Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. CORE PURPOSE OF JOB The Department of Higher Education and Training is implementing the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) under South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) in partnership with South African state universities. Phase 11 of the nGAP has been approved by the DHET and its implementation is currently underway. The Faculty of Education at Nelson Mandela University has been allocated one post for this phase. The post is institution‑based and permanent. The university wishes to recruit a candidate with a passion for pursuing a career in academia. We therefore invite applicants who are 40 years or younger, hold a Master’s or PhD degree, or are currently enrolled or plan to enrol for a PhD degree, and are from under‑represented designated groups to apply for positions in the Department of Post Schooling, in the Faculty of Education at Nelson Mandela University. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO Engage and manage teaching, learning and curriculum development in the digitalisation of TVET for sustainability within the Post Schooling Department Promote and conduct research in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Mentor and supervise postgraduate students at Honours and Master’s level Mentor and evaluate students during College Based Learning Participate in academic administration, including serving on faculty committees Engage in professional development activities to stay abreast of advancements in the areas of Digitisation, Robotics, AI in education, education pedagogies and research methodologies KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Facilitate learning and teaching at under and post graduate level Conduct research and publish in peer‑reviewed academic journals or academic platforms Conduct research to complete a relevant postgraduate qualification where required Participate in academic and community engagements Contribute to Faculty administration as required CORE COMPETENCIES Demonstrate sound knowledge and expertise in the Digitalisation of TVET for sustainability Ability to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment to a diverse cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students Ability to develop curricula and teaching resources for the Digitalisation of TVET for sustainability Proficiently navigate and utilise the FUNDA (or equivalent) Learning Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate effective online teaching and learning experiences, including expertise in managing course materials, assignments, and assessments within the LMS platform Demonstrate proficiency in customising and optimising the LMS interface to enhance user experience and engagement Conduct scholarly work with a focus on the Digitalisation of TVET for sustainability Ability to supervise at honours and master's levels Effective communication skills (verbal and written) REQUIREMENTS Minimum: Relevant Master’s degree in Education, TVET, Digital Learning, Sustainability or equivalent The Master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above The candidate must be a registered PhD candidate or intend to register within the first or second year of the appointment, with clear evidence of research focused on the above‑stated themes Minimum 1 year of lecturing and/or tutoring experience, or other facilitating learning in the higher education sector in digital transformation, ICT/EdTech, or 4IR/digital skills and/or related fields An Advanced Diploma in TVET or PGCE would be an added advantage #J-18808-Ljbffr