Johannes Jacob Bester
Johannesburg
Summary
Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in Soils and Concrete Technology. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures. Well-versed concrete expert with track record for consistently engaging students in stimulating and relevant material. Conscientious educator with learning objectives of each student in mind. Results-oriented Lecturer cognizant of test preparedness and student interest, adapting to feedback where necessary.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
01.2003 - Current
- Concrete Technology 2B
- Co-lecturer in Urban Development Studies 4A: Solid Waste Management
- Co-lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering 3A – Practical sessions
- Co-lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering 4A – Practical sessions
- Coordinator for Civil Project Investigation 4B
Head Technician
Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Assistance in under- and post graduate research projects
- Assistance in practical session for undergraduate course work
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
Technician
Africon Soils Laboratory
Pretoria
01.1997 - 07.1998
- Head technician in bitumen, asphalt and concrete section performing tests according to standards
Technician
Africon
Olifantskoppass
02.1995 - 07.1995
- Supervision of large aggregate mix base (LAMB) construction
- Supervision of wearing coarse construction
Technician
Africon
Britstown
04.1994 - 12.1994
- Britstown – Strydenburg road rehabilitation
- Supervising bitumen rubber and surfacing of road
- Supervising Cape seal surfacing of road
- Supervising all concrete works for bridge widening and culvert construction
House Warden
University of Johannesburg - Oppierif Men’s Residence
Johannesburg
01.2015 - Current
- Management of day to day student activities
- Responsible for general wellbeing of students
- Contact person between the university and parents/guardians
House Warden
Oppierif Men’s Residence
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Management of day to day student activities
- Responsible for general wellbeing of students
- Contact person between the university and parents/guardians
House father
University of Johannesburg - Skoonveld Ladies Residence
Johannesburg
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Management of day to day student activities
- Responsible for general wellbeing of students
- Contact person between the university and parents/guardians
Education
Johannes Jacob Bester
Ph.D. - Engineering Education
University of Johannesburg
JohannesburgM Phil - Engineering Management
Rand Afrikaans University
Johannesburg2004
Advanced Concrete Technology -
City And Guilds
London England2003
B Tech - Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)
Technikon Witwatersrand
Johannesburg2000
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Technikon Witwatersrand
Johannesburg1997
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom presentations
- Curriculum Development
- Performance assessment
- Thesis advisement
- Student research guidance
- Online learning tools
- Class instruction
Accomplishments
- I supervise and co-supervise various Civil Project Investigation 4B
- I also have six Masters students that I co-supervise
- Articles in accredited journals: 4
- Conference papers: 14 since 2015
Affiliations
- Member of the Institute of Concrete Technologists (MICT) : 2003 - 2020
- Member of the South African Society for Engineering Education (SASEE)
- Member of the Cement and Concrete SA (CCSA) : Inland committee member for more than 10 years
- Member of the International Conference for Polymers in Concrete (ICPIC)
Timeline
House Warden
University of Johannesburg - Oppierif Men’s Residence
01.2015 - Current
House Warden
Oppierif Men’s Residence
01.2006 - 12.2011
House father
University of Johannesburg - Skoonveld Ladies Residence
01.2006 - 12.2006
Lecturer
University of Johannesburg
01.2003 - Current
Head Technician
Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit
01.2003 - 12.2004
Technician
Africon Soils Laboratory
01.1997 - 07.1998
Technician
Africon
02.1995 - 07.1995
Technician
Africon
04.1994 - 12.1994
Johannes Jacob Bester
Ph.D. - Engineering Education
University of Johannesburg
M Phil - Engineering Management
Rand Afrikaans University
Advanced Concrete Technology -
City And Guilds
B Tech - Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)
Technikon Witwatersrand
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Technikon Witwatersrand
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