ECP Lecturer: Industrial Engineering X2 (2-year Contract)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; Presencial; ZAR 420 000 - 640 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town seeks a Lecturer in Industrial Engineering to deliver undergraduate modules, develop curricula, and engage with industry partners to enrich learning and employability. The role includes mentoring students, coordinating academic activities, and contributing to research and community initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a Masters in IE/Engineering Management/Mechatronic fields or closely related qualification, plus lecturing or

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering or closely related qualification.
• All base qualifications must be in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least two years relevant lecturing experience in higher education and/or two years industrial experience.
• Proficiency in English and another official language; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lecturing Industrial Engineering subjects at undergraduate level.
• Plan and deliver teaching and learning activities for IE subjects.
• Participate in Curriculum Development of new PQM.
• Develop learning materials for IE qualifications.
• Engage with industry advisory committees and partnerships.
• Promote community participation and linkages; support QA and accreditation activities.
• Contribute to recruitment, admissions and marketing as required by the HoD.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects; pursue research funding opportunities.

Conhecimentos

Lecturing

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Project planning

Programming

Industry partnerships

Formação académica

Masters in Industrial Engineering

Masters in Engineering Management

Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor in Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Job Title

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Industrial & Systems Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

2

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

2/11/2026

Job Purpose

• The ability to teach in undergraduate programmes
• Contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the department to enhance learning according to the needs of the industry and the department’s teaching & learning goals.
• Incorporate teaching & learning, research & innovation, and community engagement outcomes into the academic project.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Masters in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering or closely related qualification.
• All base qualifications must be in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least two years relevant lecturing experience in higher education and/ or two years industrial experience.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Assisting with the coordination of all academic activities relating to, but not limited to:

• Lecturing Industrial Engineering subjects at undergraduate level
• Planning and executing all teaching and learning activities for Industrial Engineering subjects
• Participation in Curriculum Development of new PQM
• Develop learning materials for Industrial Engineering qualifications
• Participation in Industry Advisory Committees & partnerships,
• Promotion of community participation and linkages
• Involvement in and assist with any Quality assurance activities including professional body accreditations
• Involvement in any other T&L and administrative activities as required by the department related to the post
• Conducting research, research supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate projects and dissertations
• Research funding applications both internally and externally
• Assisting with WIL and planning of service-learning initiatives,
• Assisting with recruitment, admissions & marketing as is reasonably required by the HoD: Industrial and SystemEngineering.
• The key competencies of these positions include the following:
• Language proficiency: English and any other official language,
• Sound inter-personal skills,
• Good coaching & mentoring skills,
• Student focused,
• Strong teambuilding and leadership skills,
• Good planning & organizational ability,
• Computer literacy and programming
• To be able to cope under pressure.
• Organisation of hands-on practical projects exercises for undergraduate students in the Labs.
• Engaging with industry partners to provide students with real-life work exposure and experience.
• Initiation and development of subject material within the listed subject areas.
• Contribution to team research and teaching programmes and their administration.
• Assisting with departmental administration.
• Developing innovative research, teaching and learning methods and materials.
• Promotion of community participation and linkages outreach.

General Information

Closing Date: 02 November 2026

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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