Job Description

• To support the department with student placements and link with industry partners.
• Responsible for all work-integrated learning including workplace-based learning (placement; monitoring and evaluation)

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field in the Engineering Environment.
• At least 2 years lecturing experience in higher education or 2 years relevant industrial experience.
• Proven record in industry and community engagement.
• Thorough knowledge of all Work-Integrated Learning models and systems (specifically workplace-based learning and industry-project based learning).
• Knowledge of current legislation in education, labour and skills development.
• Knowledge of SAQA, HEQSF, NQF and accreditation requirements relating to Work Integrated Learning.

Recommendation:

• Completed either the TDP or HDET or equivalent
• Evidence to manage students within an academic and innovative environment.
• Evidence of engagement with funding agencies.
• Proven evidence of ability to write comprehensive and highly professional proposals in English.
• A valid driver's license.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
The coordinator would be responsible for ensuring, amongst others:

• Management of Department Work Integrated Learning activities and Service-Learning projects
• Placement, monitoring and evaluation of students with industry and related partners.
• On-campus project based learning in the absence of suitable placement.
• Industry liaison with partners.
• Coordinate and attend departmental, faculty, institutional and advisory board meetings relating to Community Engagements and Work Integrated Learning.
• Serve as a link between the department and the faculty's Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning
• Staff development and training relating to Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning
• Curriculation, coordination and implementation of WIL and SL projects
• Responsible for ensuring accreditation compliance
• Reporting to Department, Faculty Management, Faculty Board and Senate.
• Keep a departmental academic load (i.e lecture at least one subject; or supervise PG students or research)

Competencies

• Language proficiency in English and any other official language,
• Initiative and proactive thinking
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Experience in training and/ or curriculum development
• Leadership and management skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office suite and other language related software packages. Strong learner focus
• Initiative and decision-making skills
• Conflict management skills

General Information
Closing Date: 24 August 2025
Enquiries: Ms Yandiswa Vuwani @ vuwaniy@cput.ac.za - Human Capital Department
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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.