Job Description

• The ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and produce prospective graduates in the fields of Civil Engineering & Geomatics.
• Contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the department to enhance learning according to industry and in the department's teaching & learning goals.
• Incorporate teaching & learning and research & innovation outcomes into an academic project.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Civil Engineering
• At least 2 years relevant teaching experience in higher education and/or 2 years industrial experience in the Civil Engineering Industry.
• Must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or register within 12 months of employment.

Additional Information:

• All base qualifications must be listed on the application.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecturing Civil Engineering subjects in the Civil Engineering Programme
• Develop, contribute and produce and generate new knowledge through research outputs.
• Develop innovative teaching and learning materials.
• Contribute to curriculum and programme development.
• Augment departmental research
• Promote community participation, linkages, outreach and industry liaison
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Assessment and academic development
• Perform academic administrative duties.
• Assist with departmental administration.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Ensure good quality assurance practice

Competencies

• Demonstrate lecturing ability.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Computer literacy in MS Office with good organizational and time management skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of continuous evaluation and integrated assessment
• Strong learner focus
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Team player

General Information
Closing Date: 1 March 2026
Enquiries: Ms Yandiswa Vuwani - vuwaniy@cput.ac.za - Human Capital Department
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.

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