Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities

The Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at CPUT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship under the SANEDI Smart Grid Programme. The project focuses on advanced power systems, AI-driven grid optimisation, and distributed energy technologies in the South African context.

The fellowship offers a tax-free stipend of R250,000 per annum for 12 months (renewable). The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact research, postgraduate supervision, and national energy innovation priorities.

Closing date: 08 May 2026 (16:00).

Full details available in the attached document.

CPUT invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowship positions linked to the SARChI NRF Research Chair in ICT for Development: Innovation for Smart and Sustainable Development (ISSD).

The fellowships focus on research in AI, IoT, wireless technologies and computational modelling for smart healthcare, small business and secure smart environments.

Key details:

Location: District Six Campus, Cape Town
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Stipend: R320,000 tax-free + R50,000 research operational support
Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2026

Eligibility:

Applicants should hold a PhD obtained within the past five years and have research expertise in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or related computing fields.

Apply:

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Download the full advert for application requirements and further details.

CPUT invites applications for three Postdoctoral Fellowships in Engineering Education Research (EER), linked to the SARChI Chair led by Prof Jenni Case.

This programme focuses on engineering education in the Global South, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact research, publish and engage in international collaborations.

Key details

• Location: Bellville Campus, Cape Town
• Duration: 1 year (renewable)
• Stipend: R320,000 (tax-free) + R50,000 research support
• Start: From 1 August 2026

Eligibility

• PhD completed within the past 5 years
• Relevant background in Engineering, Education, or related fields
• Demonstrated research potential

Apply

Send:

• Cover letter (max 2 pages)
• CV with publications
• Two referees

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Subject:

Postdoc Application – SARChI Chair in EER

Closing dates:

• 18 May 2026 (Round 1)
• 29 June 2026 (Round 2)

For a list of under- and postgraduate bursary opportunities, please click here.

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