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A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Computer Science/ Information Technology or a related field with at least six (6) years of post qualification work experience at the tertiary education level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience. Strategic planning, management, research culture and innovation skills are also required. The candidate will be a Master Trainer in three of the Centre’s core areas of Cyber Security (Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Intrusion analysis and response, Security Audit, Information application security), Big Data, Machine Learning, High-Performance Computing, and Software Development (R Programming, Data Visualisation, Java Programming with Crypto API, Linux programming, and is expected to be willing to undergo intensive technical training. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with strong management/organisational, technical and training skills. Proven competence in successful sourcing of research or project funding from third-party sources, successful initiation and management of research projects, curriculum development, and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills. Competence to establish professional networks and maintain links with the industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes, strong management skills and a proven record of raising substantial research funding, project management and funding attraction. Competence in online teaching, learning and assessments would be a recommendation. A credible record of lecturing, curriculum development, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, programme coordination, as well as supervision of students (research) at both under- and post-graduate levels will be an advantage. The candidate must be innovative and self-driven and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and set targets