Lecturer – Civil Engineering

IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Gauteng seeks a Lecturer in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include academic leadership, supporting student development, and industry collaboration. Candidates should possess a BEng and Master of Engineering and have prior teaching experience. The role promises a dynamic academic environment and engagement with professional bodies.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration is advantageous.
• At least 2 years in Teaching and Learning, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in curriculum design and development.

Responsibilities

• Review academic results and implement strategies for 'At risk' students.
• Engage in professional activities like conference papers.
• Lecture on engineering programmes, preferably on an IIE qualification.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Data analysis skills

Advanced teaching expertise

Education

BEng and Master of Engineering (NQF Level 9) in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer – Civil Engineering

Location: Gauteng, Roodepoort | Deadline: August 08, 2025

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership & Campus Support

• Review academic results and implement strategies for 'At risk' students and modules.
• Provide academic counselling and support students.
• Support development of new programmes for accreditation.
• Develop academic materials, assessments, and act as module leader, moderator, or head of programme.
• Assist the marketing team with programme knowledge.
• Handle plagiarism and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage academic support and administrative duties during registration.
• Track student progress and conduct consultations.
• Participate in or chair Engineering Committees.
• Support Teaching & Learning initiatives and accreditation visits (ECSA, CHE, BAC).

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

• Build relationships with industry for student placements, bursaries, and sponsorships.
• Engage in professional activities like conference papers and higher degree studies.
• Organise campus events to foster industry relationships.
• Engage with professional bodies such as ECSA, SAICE, SAIEE, and SAIMechE.

Lecturing

• Lecture on engineering programmes, preferably on an IIE qualification.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback; moderate assessments if needed.
• Supervise Capstone Design and Research Modules.

Student Development & Campus Support

• Support academic development for specific programmes and students.
• Track student success and implement interventions.
• Support lecturer development through peer reviews and workshops.
• Coordinate the engineering learning centre and engineering society activities.

Research & Scholarship

• Promote scholarship culture and contribute to research output targets.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills.
• Proven computer literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Data analysis skills.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Advanced teaching expertise with a portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BEng and Master of Engineering (NQF Level 9) in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration is advantageous.

Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 2 years in Teaching and Learning, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in curriculum design and development.
• Research and publication record.
• Understanding of higher education regulatory frameworks.