Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering - (9027)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Bellville, Western Cape
Posted 30 October 2026
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- Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes a combination of the following subjects: Mechanics of Machines, Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, and other Mechanical Engineering related subjects as required
- Conduct research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be Mechanical Engineering.
- At least two (2) years lecturing experience or two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
- Demonstrable ability to teach Mechanics of Machines, Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials and other Mechanical Engineering related subjects as required.
- Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Lecture Mechanical Engineering subjects as required at a tertiary institution on the Mechanical and Mechatronic
- 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 postgraduate 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
- 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
Closing Date: 02 November 2026