Lecturer: Chemical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, invites applications for a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering to join the Engineering and the Built Environment faculty. The role involves delivering lectures, developing course material, and contributing to teaching and learning initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, has at least two years of teaching or industrial experience, and is registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering; all base qualifications in Chemical Engineering.
• At least two years of teaching in higher education and/or two years in chemical engineering industry.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing subjects in Chemical Engineering.
• Contribute to departmental teaching initiatives to enhance learning according to industry needs.
• Incorporate teaching, research, and community engagement outcomes into the academic project.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

ECSA registration

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

ECSA registration as PE/Technologist

Job description

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Job Title

Lecturer: Chemical Engineering

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Chemical Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

25/10/2026

Job Purpose

• Lecturing subjects in Chemical Engineering.
• 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

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering.
• At least Two years’ relevant teaching experience in higher education and/or Two years’ industrial experience in the Chemical Engineering industry.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist