for NRF rating.
• Experience serving on editorial boards or as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated research, teaching and curriculum development expertise or relevant industry experience in the engineering aspects (design, development, installation, and operation) of systems and technologies relevant to Digital Transformation / AI, including but not limited to:
o Artificial Intelligence
o Cyber-physical Systems
o Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
o Internet of Things (IoT)
o Robotics
o Cloud Computing
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with industry, society, and external stakeholders on initiatives related to digital transformation engineering.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to 4IR (AI) technologies, including Cyber-physical Systems, IoT, Cloud Computing, Robotics, Cognitive Computing, and core Electrical and Information Engineering subjects, as required.
• Undertake administrative and academic leadership duties within the School.
• Contribute meaningfully to the research output and postgraduate supervision of the School.
• Develop and strengthen postgraduate and research programmes in 4IR technologies and Digital Transformation Engineering.
Enquiries
Professor Cuthbert Nyamupangedengu: Head of School: Electrical and Information Engineering Email: [email protected]
To Apply: Please submit a letter of motivation specifying the level at which you are applying, a detailed CV with names and current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of (3) three referees, certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts and South African ID and/or (copy of Passport if not a 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’’.
Note: applications that are incomplete and that do not meet job requirements will not be considered.
• Closing date: 17 April 2026
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