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This document is an internal/external re-advertisement vacancy notice by Vaal University of Technology (VUT) for the position of Head of Department (HOD) in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering. The post is a full professor/associate professor/senior lecturer appointment on a 5-year fixed contract based on performance (Post No: 0610, PEROMNES Grade 05/06/07). It sets out detailed job description key performance areas and tiered academic qualification and experience criteria for Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, including requirements for DHET-accredited research outputs and (for foreign qualifications) SAQA evaluation. Applications close on 12 August 2026 and must be emailed to recruitment2@vut.ac.za using the official VUT employment application form; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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academic leadership vacancy (HOD)Open

Head of Department (HOD) – Full Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Electrical Engineering) (Post No: 0610)

VUT is re-advertising the Head of Department (HOD) position in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering. The appointment is on a 5-year fixed contract based on performance, and the notice sets out job responsibilities and academic qualification/experience criteria for Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Full Professor. Applications close on 12 August 2026 and must be emailed to recruitment2@vut.ac.za using the official VUT employment application form.

Who it is for: internal and external applicants for the HOD post in Electrical Engineering at VUT
How to act on it: Email your application to recruitment2@vut.ac.za using the official VUT employment application form; include the post reference and description in the subject line.
Closes: 12 August 2026

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY Re-advert DIVISION: Faculty of Engineering & Technology DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering POST: Head of Department (HOD) Full Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer (5-year fixed contract based on performance) POST Nº: 0610 PEROMNES GRADE: 05/06/07

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Key Takeaways

VUT vacancy re-advert: Head of Department (HOD) Full Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Engineering & Technology; Department of Electrical Engineering
Post No: 0610; PEROMNES Grade: 05/06/07
5-year fixed contract based on performance
Closing date: 12 August 2026
Email applications to: recruitment2@vut.ac.za (quote post reference and description in subject line)
Applications must use the official VUT prescribed employment application form; no manual applications
ECSA registration compulsory for applicants with foreign qualifications (ECSA under professional engineering/technologist category)
Foreign qualifications require SAQA certificate of evaluation
HR enquiry: Ms Pinki Motsoetla, Tel 016 950 6645
Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
Ms Pinki Motsoetla
ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)
DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)
NRF (National Research Foundation)
SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority)
Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998
Senate (VUT)

Dates

Closing Date

12 August 2026