Job Description

Varsity College and IIE MSA are educational brands of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). THE OPPORTUNITYIIE Varsity College and IIE MSA are looking for qualified academics to supervise on or act as external examiners for the Master of Engineering programme in the following disciplines :

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering

JOB PURPOSEThe primary purpose of this position is the delivery of effective supervision, or to examine dissertations on qualifications and all associated academic activities such as student engagement and support that will promote student success and learning.Key Performance Areas:

• Research Supervision
• Student support

• Examination of dissertations, with effective feedback

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Supervision Skills
• Examination Skills
• Communications skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management

Minimum Qualification :

• The minimum requirement for an academic who would supervise on the Master of Engineering is: A completed PhD in Engineering with an undergraduate Science qualification / Doctorate in Engineering in the disciplines of either Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechatronic Engineering.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer(PrEng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is desirable for supervisors, and is required for External examiners.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two-year dissertation supervision experience on NQF Level 9 in the field of Engineering.
• Work experience as Lecturer, Supervisor, or Engineering Academic would be advantageous.

The IIE's Varsity College and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

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