Job Description

Job Purpose:
The person will be required to lecture subjects on the undergraduate programmes such as the Bachelors, Diploma, Honours and the Masters in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering with research
supervision of postgraduate students.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Senior Lecturer:

• A doctorate in Electrical Engineering specialising in Power Systems and Machine
• Drives. All underpinning qualifications must be in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 4 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 4 years related industry experience at the senior level or a combination of the two.
• Demonstrable evidence of publications (peer reviewed) in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.
• Must be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must be willing to register within 12 months of employment.

The selection panel's assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria.
Lecturer:

• A Masters qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering. All underpinning qualifications must be in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
• At least 2 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 2 years related industry experience or a combination of the two.
• Must have lectured Electrical Power Engineering subjects.
• Track record of successful undergraduate supervision.
• Evidence of incorporating teaching & learning and research outcomes into academic project.
• Registration for Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must be willing to register within 12 months of employment.

Additional Information:

• All underpinning qualifications must be listed on the application.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation and lecturing of courses for the postgraduate programme MEng and BET Honours.
• Curriculum and programme development for the MEng and BET Honours.
• Assessment and academic development.
• Initiation and development of subject material.
• Contribution to team teaching and research programmes and to their administration.
• Conducting research and generating research output.
• Supervision of postgraduate students (Honours, Masters Doctorate level).
• Developing innovative research, teaching and learning methods and materials.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong learner focus
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience in research and development
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and developments in the field of Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

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