Job Description

• Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Conduct research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two (2) years lecturing experience or two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrable ability to teach Mechanical Engineering Design, Applied Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Machines, Fluid Mechanics and other Mechanical related subjects as required.
• Must be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must register within 12 months of employment.

Important Note:

• 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.
• Participate in academic development and administration.
• Participate in curriculum and programme development.
• Participate in Quality Assurance 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.
• Supervise and mentor both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• 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
1. Excellent Communication Skills.
2. Good organizing & planning skills.
3. Administrative Skills.
4. Technical/Professional knowledge.
5. Interpersonal Skills.
6. Strong Learner focus.
7. Adaptability.
8. Coaching Skills.
9. Continuous Learning.
10. High-level presentation skills.
General Information
Closing Date: 12 October 2025
Enquiries: Human Capital Department - Ms Yandiswa Vuwani : vuwaniy@cput.ac.za
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS
IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO
SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE
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