Job Description

Lecturing Mechanical Engineering Subjects, Research, Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Associate Professor:

• A Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of six (6) years' relevant Mechanical Engineering Teaching and Research experience in Higher Education.
• Demonstrable track record of successful postgraduate supervision (Masters and Doctoral).
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to lecture at postgraduate level (Masters), Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) and Advanced Diploma (Adv Dip) subjects.
• Must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or willing to register within 12 months of appointment.

Senior Lecturer:

• A Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least four (4) years lecturing experience or four (4) years relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrable track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to lecture at postgraduate level (Masters). Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) and Advanced Diploma (Adv Dip) subjects.
• Must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or willing to register within 12 months of appointment.

important Note:

• The selection panel's assessment will be aligned with the institutional academic promotions criteria.

All underpinning qualifications must be listed on the application.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics disciplines.
• Supervise and mentor both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Participate in academic development and administration.
• Participate in curriculum and programme development.
• Participate in Quality Assu ranee Activities.
• Participate in research activities.
• Assisting students with projects and productions.
• Contribution to co-ordination of student projects and productions.
• Contribution to departmental projects and productions.
• Contribution to departmental WIL and service-learning projects and activities.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies.
• Participation in ECSA or any other accreditation activities.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities.
• Perform other academic and support functions as may be required by the Head of Department.
• Attend conferences and publish in accredited journals or conference proceedings as required by the university for academics.

Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Adaptability
• Coaching Skills
• Continuous Learning
• High-level presentation skills

General Information
Closing Date: 12 October 2025
Enquiries: Human Capital Department - Ms Yandiswa Vuwani : vuwaniy@cput.ac.za
Additional Information:
NB: Internal applicants interested in Senior lecturer/ Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence.
In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS
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LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR
APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

Skills Required